Year 3, Volume 3: Editorial

A new year is beginning, and with it the evaluation of last year’s activities and achievements, and laying out new plans and objectives.

In 2006 our goal was to increase Committed Participation. We sought to encourage volunteers from different parts of society and from around the globe to join and support our mission. We achieved an important increase in the number of volunteers and Work Teams working with us in our National and Local Offices, and at our construction sites in Luján, Santa Fe and Cañada de Gómez. Local Work Teams, long and short term volunteers, Global Village Teams, and national and international events all provided a means for mobilizing people from different cultures, religious backgrounds, professions and nationalities willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

This increase in participation generated an increase in the number of housing solutions offered. This year 24 families were able to work on the construction or renovation of their houses, and celebrate Christmas and the New Year in their new homes!

Our challenge for 2007 is Growth: to increase the number of families we are able to assist in overcoming poverty. Our aim is to serve 91 families during the year. The challenge is considerable… but the organization is prepared! With each passing day we realize that we are able to make a difference “house by house, family by family,” transforming lives. We thank you for your support, and invite you to continue accompanying us throughout 2007!

Ana Cutts

National Director Nacional