More people are joining, more communities are getting involved

As this year ends our country, with the rest of the world, is undergoing an economic and financial crisis. In HPHA we realize that there are more and more people in need of our help so during these last months we have organized events and activities in order to reach not only our usual families but also the rest of the community.

Nationally we organized a “More than Houses” dinner, in which over a hundred people were involved in different ways. In Santa Fe an event called “Sing and Build” took place, when volunteers from different provinces of the country and different countries of the world got together to build. In the evenings the public were invited to join in music festivals, which again publicized our organization. In Luján the “Tienda Hábitat” also took place in addition to the work to improve the soccer field, allowing HPHA projects to reach out to the community.

We know that the challenge of alleviating the country’s housing problem is getting more and more difficult but we do not despair for we see, day by day, as hundreds of people join us that we are on the right track!

Ana Cutts, Directora Nacional.

“More than houses” 2008 Dinner

On October 1st in the Marriott Plaza Hotel, Buenos Aires, Habitat for Humanity Argentina organized its annual Dinner with the theme “More than houses”. The dinner was one of its main fund raising events as well as a way to share and celebrate our achievements, and to recognize the people, companies and institutions that collaborate with our mission. with dedication and commitment.

The Master of Ceremonies was Mariano Peluffo, it was sponsored by Banco Provincia Fuerza Solidaria and there were many guests from different companies and organizations.

The evening began with a welcome cocktail, followed by the presentation of the new HPHA video and the game “Let’s do more than houses”, in which each table turned into a construction team to be part of a great “building work”: constructing small houses with little bricks sold by a group of volunteers! Guests were able to be creative and imaginative showing that faith and love have no limits when you build with commitment. While houses were being built at each table, a screen showed how an abandoned building was slowly turned into a new and refurbished home. The money raised was earmarked for the “Recycling Urban Homes” project.

In recognition of their help, a symbolic “golden brick” was presented to Accenture, Citi, Ford, General Electric, IFC Argentina, Intel, Nortel, Novartis, Price Waterhouse Coopers and Sheraton Hotel Buenos Aires. The evening concluded with an acrobatic act and dancing.

The success of this event was, of course, due to the participaltion of guests, volunteers, donors and sponsors demonstrating again how, with everyone helping, great things can be accomplished!

Sing and Build

“Sing and Build” took place in Recreo and Santa Fe from November 17th - 23rd. Over 50 local, national and international volunteers got together to build in the site of Recreo, next to the families. During the day they worked very hard, in spite of Santa Fe’s extremely hot weather; while during lunch and in the afternoon, families and volunteers sang together with music from guitars. On Saturday there was a music festival in the Luz y Fuerza Theatre in Santa Fe City.

This special event aimed to show, through singing as well as building together, the joy of volunteering. Each working day started with prayers at 9:00a.m, followed by a reminder of the safety measures. During lunch there was singing and dancing and at 4:30p.m the working day ended with more music, singing and dancing. A volunteer from San José, USA taught everyone a Hawaiian “hula-hula” and the local families taught the international volunteers how to dance Santa Fe’s “cumbia”; in addition, Vienna Teng, a volunteer and professional singer and composer from New York entertained everyone with her music skills.

Other donors and sponsors made “Sing and Build” possible thanks to their generous collaboration. These were: Global Village Program from Habitat for Humanity International, San Cristóbal, Casa Martín, Puig y Compañía, Agua Pura, Basani, Hotel Zavaleta, Servicios Integrales and the Iglesia Bautista Nordeste.

On Monday we held the first outdoors show, in the San Martín Park in the Center of Recreo. Two groups of folk dancers from Recreo, a group from Santo Tomé, a group from bossa nova from the Nordeste Church, a folk singer, the brigade singer accompanied by a pianist and the local group “Los del Camino” were part of the show, which lasted for two hours. Recreo’s Mayor and the entire municipal department co-operated and Carina Valli, on behalf of the municipal council, officially declared “Sing and Build” an event of municipal interest.

On Thursday, volunteers were invited for dinner in the homes of the different families. Each family was able to proudly show their new houses and entertain them with home- made food. These were intimate moments of sharing.

On Saturday afternoon, the kids from the families participated in the “Little Bricks” workshop and presented a small play to all the helpers. When the working day was finished the children gave each volunteer a small notebook with a fridge magnet, made with small hands decorated by them, helping everyone to remember their saying “We can also put our hands to work”.

The day closed with an event in the Luz y Fuerza Theatre in Santa Fe City. The folk ballet “Grupo Yapeyú” and “Agrupación El Prado”, the groups “Vocal Santafesino” and “Alta Tensión” took part. At the end of the evening the folk group “Los del Camino” played some “chacareras” with Vienna Teng, the American volunteer who learned the local songs especially for this event.

Finally, on Sunday afternoon “Sing and Build” ended the “build” with a meal of “choripanes”. After a week’s hard work, two complete houses had been finished. It was clear that “Sing and Build” was “more than houses” and that everyone had learned and enjoyed a lot together!

Building community development

On October 4th Habitat for Humanity Argentina organized a brigade in Luján of a group of young people from St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Olivos. These young people not only helped with the construction of houses at the building site, but they also worked to improve a small soccer field for “El Trebol” a community soccer school.

The group was divided into two: half the brigade helped with the construction of houses and the other half helped in the soccer field. There they sanded and painted the goalposts and seats, they marked the boundaries with lime and put up a surrounding fence. “One always wishes to help, but I’ve never thought we could help in this way, coming and putting our hands to work… so that children can have a soccer field that is so important for them” said Jennifer Moeller, one of the volunteers.

This kind of initiative enables HPHA to reach out to more of the local community by helping in community projects.

When the working day was over, heat and tiredness did not prevent some of the brigade from joining youngsters from one of the Church groups in a short soccer game, using the newly painted goalposts!

The soccer field is the place where over 100 youngsters from low income families in the neighborhood get together to play around four times a week. Juan Giovanetone, who belongs to one of the “Incremental Improvements” families, has worked with the children for the past 14 years. Seven years ago he got some disused land donated by the Municipality, and with the help of many parents of the children, friends and neighbors, the soccer field was inaugurated.

One of Juan’s sons plays in the club “Ferrocarril Oeste”, and at weekends he helps his father with the training. Furthermore, when the youngsters grow up and no longer play, most of them keep helping, thus teaching the younger ones from their own experience.

Surprisingly for many of us, Juan is not a fan of any professional soccer team, but the explanation he gives is quite convincing: “Professional soccer is all about the money; here the game is just an excuse for the kids to leave the street and for everyone to learn together about commitment and team work”.

Tienda Hábitat in Luján: technical and legal assessment to the community

On November 8th Tienda Hábitat was held in Luján in Los Gallitos neighborhood; it was a day of activities with workshops, assessment, and time for specific questions and consultations related to housing problems and solutions, and it was open to the whole community.

The aim of the event was to share Habitat for Humanity Argentina’s program with the wider community and, with the help of specialists who volunteered for the occasion, to offer legal and technical assessment. Architects answered the questions of families who were constructing their own homes, and lawyers gave a Legal literacy workshop. In addition, there was a “Little Bricks” workshop for the youngsters of the participating families.

A tent was erected to create attention, and volunteers from Citi handed out fliers to promote HPHA’s activities with the rest of the neighborhood. We showed the video of HPHA so that more families could get to know what HPHA is doing.

3.5 million families in Argentina are in need of help with housing problems; 33.4% live in derelict houses which need improving, repairing or completing. HPHA’s projects are a small, but important answer to the housing problems in Argentina.

Many poor families have begun to build their own homes but have not been able to finish the building: others have houses that are inadequate or overcrowded and don’t know how to improve them. Most of the families work alone doing as much as they can with the income they have. They usually do this alone, or with the help of friends, and the possibility of assessment by a volunteer architect would be a great opportunity for many.

But the problem for most low income families is that they have no Land Titles and do not know how to legalize their situations. Legal experts can provide support, awareness and education in these matters.

Upcoming events

At Habitat for Humanity Argentina we believe that in order to have a real impact on the housing situation in our country, we need everyone’s support. There are many different ways of being a part of this challenge to provide the conditions for a real and lasting transformation in the lives of those living in conditions of poverty. This year we are inviting you to be a part of two different events, both vital for the achievement of our goals.

On October 1st we will have our 2008 “More than houses” dinner at the Marriot Plaza Hotel in the City of Buenos Aires. It is a benefit dinner to raise funds for our various projects and it is aimed at individuals, companies and institutions wishing to support our cause. It promises to be an entertaining evening, filled with surprises as well as moments to recognise and appreciate our supporters. We will also share our new video, our achievements and dreams.

If you wish to join us for this event, please contact Nuria or Connie by writing to ddrr@hpha.org.ar or calling 4792 2739. If you are in Argentina, you can join us by buying a ticket to attend the event, buying a table, purchasing space in our program for your company, contributing prizes for the games, sponsoring the event, or volunteering as a promoter.
If you live abroad, you can still be a part of this event! Why not buy a ticket for someone you know in Argentina to enjoy the dinner on your behalf... or simply send in your donation to add to the event’s fundraising.

The second invitation is for our annual construction event: “Sing and Build” that will take place November 17-23, 2008. It is not necessary that you come neither to sing nor to build, but rather we invite you to put your “faith into action” during the activities planned for the week or for the weekend. All are welcome- volunteers from other countries and Argentines alike- to lay foundations of friendship and raise walls of hope. Like the Global Village program, we can assure an unforgettable experience not only for the volunteers, but also for the families in Santa Fe. We will witness the joy and love that ensure that our houses are built to be “more than houses”.

If you would like more information, please contact Lynn at voluntario@hpha.org.ar or (+54 11) 4793-4384 or 4792-2739.

*By Ana Cutts (HPHA National Director)

Progressive Improvements

In Habitat for Humanity Argentina (HPHA) we seek to offer habitat solutions that are adapted to local needs and each family in particular. That’s why we have stopped promoting only complete houses in order to give prominence to other programs, such as “Progressive Improvements”, which is already working in Buenos Aires, Luján and Santa Fe. With the help of many of our associated organizations (Fundación Concordia, De la Nada, and churches from the city of Santa Fe) we have already helped 83 families improve their homes, and we are planning on reaching 76 more families in the next year.

The Ceferina García family, in Santa Fe, is one of the families participating in the “Progressive Improvements” program, through which they were able to improve their bathroom. “Now it is impossible to take the kids out of there, they want to stay all day in the shower in their new bathroom!” says Ceferina enthusiastically.

According to the National Statistics Office (Indec) 2004, 47.5% of Argentines live in unacceptable conditions. 23. 7% of these are homes that are in need of repair, while 15% are overcrowded homes needing an extension. Both of these problems are addressed by the “Progressive Improvements” methodology.

It is trully amazing to see how a small improvement or enlargement can change the life of a family! For those who would really need a whole new house, but cannot pay the cost of a loan, the “Progressive Improvements” allows families to build their home gradually, in stages, through small loans.

Many times, a small change in a house can completely transform the everyday life of those who live there. Hilda Núñez from Lujan, whose family is also part of the program, says that she is still not used to having running water in her home, and that once in a while she goes to her backyard to use the water pump without realizing that she no longer needs to do so anymore!

The problems that the “Progressive Improvements” program most frequently deal with are those related to unsatisfied basic needs such as access to water inside the house, the placing of openings for better ventilation, or the finishing of a room that may need some kind of plastering in order to eliminate humidity and thus make the place healthier and more habitable.

HPHA offers guidance and support to the family throughout the construction process from the social, technical and legal aspects. The goal is to reach a long term solution, ideally including the title deeds of the land – should the family not have them already.

*This article was written thanks to the contribution of Soledad Orellana (Social Worker from Luján), Gabriela Rivas (Social Worker from Santa Fe), Mercedes Leguizamón (Secretary from Santa Fe) and Andrés Maidana Legal (Housing Solutions).

Corporative Brigades: Accenture

The Community, the companies, the commitment and the volunteers

In the last three months, Habitat for the Humanity Argentina (HPHA) has received corporative brigades from Accenture, Citibank, Intel, Novartis, Nortel, Sheraton and Price-Waterhouse Coopers, among others.

In HPHA we have sought from the beginning to contribute to the human development of our families and their communities through corporative volunteer teams. It is an amazing sight to watch people who generally spend their everyday lives in a completely different environment, sharing their time and putting their two hands in action to help someone in need achieve their dream.

The first step is taken by the company, who supports us with its own structure, logistics, communication and donation to cover all of the expenses. After the employees have experienced “love in action” first hand, it is up to them to get more involved.

In Accenture’s case, the worker’s and the company’s commitment has gone beyond expectations and are now a concrete reality. At least once a month, the families and HPHA wait in Luján for the group of Accenture volunteers, who join us by collaborating in the housing construction.

In Luján everyone knows what Accenture is, who they are, and the families have established bonds with some of their employees who have been to several brigades that their company has organized. The families anxiously await them in their houses to work together in the construction, and they are moved and inspired knowing that there are people who are interested in helping them as well as their neighborhoods.

The social responsibility that Accenture achieves serves also an example for the families, because part of HPHA’s methodology consists in teaching that it is their own commitment that will help them move forward.

And, of course, this solidarity means a lot in practical and economical terms: by guaranteeing one brigade a month, Accenture allows us to improve our planning of the volunteer’s activities, because they are taken into account as a regular workforce that contributes towards reducing the cost of the house to the home-owners.

*By Connie Ledesma (National Resources Development Coordinator), with the collaboration of Lautaro Sourigues (Brigades).

Family Brigade

On May 24th, Habitat for Humanity Argentina (HPHA) carried out its first Family Brigade in Luján, in the “Los Gallitos” neighborhood. Five home-owners from previous projects, together with members of the Presbyterian Church San Andrés de Olivos worked together to build the homes of the Monzón Rodríguez and Ferreyra Duarte families.

“Habitat is a mutual help chain. I was so grateful when people came to help me in the construction of our house, and we are never going to forget everything they did for our family. That is why anytime we can help others we will be more than willing to do so” said Mariana Martínez, one of the brigade’s participants.

Not only were they able to make a considerable progress in the construction, but they also created a comfortable space for all the families to get together, strengthen their bonds, and develop a sense of “community”. The families shared both the construction time as well as the breaks, in which they took the opportunity to share some “mate” and exchange anecdotes, work experiences with HPHA and life stories.

Since one of the goals of the brigade was to integrate all of the family, the children were not left out. In order to make them part of the event, a “Little Bricks” (our programme for children) workshop was held, which allowed the kids to be part of the days events through games and fun.

*This article was written thanks to the collaboration of Mariana Huici (Social Worker of Luján).

Homes Fund

Habitat for Humanity Argentina’s Homes Fund is a collection of donations given by individuals or institutions throughout one year. It is used to further our mission and vision that every family should have access to a simple, healthy, safe and affordable house. This year the Home Fund’s closed on June 30th, and we are very proud to say that it is continually growing. More and more people trust and believe in HPHA and –above all- understand that even the smallest contributions add up to help these deserving families and has a lasting impact on their lives.

Members of the Homes Fund 2007-2008 are:
Allysa Vine, Ana Cutts, Asociación Mujeres SS, Banco Suquía, Barbara Bradford, Connie Ledesma, Elida Gandara, Fernandez Lidia, Fernando Quinteros, Gretchen Hall, Henderson Group, Juan Ignacio Simioli, José Colacilli, Luis Tagle, Marcelo Ortelli, Maria Belén Sarmiento, Maria José Leveratto, Maria Dolores Gonzalez, Mariana Ballesteros, Mariana Ortega, Mariana Sears, Marina Romere, Marval O' Farrel y Mairal, Familia Merryl, Kervin T., Nicolás Vellon, Nilda Ayala, Patricia Dougall, Patricia Cabot, Patricia Caviezel, Paul Hartley, Pereyra Maximiliano, Visnja Drucker, Ronaldo Hurley, Roberto Torest, Santiago Valent, Sforza Daniella, Sistema y Soluciones, Skelly Theresa y Dennis, Sofia Carnora, Stephanie Simonetta, Tim Dougherty, Vianney Osorio, Victoria Cassells, Wright Corbin, Zaballa Carlos.

In HPHA we believe that by joining together we can be stronger, and that with the contribution of many, great things can be achieved. We therefore want to thank those who joined our Homes Fund for the 2007-2008 year and those who have been helping us for many years.
We invite you to join the Homes Fund: with only $1 a year you can support HPHA’s mission! As one of our partners said: “Joining the Homes Fund is just like being there, next to the families, working with them and giving them hope”.

*This article was written thanks to the collaboration of Nuria Roset (Individual Donors).

Brief News

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Annual Meeting 2008
This year HPHA’s Annual Meeting took place in Tigre on July 11th and 12th. The various HPHA offices were present, as well as the National Board, long term volunteers and paid staff. This year’s goal was to not only continue strengthening our bonds and our commitment towards HPHA’s mission, but to also improve both our internal and external communications.

Looking ahead

- 9/21: World Day of Prayer for Humane Habitats: Since 1983, Habitat for Humanity International has celebrated the World Day of Prayer by encouraging Churches from all over the World to pray on the third Sunday of September for all of those who live in unacceptable conditions and to advocate so that having a decent home becomes a matter of conscious and of faith in action. We invite your church to join us!

-10/1: “More than Houses” 2008 Dinner. Habitat for Humanity Argentina is in the process of organizing its “More than Houses” Benefit Dinner on October 10th, at the Marriot Plaza Hotel in Buenos Aires. If you are interested in joining us please contact us at (54 11) 4792-2739 or via e-mail to ddrr@hpha.org.ar

-10/6: World Habitat Day: The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October of every year in order to reflect on the inadequate housing situation and the fundamental human right to a decent house for all. This date is also important to remind the world of our collective responsibility towards the human habitat future.

-10/17-11/23: “Sing and Build” Event. Join our annual event, which is going to be held in Santa Fe and Recreo. If you are interested in participating, please contact us at voluntario@hpha.org.ar

Year 6, Vol.1: Family Stories, Santa Fe.

Mr. Sonzogni, who is in charge of the Provincial Energy Companyy in Recreo, Santa Fe, recently shared the following experience with our Local Coordinator in Santa Fe.

His Energy Company team went to carry out a routine electricity conection for last four houses built with Habitat for Humanity Argentina (HPHA) in Recreo. When they were in the middle of their assignment, it began to drizzle. Seeking shelter they found themselves under the roof of a HPHA homeowner, the Colman Family. One of the Coleman sons began chatting with them, and thanked them for giving his house light. To the surprise of each worker, the kid told them how proud he was of his new home... now that he could live in a house made of real materials, with no humidity, a room of his own... and how happy he was to be able to invite his friends from school home to study, something he had never been able to do before.

This conversation moved the workers, and even though in those conditions they would usually have suspended their work, this time they decided to continue and finish the connection so that the families could have electric energy as soon as possible. They felt it was the least they could do from their place and their situation with a safe job, a good income and their own confortable house, for these families who were starting a new stage in their lives.

The next day, the boss of the Energy company team told his wife and family what had happened. They reflected on how common this story probably was, and yet normally one would not stop to even notice such details because of the demanding work rhythm. Mr. Sonzogni came to thank HPHA for giving him the opportunity to experience the joy of families in need, working to improve their living conditions and find a place in society through their own effort and the help of volunteers.

Year 6, Vol.1: Building a Home Event

“Building a Home” Event

Between november the 5th and the 11th, Habitat for Humanity Argentina (HPHA) carried out an important building event called “Building a Home”. During this week, several local, national and international volunteers gathered their efforts in order to build the house of a family in need in the “Los Gallitos” neighbourhood, in the Lujan outskirts.

The remarkable result of this team work between volunteers and familys not only achieved the construction of a house for a family in need, but it also encouraged the community to participate in the alleviation of the problem of inadequate housing in Luján as well as in the rest of the country.

The event was related to our “At Home for a Home” campaign. This campaign was started by HPHA on a national level to build awareness amongst those living in decent homes, of the housing need in Argentina, and to give a clear message of hope by encouriging the action and the involvement of everyone in order to help more families to have a house. This was how “At Home for a Home” was able to obtain volunteers to participate in “Building a Home”.

The most moving part of this event was no doubt the evening when the families already living in houses built with HPHA, invited the volunteers “home” for dinner. This completed the cycle of our campaign: “At home for a home”. Volunteers and donations raised through dinners held in several homes around the country, allowed for the building and financing of a new home where a family who had not previously been able to invite friends “home for dinner” could now join the “At home for a home” campaign!

Some of the volunteers dedicated to the construction came from the Global Village Programme, and they traveled all the way to our country from USA, Canada and Great Britain. Each of them showed their strong commitment by paying all of their expenses with the only aim of participating in the event. Volunteers form Santa Fe and Buenos Aires also were part of “Building for a Home”, incluiding a group of employees from Accenture Argentina.

There was also a group of logistics volunteers who helped with activities that supported the construction, such as a group of ladies form the Anglican Church who prepared some delicious home made cakes for the volunteers.

“Building a Home” concluded on November the 11th with a closing event in which participated the staff from HPHA, families, volunteers, donors, and local colaborators. Before starting lunch a very memorable balloon release was made, with hope messages writen by the people that took part of the whole activity and gave to the event a unique ending.

“At home for a home” is an ongoing campaign... Please contact us if you wish to organize a dinner in your home to benefit those who still do not have a home to comunicacion@hpha.org.ar

Year 6, Vol.1: End of the Year Party in Santa Fe

More than 170 people attende th End of Year Party in Habitat for Humanity Argentina (HPHA) Santa Fe.

Amongst those present there were homeowner families from Santa Fe’s seven projects, as well as employees, donors, national and international volunteers. It was a great opportunity for everyone to get to know each other, strengthen bonds, and toast for a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The occasion also strengthened the bonds between staff and beneficiary families from our older projects, such as “Rebuilding Santa Fe House by House”, a special project that enabled the building of six houses for families who had lost everything in the floods and finally led to the opening of the Santa Fe Local Office.

Everyone had a pleasant and entertaining evening. At first an ice-breaking “Karaoke” was set up. Even the shyest guests had fun singing! Kids also had a great time, since they were able to play in a special games area. They were entertained with games, songs and other surprises by the voluntary coordinators of the “Little Bricks” Project (This project aims to educate homeowner family’s children about the various aspects of building and later taking care of their new home).

Afterwards videos were screened and the families from the more recent HPHA programmes were able to see the houses built in the first projects. It was most moving, as everyone watched the progress of construction of variuos houses, including the volunteers and families who built them – many of whom came from across the world.

The evening included words from the National Director Ana Cutts who spoke of the meaning of Christmas, the Holy Family and the blessings of a home. By way of conclusion, each family lit a candle and offered three reasons of praise or prayer.

To end the evening, glasses were raised to celebrate the reunion of sharing the mission to bring adecuate housing to all families.

Year 6, Vol.1: End of the Year in Luján

Another Year: More Houses, More Families, More Hope. End of the Year and “Little Bricks” Project in Luján. By Andrea Di Lucca (Lujan volunteer from Canada).

A small house with pink walls, a yellow roof, blue windows, a green door, many flowers and candy made trees, and the smile of a kid showing with pride to his family what he just had made... this is the image that comes to my mind when I think of the end of the year we organized for all the families from Habitat for Humanity Argentina in Luján.

On November the 17th we invited each family to spend some time with the aim of strengthening bonds and letting them get to know each other in a festive atmosphere. We also wanted to go over the topics we covered in the first months of the “Little Bricks” Project and make sure each child was aware of the fact that everyone has the right to have access to a house.

When the families came into the office, they found out that it has been transformed with the Christmas spirit: there were lights, a decorated Christmas tree and Christmas carols. On one side, families could see an exposition of pictures with examples of the activities in the “Little Bricks” project. On the other, a space for the kids, with toys and materials for them to make a Christmas card.

Little by little, each family came with food and drinks to share. The meal was something unforgettable! After a few words of welcome, we got started with the party activities. With wafer and candy, each kid built a small house with their parents help. Everyone had the same materials, but each house came out different and unique. When the activity was over we could appreciate many houses of different colours, like a rainbow of housing... an image that I shall never forget.

After the activity we got started with the party. We went out to the yard and had some cake, cookies, and other delicious deserts. Mariana Ballesteros, who was then the coordinator of the HPHA office in Luján, gave a speech about the successes in Habitat during the year and thanked all the families and the staff for all their work and enthusiasm.

It was a really nice moment when we invited all the kids that participated in “Little Bricks” to say some words about their experience in the workshops. It was something very special for them too to be able to tell us about their favourite activities and what they have learned in them.

In the end, we handed out Christmas bags to each family that had been donated by members of the Anglican Church. This was an amazing gesture by families from the City of Buenos Aires to families in Lujan, with a personalized Christmas Card reading “De una familia a otra” (From one family to another)

All in all, the end of the year gave us a great opportunity to gather all the families and staff members of HPHA Luján in a warm and festive atmosphere. There was a special energy in the office that afternoon and anyone could tell that we were all really happy from being there celebrating Habitat and everything that each family had accomplished. The end of the year was my last day as a volunteer in Luján and I feel really lucky of having the chance of being able to be there next to all the families and the staff. That afternoon I realized that Habitat for Humanity Argentina is not only building homes... it is also building hope and a huge family of people who share the same vision: that every family should have access to a simple, healthy, safe and affordable house and that we can all together help to make this possible. Yes, a lot of effort and work is required... but a change is possible. With events like “A year More”, we celebrate the successes and we encourage people to keep working with the mission of building loving and caring communities.

Year 6, Vol.1: Assisted Rents

It is certainly not news to anyone that there are a large number of families living in poverty housing in Argentina. Neither would it come as a surprise to hear the statistics of people living below the poverty line... However, it may surprise you to know that in our city of Buenos Aires there are thousands of families living in squalid conditions in transitory cheap hotels, paying rates comparable to normal rents, whilst a considerable number of buildings remain empty. There are some 18,000 people in these conditions.... many of whose only obstacle to decent living conditions are legal requirements or discrimination of a marginalized population.

Having analysed this situation, Habitat for Humanity Argentina (HPHA) is offering a special service to these families, called “Assisted Rents”. This will provide an immediate solution for families with sufficient income to rent, but who today are limited to squalid hotels, boarding houses and other inadaquate accommodations.

The Assisted Rents project, which will mostly be taking place in the southern part of the City of Buenos Aires, seeks to act as a bridge between the property owners and the huge demand by the families living in unacceptable conditions with no possibility of improving their situation and for whom not having a formal guarantee to be eligible for a rent is an obstacle. Its aims are not transitory populations but families who wish to settle in the city. Assisted Rents will consist in creating a connection between home owners and future tenants. HPHA’s will assume the role of tutor and guarantee of the contract and will provde education and follow up with the family.

Even though this is not a final solution, HPHA tries to soothe the exclusion of families who are marginalized because of their origin or current living place, while at the same time providing trust by keeping track of the fulfilment of the contract. Therefore, Assisted Rents would be the immediate habitat solution that will tend to raise the living conditions of those who, because of different reasons, do not have access to a proper house and don’t have a choice other than to live in precarious and overcrowding conditions. Its impact remains in the fact that it allows to overcome the current situation using resources that are already available in society, immediately granting the access to a safe and healthy place to live in to the destinatary families of the programme.

The proposal aims to help those families who are excluded from the rent and property market: it is a project of temporary tutoring aimed at helping the family on its path towards a sustainable housing solution. As in all its programmes, HPHA will offer a “More than Rentals” programme, which includes training and educational workshops that will try to advise and guide families in thinking ahead, beyond their years of renting.

HPHA hopes to encourage owners of properties in the southern part of town to join this project. Its goal is to add new appartments to the already insufficient market. In order to do this, HPHA will try to convince owners who are afraid or unable to offer their unused properties for rent. The owners will receive the assurance of a carefully selected tenant whose interest in continuing along the “More than Rents” programme will encourage adequate care of the property. Where properties are not up to standard due to lack of use, HPHA foresees special projects to negotiate renovation as part of the rent agreement..

If you have an unused property or one you would like to offer in rent through this project, please contact us to: alquileres@hpha.org.ar

Year 6, Vol.1: Church Meeting

The first Church Meeting was organized by Habitat for Humanity Argentina (HPHA) and held in Villa Maristas, Luján during March the 29th and 30th with a wonderful turnout.

The aim of the meeting was to let everyone know the work and mission of HPHA, as well as to explore new possibilities in which churches and HPHA could work together.

23 members of different Christian denominations participated and contributed to a warm, fraternal atmosphere. The representatives of the churches - Catholics, Evangelicals, Protestants and member of the Armenian Orthodox Church, the Adventist Church and the National Baptist Convention- came from Mendoza, Córdoba, Santa Fe and Buenos Aires.

The union of all those present was moving. There was no mention of various differences or denominations, but one common spirit to adhere to the proposal of HPHA of highlighting the similarities between each other and showing the strong social commitment that everybody had in common.

The meeting started on Saturday afternoon with some songs of praise. After that a creative game provided the opportunity for participants to get to know each other and the work of each Church and community.

The first day was taken up by workshops, including a thorough overview of HPHA’s mission and work. During the afternoon, certain proposals were presented whereby HPHA invited the Churches to get involved with their work. This inspired an animated discussion where all were able to voice their opinions about the possible ways in which –from churches as well as from each individual- they could get involved in HPHA’s mission.

To end the day, an informal “sing-along” was led by a Christian Folklore group. Many were clearly anxious for Sunday in order to experience the construction first hand!

Sunday got started with songs and a devotional. After that, every participant had the chance to show what they had learned the day before by participating in a construction brigade in the Farías Valderrama family. In the construction place, the House Leaders and other volunteers assigned the activities each one had to do and handed the tools and security elements to everyone. The participants started working with lots of enthusiasm: in each of them you could see the great sense of satisfaction of being able to put their faith in action. Thanks to the hard work of this brigade, a lot of progress was made in the construction of the house of this family in need.

The meeting ended with a delicious and simple meal. After which came the evaluation by each participant, and the thanks and acknowledgements: assistance certificates and souvenirs were handed out. A special appreciation was voiced by participants of the respect and care shown to volunteers throughout, and in particular relating to security on the worksite. Finally, and visibly moved, the homeowners Juan and Eva, thanked everyone for their help and asked Father Daniel Echeverría –one of the participants of the meeting- to bless their new home. Everyone joined in this prayer led by a Catholic priest, and then followed the lead of an Evangelical pastor in a memorable and spontaneous song.

Year 4, Volume 2: Brief News

We made it to the 100^th family!

In March, the second Lands (Tierras) project was started in Lujan. Its objective is to develop an entire community not just build houses. Juan Cruz Farias, Eva Balderrama and their four children Jeremías, eight; Maria de los Angles, six; Fátima, three and Simón, one are the 100^th family to be served by Habitat. Right now the Farías- Balderramos family are living in the church and have to share the kitchen and bathroom that prevents them from living in privacy as all families should.

The vary fact that we have provided 100 families with a decent place to live fills all of us at Habitat for Humanity Argentina with joy. It is a milestone that we celebrate with joy but the real importance of this event is the realization that we have provided a family in urgent need of a home with hope of living a better life and living it with dignity.

Launching of the fund raising campaign: At Home for a House

The objective of the campaign: At Home for a House is to invite volunteers to act as host at a tea, dinner, lunch or cocktail in their home and invite people to discuss the problem of housing in Argentina. This campaign has three goals: to spread the word about housing solutions provided by Habitat, raise funds, and find volunteers.

María attended a get together and shared some of her thoughts with us. ¨At the meeting At Home for a House I was happy to realize that Habitat For Humanity Argentina possessed two of the most important components that are necessary for success: a strong sense of mission and professionalism. I join in my prayers and ask that everyone accompany the Habitat family with their small donation that will grow and be converted into the fulfillment of a dream for some family. I thank Habitat for making this possible and giving this opportunity to many families.

More than 100 people have been invited to join the campaign and we hope to send 100 more invitations. We hope that more and more people in the United States, England and Argentina will continue to grow and that the mission of Habitat for Humanity Argentina will bring together many more people.

You are invited to become a part of our campaign and act as a host of ¨At Home for A House¨. All you have to do is call or email the Habitat office and you will receive a tool Kit with all the materials you will need. Write eventos@hpha.org.ar or call 4792-2739/ 4793-4384

Family Commitment Campaign

At the beginning of spring the new, Families Commitment Campaign was inaugurated, its objective was to acquaint the families of the benefits they receive from being part of the Habitat family while keeping up with their monthly installments. With this campaign, we not only hope to lower the late payment rate, but also to help the families understand that by assuming this responsibility with Habitat they have made a commitment that allows us to continue our work giving others the opportunity to have access to a home. This campaign will take place in four phases, one for each season of the year: spring, summer, fall, and winter, the last being in June just before winter.

To reach each family directly they will be given a commitment statement with a personalized message informing them of their payment status. There will also be commitment posters in the local offices to reinforce our message.

This Family Commitment Campaign highlights Habitat’s commitment to provide better living conditions for these families and a way to accompany them along the road to sustainable growth in the future.

Year 4, Volume 2: National Office: Resource Development

Tango and Build Dinner dance

The Tango and Build Dinner dance that was held at the Mahopac Golf Club of New York in the United States was a true success. One hundred twenty-five people attended and almost $15,000 dollars were collected. The event was organized by volunteers lead by Alejandro and Daniela Bernabo, Ágela Thompson, Lidia Díaz, Marcelo Pandi and his wife with the unconditional support of Jim Killoran, executive director of Habitat for Humanity, Westchester.

The guests, residents of New York and Argentines were drawn by the idea of appreciating and dancing the tango. Jubilee Multi Cultural Arts organized the show which was very well received. Later, those who had the courage and there were many, took part in tango classes. The mire two by four beat tempted people to travel to Argentina.

The guests not only, were drawn by the tango classes, but also, because they had an opportunity to support Habitat for Humanity Argentina. The fund raising was a great success, with prizes like round trip tickets New York/ Buenos Aries donated by Carbone Travel and a stay in the Sheraton Hotel Buenos Aires donated by Sheraton Hotels.

The guests raised funds and made a commitment to the HPHA mission most likely inspired by the presentation given by Milagros Bernabó and other members of a Global Village brigade who traveled with her to Argentina in May 2006. Her very interesting experience in Lujan inspired people to ask when the next event will be held. We are hoping that the Dinner dance organizers will follow Milagros’ example and come to Argentina on a Global Village brigade in 2008. We encourage this new initiative of Alex and Daniela Barnabó to continue recruiting donors and sponsors to come with a group that will dirty their hands at a construction site in Lujan, BA province.

Ma. Constanza Ledesma

National Resource Development Coordinator

Year 4, Volume 2: Santa Fe

The Rotating Fund Bares Fruit

In Recreo, Santa Fe, families, donors, volunteers and HPHA friends gathered together to celebrate a very special event. On Wednesday October 24, 15 homes were dedicated for HPHA families. Among these homes was the first house financed entirely by the Rotating Fund. This fund is made possible thanks to the families who pay their monthly quotas, which in turn gives other families a chance to have a home of their own. In order for this system to work it is essential that each family makes a commitment to pay their quota each month. At this event the families received special mention for their contributions to the fund.

It was an especially important experience because, not only were the families included but also, volunteers from Global Village, HPHA national and local office personnel, local suppliers, friends and local government officials attended. There were speeches by personnel and friends. The Intendent maintained that the word Habitat is synonymous with dignity. He also mentioned that the Global Village members came to help in Recreo in order to fulfill a need of theirs. The children who participated in the Little Bricks (Ladrillitos) program performed a delightful play showing how the Rotating Fund works and highlighting the importance of paying into the Fund.

The members of the Global Village Group who came from Canada, Trinidad Tobago and the United States had an opportunity to give their testimony about what it was like working in Argentina. They found their one week’s work, adding finishing touches to the house being dedicated that day, very gratifying.

The Oyola and Arce families who were two of the beneficiaries of the houses dedicated that day, gave their testimonies about how it felt to finally have a real house. They agreed that this was the answer to their dream: to have a home where they felt comfortable and they could live a healthy life.

To close this typical Folklore festival there was music and tortas fritas (fry cakes) made by the women in the Habitat families. Everyone at the party pledged to continue the work in Recreo inaugurating many more houses with the Rotating Fund. There is a great demand in Recreo for low cost housing which reaches those families in need in the coming years. Habitat for Humanity is here to stay in Recreo.

Mariano Moreno

Local Coodinator

HPHA Santa Fe office

Year 4, Volume 2: National Office: Community Mobilization

Different Kind of International Exchange
By Silvia Kaiser- Volunteer from Germany for six months

This will be an effort to put six intense months into a few words. I can see my family and friends are looking at me wide-eyed pleading ¨Come on, tells us about your experience!¨

Why drives a person to abandon a comfortable home and travel to a foreign country to be a volunteer? In my case it’s simple. With my diploma under my arm I was ready to exercise my brain to learn Spanish, drown myself in the Argentine culture and last but not least, try to save the earth in some way. So, on April 4, 2007 I arrived, rather nervous and full of expectation, at the National office of Habitat For Humanity Argentina in Buenos Aires.

From that moment I stated to work with Ariel, an Architect, in the housing solutions area and I shared my office with two other volunteers from the United States. Aisha and Alyssa.

All I learned in the school of architecture went up side down. Habitat taught me that a well designed house for people in need is much more important than a flamboyant 3D model.

The next step in my volunteer experience was to become a ¨Local Leader¨ and that took me to Santa Fe and Lujan. Together with local and international volunteers in cooperate and Global Village brigades I built walls, carried panels, dug holes for septic tanks, painted houses, made new friends and much more. All this was done by hand without any fancy equipment.

Working in an NGO, getting to know the families, seeing their hope transformed through hard work into the four walls of a house, motivated me deeply to change the way I see things.

Apart from a life experience, working in the construction area provided me with the opportunity to investigate the issue of security at the work site. All the information I received can be used in a biggest project that I ever worked on up to now: the HPHA Security Manual for Construction to be used as a resource for the families, the volunteers and the community involved in construction.

This experience was made possible thanks to the support of all the members of the HPHA team, who not only supported me as a colleague but also, as a friend. I would like to share the enthusiasm I feel with everyone in general. What would be a good way to spend your vacations instead of lying under the sun in Spain? Helping construct a roof for a family in need in South America is an excellent option. I strongly encourage everyone to live an experience like I did!

Put six months of my life into a few lines? Impossible!

Thanks to HPHA for accompanying me in an important experience, my volunteer service made in Argentina. It’s an international exchange of a different kind.

Silvia Kaiser

Volunteer HPHA

If you would like to be a volunteer write now to : voluntarios@hpha.org.ar

Year 4, Volume 2: National Office: Housing Sollutions

Planning Our Cities – The Delicate Balance

The word ¨habitat¨, according to the dictionary is a place or condition that is appropriate for sustaining the life of an organism, spices, plant or animal community. This definition leads us to think of a place where plants and animals live in harmony with the environment.

If we contemplate the concept of ¨human habitat¨ we might think of it as the unification of social and physical conditions that determine the coexistence of a population of people without taking into consideration a balance with nature. Thinking in this way creates a paradox concerning the concept of ¨habitat¨.

Why do the words ¨human habitat¨ give the impression that we differentiate ourselves from our habitat. Human behavior is what leads us to these conflicting concepts. Observe the difference between the ecological and the urban, the natural and the contaminated, between the environment and degradation of the environment.

The ¨habitat¨, the environment of which we form a part, shows us time and time again with greater violence that our concept of independent ¨human habitat¨ is indeed dangerous belief. Devastating consequences are imminent not only because of human destruction but also because of man’s lack of understanding that he is part of the whole picture, only a small part.

The tsunami that scourged Indonesia in 2004 leaving 200,000 dead, two million homeless with 370,000 homes destroyed or damaged; the floods in Santa Fe province in April and May of 2003 where 300,000 people were evacuated, the destruction of more that 5,000 homes, leaving dozens dead are two events in a long list of events which must be considered a wake up call to rethink our concept of ¨human habitat¨ by preplanning our cities and recognizing the true place of human beings in the equilibrium of this planet.

This is a collective responsibility that we all have to assume in order to maintain a balance that will not affect our place on this planet and the place of all living things in ¨the habitat¨.

Our human settlements must begin to work as interdisciplinary communities ww forming alliances where a variety of analysis takes place and concepts are developed to reduce risk and produce respect for maintaining an equilibrium in our environment, thus creating concepts that effect urban planning in a positive way. Through the use of technical, natural, economic, political, ecological, sociological, psychological and other disciplines the solutions can be found to return the environment to the planet’s original course.

Let’s not be fooled by looking for THE solution to problems concerning housing and environment when within these two areas there are an endless amount of considerations that should be addressed together. The human settlements need the coordinated effort of the families who live there, civil organizations, the government and the international community. The value of an interdisciplinary effort is to maintain/assure equilibrium in our habitat. Concepts like population vulnerability in the face of poverty, the lack of resources to strengthen community structure, and city planning can not be treated only from a technical or ecological perspective. Other concepts like the need for a community to agree on an action plan in the face of an emergency, and the use and structure of community homes can not be addressed from one point of view. These areas must be analyzed using an interdisciplinary ACTION PLAN to maintain our place as the predominant specie on the planet as much for the survival of our specie as well as for the planet as a whole.

Ariel Alejandro Sosa

National Coordinator UTN for Housing Solutions and Sustainable Development

Year 4, Volume 2: Editorial

In Latin America and the Caribbean 26 million homes do not provide basic shelter for the families who live there. In addition 28 million more homes are needed to eliminate the slums and inferior conditions in which families live.

Changing policies and creating partnerships to support a sustainable livelihood for families in need was the central theme of the Habitat for Humanity 2007 Leader’s Conference. The lush, green mountains of Heredia provided a quiet, secluded setting for the conference hosted by Habitat for Humanity’s Area Office based in Costa Rica. Several workshops dedicated to various facets of the theme were presented during the seven conference days.

It was my pleasure to be able to take part in the conference along with members of Latin American and Caribbean National Organizations, the Latin America and the Caribbean Area Office, and members of the Habitat International staff who came from their new offices in Atlanta, Georgia. We were gathered for the same purpose: to act as mentors for those people who need a voice, to learn more about what other countries are doing on a local level and to make plans for the future using the knowledge gained through our interaction.

Workshops included Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Housing and Human Settlement, Sustainability: a model of institutional development and Housing Development. The guest speaker, Graciela Landaeta PhD, professor of Housing Development and Management in Sweden shared her studies of low income housing in her native Bolivia and other parts of Latin America. Dr. Landaeta shared examples of success and failures of housing programs around the continent emphasizing the importance of addressing the needs of partner families as the first step in a sustainable solution.

The importance of transforming structures and processes both in the way Habitat reaches out to the individual families and how we influence the policies made today in each country was impressed upon us time and time again. Finally the Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Torre Nelson called us to action with these instructions: start with the family’s needs, develop products that respond to those needs, form alliances with other organizations that create holistic changes in the lives of the families, and finally, balance building homes with advocacy for those who we serve, those who have no voice.

We have learned in Habitat for Humanity Argentina, that we can make a difference in people’s t lives. We do that every day. We also know that there is a great deal left to do. We need others to join us by being volunteers, donating time, money or experience so that more families in Argentina and the world can look forward to a better future.

Patricia Caviezel

Vice President (October 2005/2007)

Year 4, Volume 1: News in Brief

HFHA Annual Meeting

Office personnel, volunteers, members of the National Board and Assembly members participated in the HFHA´s Fourth Annual Meeting on May 17-19 called “Sowing or Reaping?”. The objectives were:

• Take a critical look at the organization as it stands today
• Pledge to work together as an efficient team
• Get to know and treasure each other

We reached our planned objective. The meeting closed with high levels of motivation, organization and energy to continue supporting our mission.

HFHA: One step to Buenos Aires!

On June 4, 2007 the final conclusions of the study on Habitat for Humanity Argentina’s Program for Buenos Aires and the Greater Metropolitan Area was presented. For eight months HFHA has been preparing to initiate its work in Buenos Aires and the Greater Metropolitan Area (BAMA).

At the beginning of 2007 a group of professional consultants in the areas of social urban housing was formed to identify opportunities and evaluate different options that would enable HFHA to begin the BAMA program. The conclusions presented by the team were hopeful and within a few weeks a course of action will be decided upon in order for us to begin work on this project.

During this presentation not only were members of the National Board present but also, Assembly members and special guests in the field of housing: Mr. Raúl Fernández Wagner from the University of General Sarmiento, Mr. Carlos Castro and Leonor from the Concordia del Asentamiento 22 de Enero from the neighborhood of La Matanza and lastly Mr. Daniel Aguilar and Mr. Cesar Alfonso from the Land and Social Habitat of the San Miguel municipality.

Year 4, Volume 1: National Office: Resource Development

The Big Habitat for Humanity Family

Much has been said about Habitat for Humanity (HFH) working locally and adapting itself to the needs of each community to resolve the problem of inadequate housing. This is very true… In addition I had the extreme pleasure of experiencing the support of our global family between April 22 and May 3 this year.

With the support of the Area Office for Habitat for Humanity Latin America and the Caribbean (HFH LAC) I visited various affiliates in the United States where I experienced the hospitality and felt the brotherhood of a Christian organization. I stopped at Troy, Albany in Rensselaer Co. New York. In Patterson New Jersey I participated in a ¨Latin Night¨ and found out more about their work. I was in Bucks Co. Pennsylvania and Newburg, New York where I participated in a ¨Walk for Houses¨ and was given a HFH tour around the city. I also met with Mary A. Bonner, president of the affiliate in Westchester Co. who has, on various occasions, shown her solidarity with Habitat for Humanity Argentina.

During my travels it was evident time and time again that one of the reasons that HPH has accomplished so much around the world is that it functions as a big family. And this family grows… in this trip I witnessed how one Argentine and his family took a leadership role in organizing events and finding financial aid to help Argentines who live in unacceptable conditions. Alex and Daniela Bernabó organized a wine and empanada dinner for their friends where they planned their coming fundraiser ¨Tango and Build¨ at the Mahopac Golf Club on August 18. Glenda Páez from White Plains is contributing buy selling tickets. Other workers who have showed support are Gabriel Maioli, Matias Delfino and Argentines who work at the United Nations.

This generosity extends to the USA west coast, thanks to the invitation of a faithful and generous donor from Bellingham, Washington. I flew to the west coast to give a presentation in a church for a group of friends and family who hope to support the projects here in Argentina

In the name of HFHA I would like to thank these affiliates who generously opened their doors to me and who have started a long term partnership with HFHA, to HFH LAC for their support for my trip, to the Bernabó family, the Argentine Club from the United Nations. I would also like to thank Steve and Julie McMinn and everyone of the people who gave willingly and generously of their hospitality and time so that this trip translates into more houses for those in need so they can call it ¨home¨.

Ma. Constanza Ledesma

National Resource Development Coordinator

National Office

Year 4, Volume 1: Luján: Building Neighborhoods

The Luján Office is working on their next initiative called the Neighborhood by Neighborhood Project. This is the first project where HFHA is attempting to improve the environment of a whole neighborhood.

The objective of Neighborhood by Neighborhood Project is to improve the living conditions of the 100 families who live in the Barrio San Cayetano and Padre Varela neighborhoods. Because these two neighborhoods have the greatest need in the Luján area, this project will consist of loans in kind and housing solutions tailored to meet the specific necessity of each household. Some of the solutions that will be addressed are Obtaining Legalized Land Titles, Loans for Improvements and House with Land. At the same time HFHA´s aim is to generate interest in the continued development of the neighborhoods of Barrio San Cayetano and Padre Varela by encouraging the participation by families and institutions in the area to build community consciousness which includes the creation of community green areas.

The Neighborhood by Neighborhood Project aims to help those low income families who live in Barrio San Cayetano and Padre Varela neighborhoods in Luján and suffer difficult living conditions and who are looking for a final solution either in the form of a complete housing solution, a progressive house, or with legalization of their land.

Mariana Ballesteros

Local Coordinator

Luján Office - HFHA

Year 4, Volume 1: Santa Fe: Responding to needs

Responding to needs

The Santa Fe office has designed and is implementing the Let us Build Project in the suburb of Recreo.

The objective of this Project is to provide an opportunity for at least 50 families who live in precarious conditions, have low incomes and do not legally own their own land to have access to a house with land included within the next two years.

The houses for this project will be built with pre-molded cement panels that are bolted together designed to meet the needs of the individual families.

Community Involvement: Developing Communities

The Let us Build Project consists of houses built together on a large lot for a minimum of four families. Because of this innovation in building method in western Recreo, HFHA has the possibility of effecting the urbanization of this area. In this way HFHA is able to work together with the municipal government to provide for recreational areas, green areas, sidewalks, pavement and basic public services like electricity and water.

Community Development Workshops serve as incentive to individuals empowering them to improve the quality of their life over a short, medium and long period of time. Besides the workshops that include Financial Literacy, Legal Literacy and Little Bricks there are plans to offer another workshop called Community Involvement.

At the same time the local Santa Fe Office will be offering the following workshops:

- Organic Vegetable Gardens

- Family Nutrition

- House maintenance

- Sustainability of the house

- The energy efficient home

The objective is to reach at least 30 families who are not yet HFHA beneficiaries for each workshop.

The first six families for this project have been selected and we hope they will be able to move into their new houses in three months. We are looking forward to the success of the Let us Build Project.

Mariano Moreno

Local Coordinator

Santa Fe Office – HFHA