Habitat. We Build.
Strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter Habitat. We Build.
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“It’s easy to stay stuck, to be stuck in poverty. Some people inherit money, but some people inherit poverty. To think outside of the scope of poverty is hard. So when you have a hand up — what Habitat offers — that hand up turns out to be a different kind of inheritance: hope.” Jose, who moved into his family’s habitat house when he was 15 4
The statistics are sobering … • 200,000 Housing applicants on file • 5,000 Annual additional housing need • 700 Annual Private sector contribution • 2500+ Annual Public sector contribution 5 IADB Housing Assessment 2010-2015
WHO ARE WE? People in your community and all over the world partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, those homeowners achieve the independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.
WHO ARE WE? • Habitat Trinidad-Tobago began in 1997 as an affiliate to Habitat International as a housing ministry • Non profit - NGO Founding principle: Every man, woman and child should have a decent and affordable place to live in dignity and safety.
WHAT DO WE DO? SAFE - Houses are low-cost, but respect all standard health, environment and construction safety codes. DECENT – Habitat Trinidad-Tobago uses quality, locally-available material. Trained staff supervise all construction and train our volunteers. AFFORDABLE – Costs are contained by using volunteer labour, limiting house size, efficient building methods and no-profit financing.
WHO DO WE SERVE? Families who often cannot get financial assistance for shelter from traditional institutions: • Earn $1,000 - $8,000 per month • Own land anywhere in Trinidad and Tobago or have legal permission to build on the proposed site • Families without land tenure can benefit from microfinancing and smaller shelter solutions • Mandatory sweat equity of 300 hours
WHY DO WE HELP? A decent and affordable place to live can remove barriers to opportunity, success and health that might have been part of a family’s life for years, if not generations. By investing in the future of a family, we can directly influence improvements and empower change in their communities, schools and neighborhoods.
every key opens a door to unlimited opportunity
every child can thrive and succeed in a safe, decent and affordable place to call home
every home improvement gives children a better chance for a stronger future
HOW DO HOMEOWNERS BUILD WITH US? • Technical Services • Microfinance opportunities • Training – credit management, financial literacy, basic construction techniques • Repairs, completions and renovations • Materials-only services • New Houses • Volunteer labour on their house and community projects • Advocacy and Disaster Resilience Support
MORE THAN A HOUSE The Family “Deal” Life improvement Education for children and adults (DRR, Financial) Social inclusion Home with affordable payments (no-interest Loan for 7 – 20 years) Equity (transfers over period) Stability, self-reliance, dignity, empowerment
HOW WILL SOCIETY BENEFIT? Reduces the number of children & adults exposed to communicable diseases Increases the number of children exposed to educational opportunities Provides shelter for families who would otherwise not have such access Improves social inclusion for marginalized families and disenfranchised communities
OUR PARTNERS DONORS MEDIA GOVERNMENT HOME OWNERS Habitat Trinidad- PROFESSIONALS Tobago ? THE MISSING LINK IS … YOU!
VOLUNTEERING “Volunteers offer the side -by-side support that so many families need. Habitat sets the stage for people to come together, to build and to have a truly transformative experience — one that has a lasting and tangible outcome.”
VOLUNTEERING Satisfaction from giving back to society Being part of the solution Volunteer Certificate Enhancing a culture of serving
HOW CAN YOU VOLUNTEER? Assistance in National Office or from home Work on an event Professional services Work on a build Networking & advocacy - spread our message
REQUIREMENTS WHILE ON SITE • Proper clothing- No shorts, vests or open-toe shoes. • NO consumption of alcohol beverages • NO smoking is allowed
PROVISIONS ON SITE • Medical Kit will be on site • Trained Health & Safety officer • Working tools will be provided • Helmets will be available • Water will be provided • Toilet facilities • Tent
GROUP RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY To be read by all persons intending to do volunteer work for Habitat for Humanity Habitat Trinidad and Tobago. The Volunteers of ______________________________ (Group Name) on ________________ (Build Date) hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress execute this Release under the terms below: • Habitat for Humanity Habitat Trinidad and Tobago is not responsible for items that are lost or stolen from our construction sites or for damage done to vehicles or parking violations incurred while working on our construction sites. • I agree to hold Habitat for Humanity Habitat Trinidad and Tobago harmless for any injuries or illnesses that my dependent(s) or I may suffer in performing volunteer work for Trinidad and Tobago. I expressly waive any claim for compensation or liability on the part of Habitat Trinidad and Tobago for any such injury or medical expense. Please Note: All volunteers must be 16 or older. All 16 and 17 year-olds must have permission from a parent or guardian. For every four 16 and 17 year-olds there must be at least one adult chaperone on-site.
ORIENTATION Meeting with Homepartner Family Safety Guidelines & Medic Kit Emergency Plan Explanation of task for the day/ construction supervisor Toilet on site Break periods Cleaning up tools Have fun volunteering Sharing experience on our website & all new media Begin in Prayer
EXCAVATION AND FOUNDATION
CONCRETE WORK
STEEL WORKS
PAINTING
STEEL FRAME HOUSE
when everyone “puts a hand” …
… everyone succeeds!
every child can thrive and succeed in a safe, decent and affordable place to call home
El Socorro Extension South and Chootoo Trace, San Juan 675-1222 / 674-5977 / 225-8375 / 225-8403 www.habitat-tt.org info@habitat-tt.org @HabitatTNT @HabitatTandT
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