"Once anyone allows themselves to let go of the walls they have created, and allow their true heart to be exposed, the joy and the growth both for the giver and the receiver is unequal to anything else. While in Guatemala, I was able to experience honest love between me and the people I was serving. Never have I been apart of something so pure and beautiful. I thank HELP International for the opportunity to change my life, and in the process, bless others. I shall never forget the lessons learned and the experiences had while in Guatemala."
- Kate Hubrich, Guatemala 2007 |
"HELP International has the perfect amount of structure to give you lots of support if you need it, and yet enough autonomy to feel empowered in making your own decisions and creating your own experience. I loved HELP International because through them I discovered what I could do as an individual to make a difference in the world, and then they helped me do it. Because of the training and leadership we had, we were prepared to be culturally sensitive and good examples of Americans, and the people of Mukono thought very highly of us. HELP isn't a huge organization and it doesn't have a ton of resources, but I was impressed at how well they organized this experience and it inspired me to return next summer."
-Kindra Clemence, Uganda 2007 |
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In 2010, our teams will return to Fiji for the second year, to live in a rural village and initiate development projects. There is a high level of poverty in Fiji which has become more desperate after recent natural disasters. Potential projects include: disaster relief, organic gardens, food drying, orphanages, business mentoring, microcredit, public health, HIV/AIDS awareness, and construction.
Country description: Fiji is a South Pacific nation comprised of 322 islands. About 100 are inhabited, while the balance remain nature preserves. The majority of Fiji is mountainous and the climate very moderate. By the end of April, temperatures are comfortably warm by day 79° F and pleasantly cool at night 66° F. It is a desired vacation spot for many tourists, in part because of its beautiful scenery and warm and hospitable people. However, 25% of the population currently lives on less than $1 per day. |