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STOP PRESS: Brian and Nicola are now back from Argentina having completed the Global Village Challenge for Habitat for Humanity. You can catch up on how we got on at the Inksters Give Blog. Our fund raising efforts will however continue (at least for a few months more). Please keep giving.

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Brian and Nicola are joining a two-week challenge (14th to 28th November 2009) to help an Argentine family out of the shocking poverty in which they live. Working together with the local community, we will assist in building a home using local materials and building techniques. We will work directly with the beneficiary homepartner family as we support them in their effort to build a better future.  

In December 2001, Argentina suffered an economic collapse that left 50 percent of the population below the poverty line. Currently, one third of the population lives in inadequate housing conditions – about 3,500,000 homes. Over 16 percent are living in damaged houses that must be completely replaced. Half of the housing problems could be solved by refurbishing or finishing the houses. However, more than 30 percent needs a new house in order to live decently.  

Why build in Argentina?

Habitat for Humanity Argentina puts a great emphasis on transformation in its work. This means the charity works with the partner families before, during and after the specific construction activities with different workshops such as financial and legal literacy. This helps to make the most of the new opportunities a house can provide, transforming their ability to help them truly escape the poverty cycle.

Brian is a property lawyer at Inksters Solicitors and everyday deals with conveyancing transactions helping people in Scotland acquire new homes. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to secure their own home.

As a practicing architect at Page\Park, Nicola has always enjoyed how her work can have a positive influence on peoples’ lives, and the creation of a safe and decent home is fundamental to that.

Brian and Nicola are really looking forward to learning some practical skills and ‘making a difference’. You will be able to follow progress on the Inksters Give Blog and on Brian's Twitter.

For the homepartner families, the fact that volunteers come from so far away provides a tremendous motivation. The cultural exchange is extremely important for the programme, families and Habitat staff. Part of the experience is to give both a great building experience but also an understanding of the impact of poverty housing.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - We raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

The cost of the trip to Argentina has already been met through kind sponsorship by Inksters Solicitors. See the Inksters Give website for more details. Therefore, every penny raised by Brian and Nicola will go straight to Habitat for Humanity to directly assist the build project.

So please dig deep and donate now.

Well done Brian & Nicola. Hopr to see you soon. Donation by Thomas, Karina, Niamh & Orla Bryce 01/03/10  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Many congratulations on what you've achieved! Donation by Mary Ford 02/02/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations on your hard work to date with the project. Donation by Elinor Nicolson 06/01/10  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Fantastic work! Donation by Chris Mummery 21/12/09  

Armitage Associates are supporting Habitats for Humanity this Christmas. Donation by Armitage Associates 18/12/09  

£200.00

Delighted to see the Bateman's donation! Friends of ours. I guess you must get a lot of work through Gus's Church connections!? Donation by Adam and Jo Black 14/12/09  

We are delighted to help in this worthwhile cause Donation by Jeremy and Lena Armitage 09/12/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Russell Ritchie 03/12/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Michael Anderson 24/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by anthony gillespie 15/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Nicola and Brian hope your trip is very successful fae susanne and Philip Willshaw Donation by Susanne Willshaw 15/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Lorna & Andrew 12/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Rachel Harford-Cross 10/11/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I am more than happy to be involved with this project. Well done ! Donation by Brian Gibson 10/11/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Remember to fill all the perpends for these new air tightness regulations Donation by Bryan Houston 10/11/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Wishing Brian and Nicola Good Luck x Donation by heather evans 10/11/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

happy bricking Donation by Karen Hughes 10/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Look forward to hearing all about it! Donation by Kathryn McQuire 06/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Enjoy the experience Donation by Margaret Anne Colgan 06/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have fun and watch out for that dodgey pointing! Donation by COLIN GLOVER 05/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

ENJOY! x Donation by Margaret Simpson 05/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Paul Sutton 04/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Have a fantangotastic time! It's a really good cause, fitting for you both and I'm delighted to be able to support it. Donation by Helen Martin 03/11/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck guys! Donation by Jamie & Lauren 03/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

buena suerte!! Donation by Eilidh Henderson 03/11/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck and have fun! Donation by Sarah Jane Bogle 03/11/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Ross Aitken 30/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best for your endeavors in Argentina. Hope you get to build a better world! Donation by Christopher Simmonds 29/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Wishing you all the best. Mark, Suzanne, Joe & Alfie Donation by Mark Sinclair 29/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thanks for all you do. Happy to join your other Corporate Sponsors Donation by Thomas Valenti / Chicago Mediator 28/10/09  

£200.00
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