Hi Everyone,

With the 2010 World Cup, the world's eyes will turn to South Africa and the nation will take center stage. Nevertheless, in contrast to the celebration surrounding this event lays a harsh reality. Nearly half of the 49 million population live below the poverty line and many lack adequate housing. South Africa has come a long way since the days of Apartheid but it now faces a new feat: the challenge to end poverty housing. 

I will be spending the 12^th to the 18^th of September 2010 in Cape Town building houses with Habitat for Humanity. We will be working side-by-side with the local population to help them build safe and decent homes.

I have already contributed £300 to Habitat for Humanity but, with your help, I hope to raise much more. Over the years, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 13,955 houses across South Africa. In addition, a lot of their work supports Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s projects.

A decent home should be a universal right; it provides not only shelter but also a sense of dignity. I hope that you will be able to support me in this challenge.

“Home is where one starts from”

T.S. Elliot