Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City at different times, the 39 volunteers from Australia got on two buses and headed to Long An province on December 4 to help five families build their new houses during their week-long Nine Dragons build. The event was organized by Habitat for Humanity Vietnam (HFH Vietnam) and Habitat for Humanity Australia (HFH Australia). The remaining donations from these volunteers and funding from HFH Australia will continue to carry out housing, water and sanitation projects in the area over the next 18 months, helping an additional 120 low income households.

This year’s Vietnam National Day, September 2nd was marked with a Friendship House build trip in Ben Tre province. Staff of Habitat for Humanity Vietnam (HFH Vietnam) and friends, within their ability and resources, contributed either in the form of donations or by participating in the construction on site. Through the coordination with our home partner family, we aim to bring a positive change in their life.