Global Partnership
Our Tithe Partners
As part of Habitat’s International Tithe Program, Habitat of East Jefferson County has continued its financial commitment to support programs in Lesotho and Ethiopia. In October 2016, Nepal was added as a global partner. Our local efforts make a difference internationally by providing support to areas in critical need of housing solutions. To date we have helped improve the lives of nearly fifty families outside of the United States.
Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia
Habitat for Humanity Lesotho
Habitat for Humanity Nepal
How can I get involved in Habitat for Humanity’s global work?
Many local residents have participated in Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village program. Recent countries that residents have visited include Romania, Malawi, and India. Trips usually last one to two weeks and include construction of new homes in developing countries. For more information, please visit Habitat for Humanity International’s Global Village site.
How can I contribute to Habitat for Humanity’s international disaster relief efforts?
Habitat for Humanity International coordinates disaster relief efforts across the globe, partnering with communities to rebuild after earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters. You can learn more here. Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County forwards contributions earmarked for disaster relief without deducting any overhead, making it simple to help victims of natural disasters.
Where can I learn more about the countries where Habitat works?
Habitat for Humanity International features individual country profiles.
A letter from our global partner in Nepal
Don’t we all need a smile like this one to start the year? That’s a new land title she’s holding – with her name on it!
THANK YOU and namaste,