Global Village Program

Habitat for Humanity Tajikistan invites you to join its Global Village Program to work shoulder to shoulder with families to eliminate housing poverty. If you are concerned about the lives of more than 60% of vulnerable population of Tajikistan living in less than $ 2.5 USD a day, come and stretch a helping hand. Work and interact with local families to help them build a home, strengthen their community and enrich both their lives and your own.

A Week Can Change Lives Forever !

Global Village teams are an invaluable support which help to build more houses for disadvantaged communities of Tajikistan.  Habitat Tajikistan Global Village Program offers a short-term house-building trips that provide concerned volunteers the opportunity to get involved with Habitat’s work firsthand and not only. You will also have a unique chance to experience and see one of the ancient Central Asian countries with the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of development issues, to learn more about culture and about yourself.

Global Village trip is more than a tourist trip. You will be welcomed in our country by host affiliate staff and introduced to a local culture as a guest. International volunteering trips last one or two weeks. No other skills or building experience are required. There will be construction supervisors on hand to show you how to build. It's about more than building houses:  Participate and…

A Habitat Model

Habitat for Humanity Tajikistan helps low-income families to build their home by providing volunteer labor and no-profit, no-interest mortgages tailored to their income level. The families are selected according to 3 main criteria: 1) families in need who can’t improve their housing condition on their own, 2) willing to partner with Habitat and 3) able to repay non-profit Habitat loan. All repaid funds are used to build more houses for other families in need. The new construction creates jobs for local tradesman and stimulates local business.

What Houses You Will Be Building!

The main types of houses which Habitat builds in Tajikistan are 2-3 room one-storeyed homes. The walls of the houses are made of either mudbricks or concerete blocks. Walls of exterior plastered with straw clay or mortar. Straw and clay are main components for insulation the houses from colds. The foundation of the houses  is made of cement, stones and gravel. Mainly iron roof or slate is used for roofing of homes. Windows and doors of the houses are made of wood

Habitat Tajikistan Global Village Building Sites

There are 4 building project sites where Habitat Tajikistan hosted Global Village teams:

1. Norak
2. Khujand
3. Kumsangir
4. Rasht

To lead or come on a Global Village trip to Tajikistan, contact Farhod Nabiyulloev at farhod@habitat.tj

If you would like to know more or to sign up as a Global Village volunteer, also go to: http://www.habitat.org/gv