Local Habitat staff heading to Nicaragua to build homes
NANAIMO — They’ve put more than 20 local families in need into a home. Now they’re taking their efforts overseas.
Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island is sending a seven-member team to Esteli, Nicaragua next week to build homes in the third world country for 10 days.
Habitat MVI’s community engagement manager Sarah Pachkowsky, who will lead the team, said the experience is “perfect” for her since she’s always wanted a career where she can make an impact both locally and internationally.
“These people don’t even have shelter. They’re either living with family in very, very crowded situations or have no roof over their head at all. So being able to come up with these brick-and-mortar buildings are key for these families to be able to prepare meals, to sleep comfortably.”