Only three days after accepting an internship as house leader I realized that this was going to be more than a professional challenge. Today, after sharing 10 days in the Putney Team I can say that it has been an incredible experience, surpassing all my expectations.
It was the first project of Habitat in my small village, Torres (district of Luján,
The Putney team was made up of 18 American teenagers, and it was coordinated by Melany (American) and Mikael (Brasilian), both of whom had come to
Many of them had participated in Habitat’s program in different parts of the world, but for us it was the first time that we worked with an international group of volunteers.
On Monday 5th July, we visited the land where the house of Guido and Iván was being built. After introducing the family and welcoming the group, we began building. It was an incredible sensation seeing them at work...
These teenagers, from much wealthier backgrounds than our own were very enthusiastic and keen to do whatever they were told to do! And their only reward would be to see the completed house. Seeing this behavior and their easy relationship with the beneficiary Miranda family which had begun only a few days before, I wondered about our own Argentine backgrounds and values...
I would also like to take this opportunity to invite you all to help us. You don’t need skills to do so, all you need is faith, enthusiasm and dedication. Then we shall reach our goals! Your small effort means a whole lot to a family in need of a home.
Verónica Leone
Responsable for Local Brigades
Luján Affiliate- Habitat for Humanity
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