It began in 1987 and has grown to include seven affiliates. About Santa Cruz, Bolivia Located in the tropical lowlands, Santa Cruz is currently the economic engine of the country. It is a city of migrants who have left the highlands to look for work because their small agricultural plots no longer can sustain them or because the mine closures have left them without work. Japanese and Mennonite colonies are among the most prominent immigrant groups. The affiliate works in urban and semi-urban neighborhoods and has helped 800 families to build new homes since it began working in 1990.
Illiteracy is a fact of life for roughly three fifths of the population.
The group will spend approximately 10 days building homes and will have 4 days to visit local sites. Our group will stay in a retreat center or small hotel depending on the work-site location. We will be spending some time with local youth as well. Costs include travel, housing, food, insurance, donation to Habitat for materials and affiliate assistance, and departure tax. First payment is due March 15 and the final payment is due on April 27.