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Welcome Niners !!. Habitat For Humanity Meeting. September 22 nd , 2011. What Is Habitat For Humanity?. What Happening With Habitat?. Guatemala . Guatemala Guatemala Guatemala Guatemala. Guatemala. Around 13,000,000 people Around 52% of the population lives in rural areas
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Habitat For Humanity Meeting September 22nd, 2011
What HappeningWith Habitat? Guatemala
Guatemala Around 13,000,000 people Around 52% of the population lives in rural areas There are over 20 languages; most are Mayan 40% of the population is under 15; 60%of those children live in poverty
Poverty in Guatemala • 51% of the population lives below the poverty line, meaning they lack the income to provide basic goods, services, and food for their families. • 12% of the populationlive on less than $2 (Q.15) per day • According to the World Health Organization, nearly 50% of Guatemalan children are malnourished.
HOUSING IN GUATEMALA • Guatemala suffers from a housing deficit of 1.2 million housing units. • The rising cost of materials • Lack of affordable, available land • Economic instability in Guatemala
Habitat in Guatemala • HFH Guatemala was founded in 1979, three years after a devastating earthquake ripped across the country. • HFH Guatemala has since helped approximately 151,000 people in Guatemala live safer, healthier lives in their own homes. This work is the result of the collaboration and contribution between the staff, local and international volunteers, donors, and tithe partners • HFH Guatemala has built 10% of all Habitat for Humanity houses in the world, thanks to the dedicated volunteers, donors, and staff who share our vision of reducing the housing deficit in Guatemala • HFH Guatemala has provided more than 30,000 housing solutions nationwide. This has made 2% impact on the housing deficit over 30 years.
Working in Guatemala • Our National Office is located in the country’s second largest city, Quetzaltenango. We have 17 regional offices which serve all 22 departments. • Sweat Equity, or AyudaMutua • While the average house price this year (2010) is around $4,800 USD • Rotative Fund – “A House for a House” • Impact: Health, Education, Safety, and Community • Disaster Response
October’s Events • World Habitat Day- October 3rdat 11am • Launch Party-October 5that 7pm • Collegiate Challenge- Interest Meeting • Act! Speak! Build! Week- October 17th -21st • Summer 2012: Trip To El Salvador-Interest Meeting TBA **Great Way to Earn Points!!**
World Habitat DayOctober 3rd • 11:00am-2:00pm Student Union Rotunda, Belk Tower, Front of Student Union, and Front of Library • 10 Volunteers Needed • World Habitat Day Preparation: TBA
Launch Party • October 5th at 7:00pm in After Hours • Volunteers Needed • Set-up 5:00pm-8 Volunteers • During 7:00pm-10 Volunteers • Clean Up 8:30pm- 8 Volunteers
Collegiate ChallengeInterest Meeting • Interest Meeting October 6th at 7:00pm • Fort Lauderdale, FL • 40 people • Applications Available October 3rd for MEMBERS ONLY. October 6th for the rest of the UNC-Charlotte community.
Act! Speak! Build! WeekOctober 17th-21st • Monday (17th)- “ASB with Norm and Me” • 11:00am-2:00pm in Student Union Rotunda • Need 5 Volunteers • Tuesday(18th)- “Frame Me” • 11:00am-2:00pm in CHHS/COED Plaza • Need 5 Volunteers • Wednesday(19th)- “Poverty Simulation” • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Need 10 Volunteers
Act! Speak! Build! Week October 17th-21st • Thursday(20th)- “Number’s Don’t Lie” • 6:30pm-7:30pm • Need 5 Volunteers • Friday(21st) - “Habi Halloween” • 6:30pm-8:00pm • Need 20 Volunteers
Volunteer DaysOctober • October 1st- Metal Recycling • 9:00am-12:00pm • 15 people • October 22nd- ReStore Book Festival • Need 10 ppl from 8-9am for Set up (FRIDAY) • Need 10 ppl from 3:30-4:30 for Break Down (FRIDAY) • Need 10 ppl from 7-9am for Set Up (SATURDAY) • Need 10 ppl from 3:30-4:30 for Break Down (SATURDAY)
Benefits Of MembershipApplications Due October 6th, 2011 • Volunteer/Build Preference • 2011-2012 UNC-Charlotte Chapter T-shirt • Early Trip Sign-ups • Being Involved In Various Events • * Dues $10
Open Positions2011-2012 • Secretary • Membership • Travel and Hospitality* • Fundraising • Sponsorship* • Education Co-chair* • Public Relations Co-chair*