This year World Habitat Day is Monday, Oct. 6th! There a number of ways you can get involved by helping raise awareness for the 1.6 billion people in need of adequate shelter around the world. Take action by sharing the social media posts, graphics and banners created by Habitat for Humanity International for this very important day or you can also click the links below to see other ways you can get involved:However you plan to take action, know that every post shared, every signature on the petition, every prayer prayed, every event attended and hosted, and anything else that shines a light on the need for decent and affordable shelter makes a difference. When you participate, you are using your voice to speak out for people who are living in inadequate housing in your city and all over the world.
The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1985 that the first Monday in October would be World Habitat Day. World Habitat Day is the one day set aside annually to recognize the basic right of every person to have adequate shelter. It also encourages grassroots action toward ending poverty housing.
This year World Habitat Day is Monday, Oct. 6th! There a number of ways you can get involved by helping raise awareness for the 1.6 billion people in need of adequate shelter around the world. Take action by sharing the social media posts, graphics and banners created by Habitat for Humanity International for this very important day or you can also click the links below to see other ways you can get involved:However you plan to take action, know that every post shared, every signature on the petition, every prayer prayed, every event attended and hosted, and anything else that shines a light on the need for decent and affordable shelter makes a difference. When you participate, you are using your voice to speak out for people who are living in inadequate housing in your city and all over the world. Need the $350 for your #Habitat Global Village trip deposit? Fund raise with a #Share.Habitat site!1/21/2014
![]() I've learned that previous Global Village participants are interested in volunteering with another team, but need help securing their deposit. I have great news! You can fund raise with a Share.Habitat page for your $350 to hold your spot on a Global Village team. Recently, a member of my team set up a page and overnight she received more than $1,100 from family and friends! Get started today with your 8-digit Habitat ID number and trip code GV14516. ![]() Habitat for Humanity has a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. You can get involved in spreading the message about this vision and helping make a difference in the lives of the 1.6 billion people worldwide who live in poverty housing. On October 7, World Habitat Day (WHD), get involved by volunteering, donating, advocating, and sharing the message through social media. You can easily lend your voice and show your support by using the free web graphics on our WHD page and the hastag #WorldHabitatDay. ![]() Take the pledge and get the BUiLD Toolkit. Around the world, 1.6 billion people live in substandard housing. That’s roughly one of every four people on the planet. Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 3 million people to secure decent, affordable homes. But the need is vast and growing — and we’re always seeking ways to do more. BUiLD is a movement to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live. The BUiLD campaign helps raise awareness of the global housing need. It also raises funds for our mission to create affordable housing. Through BUiLD, people from all walks of life can contribute to our mission in ways other than volunteering to construct houses:
What will you build? www.habitat.org/BUiLD ![]() Global Village Fundraising Workshop: December 2012 View this email in your browser Take the mystery out of fundraising! Habitat wants to help you fund raise for your Global Village trip cost plus give additional support as we work to eliminate poverty housing. Our staff now hosts a monthly webinar and conference call to get you jump started! We'll cover...
Register now: Send your name and trip code 13543 to tl@habitat.org. Spaces are limited, and registration ends Dec. 5, so email today! We hope to see you December 6! In the meantime, check out some of our fundraising resources. Copyright © 2012 Habitat for Humanity International, All rights reserved. You are volunteering with Habitat for Humanity International's Global Village program. |
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