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•   More than 1.6 billion people in the world live in substandard housing.
•  1 billion of those live in slums. Half of those living in slums are in the Asia-Pacific region.
•  80 million people in the Mekong region live on less than the equivalent of US$1 a day.
•  Children living in poverty housing are 10 times more likely to contract meningitis, respiratory problems.

BE PART OF

The Current
of Change

In November 2009, the former US President and First Lady will join thousands of volunteers to shine a light on the scourge of substandard housing and demonstrate what can be accomplished when families, communities and nations come together to build a future where every man, woman and child has a decent place to live.

Hundreds of families living in five Southeast Asian countries will benefit directly and have new homes after the week-long event. The 2009 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project will also begin a five-year Habitat for Humanity initiative to assist tens of thousands of families  across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and China by engaging corporations, individuals and partners in the fight to end the blight of substandard housing.

Please click here to watch JRCWP 2009 videos.


Join the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project: The Mekong Build 2009

When            : 16 Nov – 20 Nov 2009
Where           : Chiangmai, Thailand
Cost              : S$3,400 per person*
Register by   : 31 July 2009

When               : 16 Nov – 20 Nov 2009
Where              : China, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
Cost                 : S$3,050 per person*
Register by      : 31 July 2009

 

Most of all, the cost above includes a donation to support future Habitat for Humanity homes and the opportunity to work alongside friends, neighbours, local citizens and Habitat homeowners to change a family’s life forever.

 



What you can expect:


If you build in Chiangmai, Thailand

  1. Volunteer on one of the JRCWP 09 houses during the blitz build week.
  2. Seven nights lodging (14 Nov – 20 Nov 09) on a twin sharing basis.
  3. Dinner on Sunday, 15 Nov 09.
  4. Three meals a day from 16 - 20 Nov 09.
  5. Snacks and drinks throughout the week from 16 - 20 Nov 09.
  6. Event t-shirt and welcome goodie bag.
  7. House photo with President and Mrs. Carter.
  8. Invitation to the opening and closing ceremonies.
  9. Enjoy the fun and laughter of new friends and cultural performances.
10. Meet and greet upon arrival and transport to the hotel.
11. Transport to/from hotel/worksite from 16 - 20 Nov 09.
12. MEDEX coverage from 14 – 20 Nov 09.
13. Post JRCWP gathering in Singapore.



If you build in either Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam or China

  1. Volunteer on one of the JRCWP 09 houses during the blitz build week.
  2. Seven nights lodging (14 Nov – 20 Nov 09) on a twin sharing basis.
  3. Dinner on Sunday, 15 Nov 09.
  4. Three meals a day from 16 - 20 Nov 09.
  5. Snacks and drinks throughout the week from 16 – 20 Nov 09.
  6. Event t-shirt and welcome goodie bag.
  7. Enjoy the fun and laughter of new friends and cultural performances.
  8. Meet and greet upon arrival and transport to the hotel.
  9. Transport to/from hotel/worksite from 16 - 20 Nov.
10. MEDEX coverage from 14 – 20 Nov 09.
11. Post JRCWP gathering in Singapore.



Please click here for more details about the country information (updated as per 25 June 2009)


To apply, download the JRCWP application form here (updated as per 24 June 2009) and send the hard copy together with the booking fee and a copy of your passport to our address.


Please note that the slots are on a first-come-first-served basis.


* Applicants must be residing in Singapore and be at least 18 years of age. This cost is for accommodation on a twin sharing basis. For single occupancy, please add S$250 more.


If you have any queries please email us at info@habitat.org.sg


The above information is correct at the time of printing (updated as per 30 June 2009)


Click here for Jimmy Carter Work Project 2006 Youtube video