Habitats for Global Village

With Team Leader Haley Pope

Welcome to Habitats for Global Village, a blog dedicated to the trips I lead for Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village program!

Join Us!

Welcome to Habitats for Global Village, a blog dedicated to the trips I lead (and co-lead) for Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village program. Join us for a life-changing experience!

We’re seeking curious and enthusiastic individuals who love to travel and have a passion for serving those in need.

As a part of our team, you will embark on an unforgettable and inspirational journey to another country. Our goal is clear: to help build a house alongside a local family in need of a place to call home. We’ll work side-by-side with the family and their community, learn about their lives and traditions, and understand the challenges they face. Although we will travel, socialize, and work as a team, the experience for each of us is unique and personal. It’s an experience that will alter how you see the world and yourself.

You will find all current, upcoming, and past trips that I have led with my husband and other family members and their corresponding info. If you are a volunteer on one of my current trips, check back for all relevant information regarding your trip, including trip itineraries, travel arrangements, packing lists, cultural considerations, and more! If you are interested in joining me on a Global Village trip, contact me and I will provide additional info to help you make your decision.

Upcoming Trips

Regretfully, all future trips are postponed until further notice due to COVID-19.

Recent Trips

Mexico, Vietnam, Guatemala (1st trip), Guatemala (2nd trip), Romania

Thanks to our participants & supporters who donated to our trips!

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“Healthy Homes” in Guatemala

March 18, 2020

Reflections from our build and cultural activities in Panajachel, Guatemala: During our 9-day trip, our team helped to build “healthy home kits,” which included smokeless stoves, latrines, and water filters, alongside the recipient families and community.

Our trip was designed to immerse and educate: We worked alongside indigenous Mayan families and met women at weaving cooperatives where we became students of their craft and learned how they strengthen their livelihoods. We also deconstructed women’s issues in Guatemala in order to better understand Habitat’s community-driven approach. … More “Healthy Homes” in Guatemala

Memories of Maya Mexico

April 17, 2019

Reflections from the Habitat build and cultural activities in Chiapas, Mexico: During our 9-day trip to Mexico, our team stayed in the historic city of San Cristobal de las Casas, located in the Central Highlands region of the country and considered the cultural capital of Chiapas.

Throughout the week, we helped build a house and renovate the walls, foundation, and floor alongside the recipient family who was of the indigenous group Tzotzil Maya. Built into the work week were a few cultural activities and site seeing in and around the beautiful, historic city of Chiapas. … More Memories of Maya Mexico

Views from Vibrant Vietnam

August 26, 2018

Reflections from the Habitat build and cultural activities in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam: During our 10-day trip to the southern Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap in Vietnam, our team built two brick homes alongside two recipient families within one close-knit community along the banks of the Mekong River. 

Our project focused on assisting low-income households affected by the impacts of climate change and natural disasters, like flooding. Built into the work week were a few cultural and site seeing activities, like basket weaving and learning about the lotus flower industry. … More Views from Vibrant Vietnam

Why We Build

In your community and around the world, Habitat for Humanity has helped 29+ million people build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Become a part of the solution today and join a Global Village trip!