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).
“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).
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