Global Village program

As suggested by the name, Habitat for Humanity places a strong emphasis on building homes around the world. Volunteers today can build with Habitat affiliates in many locations on a Global Village Trip. Participants are able to register for trips to their destination of choice. Teams generally number between eight and fifteen, with trips usually lasting between nine to fourteen days.

When people of different faiths and cultures come together to build a house, individuals learn from and find new respect for one another. Coming together with the common goal of building a house with a neighbour in need has proven to be a successful way for bringing healing to divided communities and creating a sense of cross-cultural unity.

A global village trip can be a life-changing experience. Teams of volunteers visit countries in need and help build houses in the local communities. You will be more than a tourist; you will be welcomed into the community by your hosts and introduced to the local culture as a guest. You will develop an understanding of issues facing the community, learn more about another culture and learn more about yourself.

Global village teams bring invaluable support to the communities they visit. More homes are built each year because of the donation global village teams make to the host community.
Contact your local Habitat for Humanity Office and find out how you can participate in the Habitat for Humanity Global Village Program in Zambia. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience to help a family build their own house and see how you’ve changed their lives as they can start breaking out of the cycle of poverty!

If you are a Zambian resident and want to participate in a global village program, contact a GV coordinator at the HFH Zambia office in Lusaka and see how you can become part of this great experience.

If you are not a Zambian resident, experience warm Zambian hospitality while building houses and hope. Participate in a Global Village work trip. Contact your local Habitat for Humanity office and schedule to see the GV Coordinator.