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Habitat for Humanity inHabitat for Humanity in
San Francisco de Macoris, San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican RepublicDominican Republic
Columbus Global Village TeamColumbus Global Village TeamJuly 2007July 2007
© Columbus Global Village Team, 2007 Compiled by David L. Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire© Columbus Global Village Team, 2007 Compiled by David L. Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire
Hispaniola Island, North Caribbean SeaHispaniola Island, North Caribbean Sea
The Area Has An Agricultural Economy – Especially CacaoThe Area Has An Agricultural Economy – Especially Cacao
Dangerous, Working-Class CityDangerous, Working-Class City
Many Need Better HousingMany Need Better Housing
Some Houses Barely Distinguish In From OutSome Houses Barely Distinguish In From Out
Cars Don’t Fare So Well Either!Cars Don’t Fare So Well Either!
Friendly People Welcomed Our TeamFriendly People Welcomed Our Team
Centro Pablo VI – Our Home For Two WeeksCentro Pablo VI – Our Home For Two Weeks
Sister Milagros & Sister LucianaSister Milagros & Sister Luciana
Wonderfully Attentive StaffWonderfully Attentive Staff
Good Food & Clean Clothes Comforted Our TeamGood Food & Clean Clothes Comforted Our Team
Food, Fellowship, RestFood, Fellowship, Rest
Cristabel Sosa Cristabel Sosa – – CCoordinadora Excelenteoordinadora Excelente!!
Matt Harms Matt Harms – – Volunteer Extraordinaire!Volunteer Extraordinaire!
Manelo & Anabel Directed ConstructionManelo & Anabel Directed Construction
Brave, Persistent, Inspiring Volunteer CommitteeBrave, Persistent, Inspiring Volunteer Committee
Candelario PeCandelario Peññaa
Sylvia BritoSylvia Brito
Farid & YolandaFarid & Yolanda
Building!Building!
Very Ambitious First Habitat Project Very Ambitious First Habitat Project 40 Single, Duplex, & Four-Family Units40 Single, Duplex, & Four-Family Units
Prayer, Safety Talk & Warm-ups Begin Each DayPrayer, Safety Talk & Warm-ups Begin Each Day
Followed By The… Endless Block BrigadeFollowed By The… Endless Block Brigade
Victory!Victory!Moved Bricks For An Entire Quad HouseMoved Bricks For An Entire Quad House – – One Block At A TimeOne Block At A Time
Quad Foundation Was A Weeklong ProjectQuad Foundation Was A Weeklong Project
Proud Excavators!Proud Excavators!
Painting Roof With SealantPainting Roof With Sealant
Fabricating RebarFabricating Rebar
Recycling LumberRecycling Lumber
Concrete Roofs Require Rebar & Lots of MixingConcrete Roofs Require Rebar & Lots of Mixing
And A Day Of Lifting ConcreteAnd A Day Of Lifting Concrete
Truckload of Caliche Supports Concrete FloorTruckload of Caliche Supports Concrete Floor
Smoothing Interior WallsSmoothing Interior Walls
Completed Units Stay Cool All DayCompleted Units Stay Cool All DayAnd Provide A Comfortable Place For A Restful Lunch!And Provide A Comfortable Place For A Restful Lunch!
Inspiring VistasInspiring Vistas
Bedroom View For A Future Habitat FamilyBedroom View For A Future Habitat Family
Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers
Juan & GeuryJuan & Geury
Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers
Tony, Pascual, Rolando & EdwardTony, Pascual, Rolando & Edward
Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers
Nicholas & VladimirNicholas & Vladimir
Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers
Christian & NaoChristian & Nao
Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers
Sorry… We Missed A Couple Of Names…Sorry… We Missed A Couple Of Names…
Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers
Leonardo Leonardo & Two Little & Two Little (And Rather Unsafe)(And Rather Unsafe) Helpers Helpers
Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers
Celebrating TogetherCelebrating Together
Skilled Workers, Patient TeachersSkilled Workers, Patient Teachers
Mugging For The CameraMugging For The Camera
Team Bonded As Unexpected Challenges AroseTeam Bonded As Unexpected Challenges Arose
People & Luggage Dribbled InPeople & Luggage Dribbled In
Nationwide General Strike Sidelined Us One DayNationwide General Strike Sidelined Us One Day
Wildfire Threatened To Chase Us AwayWildfire Threatened To Chase Us Away
Trailer Axle Fell Prey To A PotholeTrailer Axle Fell Prey To A Pothole
Newly Approved Partner FamiliesNewly Approved Partner Families
One Persistent Family Waited A Year To BuildOne Persistent Family Waited A Year To Build
Daniel Worked With Us Every DayDaniel Worked With Us Every Day
Churches Welcomed Us WarmlyChurches Welcomed Us Warmly
Catholic Church And CathedralCatholic Church And Cathedral
Evangelical & Baptist ChurchesEvangelical & Baptist Churches
USA & DR Share Common National PastimeUSA & DR Share Common National PastimeGame Brought Together Our Team, The Masons, And Many New Friends Game Brought Together Our Team, The Masons, And Many New Friends
Girl PowerGirl Power
Swing Away!Swing Away!
Gringos & Locals Equally Divided On Both Teams Gringos & Locals Equally Divided On Both Teams
PePeñña Taught Us Some Dominican Dancesa Taught Us Some Dominican Dances
Exploring Mountains, Farms, English ClassesExploring Mountains, Farms, English Classes
Our Dominican Team (including Matt)Our Dominican Team (including Matt)
Ahhh…The Beach At Las TerrenasAhhh…The Beach At Las Terrenas
Visit To National Park And An Island Visit To National Park And An Island
Protected Mangrove Forest & Bird SanctuaryProtected Mangrove Forest & Bird Sanctuary
One Last Team DinnerOne Last Team Dinner
Optional Extended TourOptional Extended Tour
Cabarete BeachCabarete Beach
Optional Extended TourOptional Extended Tour
Daily Wind & Kite Surfing ShowDaily Wind & Kite Surfing Show
Optional Extended TourOptional Extended Tour
Step Out Of The Breeze Into A Peaceful HotelStep Out Of The Breeze Into A Peaceful Hotel
Optional Extended TourOptional Extended Tour
27 Waterfalls & Windsurfing27 Waterfalls & Windsurfing
DaveDave
Broken Leg???Broken Leg???
GeralynGeralyn
KevinKevin
LauraLaura
LaurenLauren
LauriLauri
MargeMarge
MarissaMarissa
RandyRandy
ShawnShawn
StephanieStephanie
SusiSusi
ThelmaThelma
VivienVivien
Singing TogetherSinging Together
New FriendshipsNew Friendships
New FriendshipsNew Friendships
New FriendshipsNew Friendships
RoomiesRoomies
RoomiesRoomies Marge & Kevin Were Good Sports In Airline Delay Marge & Kevin Were Good Sports In Airline Delay
Dave Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire
www.ColumbusGVTeam.com 614-210-0840