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Youth build together in South Africa to effect lasting change
In the week before the Soccer World Cup opening game in South Africa, about 1 800 young boys and girls built 24 houses in three provinces in Mfuleni, Orange Farm and Umgababa. Building new friendships and building decent homes for families in South Africa. Andrew van der Walt, Volunteer Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity South Africa in the Western Cape region, says it was a great success bringing the diverse group of youths together so that they can interact while helping others.

2010 Habitat World Competition Winning Photo from Africa
A photograph from the Africa and Middle East region won the 2010 Habitat World photo contest. The photograph, titled “New Hope” was taken by Neil Reid of Northern Ireland. More than 350 people from around the world responded from February to April to Habitat World’s call for photos representing the organization’s work. Reid, a 33-year-old civil engineer, submitted “New Hope”, which he took while volunteering with Habitat in Mozambique.

The Noble Worker – Father O’Keeffe
Father Michael O’Keeffe has strong ties with Habitat for Humanity and has been donating to the Ethiopia country program since 2000. Every month he donates 80% of his income to the cause of alleviating poverty housing. His donations have ensured that more than 100 decent houses have been built in the country for the families Habitat for Humanity serves.

More than 160 displaced families housed in Kenya
More than a year has passed since Habitat for Humanity Kenya launched a free housing project in Maai Mahiu to help house 335 families displaced as a result of the post election violence that rocked many parts of Kenya in 2007/2008 with Central and Rift valley provinces been the worst hit areas. So far, 167 families once living in the very tattered tents can now afford to smile as they are sheltered in the newly built three-roomed, decent houses – courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Kenya and the kind donation of well wishers.

Pictures: Tahila Mintz, Neil Reid, Susan Stinson and supplied.

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