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Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,425.00
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Mziki is situated midway between the Drakensburg mountain range and the Indian Ocean .

The project not only aims to provide simple decent housing for families in desperate need but also aims to provide a more holistic approach to community development and upliftment

·         Provide 385 houses, each with 2000sq metres of land for families in need through People’s Housing Process. Each house will have lounge/kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. Water harvesting will be encouraged by the installation of gutters, down-pipes and a water collection tank to aid the family to begin subsistence farming on their land  

·         Provide accommodation for volunteers and offices for Habitat for Humanity staff  

·         Provide training and learning facilities through the construction of a skills development centre for the community, in particular women and youth  

·         Construction of a new dam to feed the commercial farming opportunities

Who is Habitat for Humanity? Habitat for Humanity is a non-denominational charity dedicated to eliminating poverty housing worldwide. They work around the world with volunteers from all backgrounds, races and religions to build homes together with families in need.

How does it work? Each homeowner family invests hundreds of hours of their own labour or 'sweat-equity' into the building of their home and the homes of other families. This fosters community development, increases the pride of ownership, and reduces the cost of labour - thereby making the homes affordable to families on low incomes.

When the homes are complete, the homeowners make interest free mortgage payments to a revolving fund. The money in the fund is used to build more houses.

 In addition to the homeowner's sweat equity, homes are built using donations of money and materials from corporate and individual supporters. Volunteers help to build the houses, which significantly reduces the cost.

 

 

 

 

 

The results Through the work of Habitat for Humanity, thousands of low-income families have found new hope through owning a secure, decent home. Individual donors and volunteers, as well as corporations, community groups, university and school groups, churches and others, have joined together to successfully tackle a significant social problem - decent housing for all.

 Since 1976 Habitat for Humanity has built or rehabilitated almost 200,000 houses in 100 countries around the world, becoming a global leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing. Nearly a million people around the world now have safe, decent shelter thanks to Habitat for Humanity, its supporters - and their own hard work.

A great experience, something you'll never forget. Donation by Karen 16/11/07  

£8.00

Well done Scott Donation by Kathleen and Robin 11/11/07  

£5.00

Well Done Donation by Uncle Barry and Aunty Gay 20/10/07  

£20.00

Well Done Scott - a great thing to do Donation by Anna McClary 19/10/07  

£20.00

Good Luck, enjoy your time in South Africa Donation by Auntie Barbara and Fernetta 10/10/07  

£15.00

THanks to Wendron Football Club & work dress down day Donation by Various 06/10/07  

£272.00

GOOD LUCK Donation by Auntie Jill & Barry 14/09/07  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

from your grandma Donation by Scott Whitney 05/09/07  

£65.00

Donation by Lee Whitney 03/09/07  

£100.00

Good Luck! Fantastic cause! xxx Donation by Naomi Lay 01/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck babes x Donation by Sarah Link 25/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best Wishes Scott Donation by Colin Beattie 03/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Scott All The Best Donation by Nigel Hayes 03/07/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

From Briggitte and Bill Donation by Bill 28/06/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Scott - enjoy your adventure. Sandy and Val Donation by Sandy Jamieson 26/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope this helps. Good Luck Donation by Andy Milne 25/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Scott Donation by Marion and Barry 20/06/07  

£20.00

we hope you enjoy this wonderful experience Donation by Sandra Pete and Holly 20/06/07  

£20.00

well done and good luck ! Donation by ian and rachel hilton 17/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Look forward to seeing the photos. Donation by Lesley Winrow 15/06/07  

£20.00

Well done Scott. What an experience! Donation by Pat 14/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a good time, good luck. Donation by Gran 14/06/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Scotty. Don't get drunk cause you are useless at manual labour when you have a hang over!! Donation by Si B 13/06/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Scott. have a great time. I am very proud of you. Donation by Mum 13/06/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Did Andy win the lottery? Donation by Rob Wells 12/06/07  

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* Total raised online: £1,175.00
  Offline donations: £250.00
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