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Celebrating 24 Years of Partnerships

As we mark 24 years of service in Trinidad and Tobago, Habitat for Humanity takes this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for the support of the national community.  

Seeta Sahatoo

The Habitat family extends our deepest condolences to the Sahatoo family on the passing of our former Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Seeta Sahatoo.  Her sudden passing just after Christmas was a devastating loss to all of us.  We remember her smiles, her laughter, her quick wit and her unbridled passion for life. Her organisational skills
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Habitat + YOU

Homes, Communities, Hope + You As the world continues to grapple with the public health crisis and the economic impact of COVID-19, the importance of a place to call home has never been more pronounced.  Since 1997, Habitat Trinidad and Tobago has supported families through many adversities. Now, in these very challenging times, we stand
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Cover of the April 2020 Newsletter - A cartoon drawing of a simple house, showing the various ways people of all ages and abilities can practice Healthy Housing Habits

April 2020 Newsletter is finally out!

A little late, due to the COVID19 lockdown, but giving you a taste of what’s to come in our 2020 Annual Shelter Report – ENJOY!   In this edition …. A message from the National Director … “The days ahead will be difficult, but we at Habitat Trinidad and Tobago remain committed to supporting the
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Graphic of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

We’re Back!

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Habitat for Humanity prioritises the health and safety of the people in the communities we serve. We also took great care to minimise, and then to eliminate risks as much as is possible, to the staff, volunteers and partners who carry out our mission. Our guidance to Habitat Trinidad & Tobago
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Healthy @ Home Virtual 5k Run

Habitat Trinidad and Tobago believes that everyone deserves to feel safe at home. But it’s safe to say that everyone feels a bit STUCK at home these days. Let’s not give up, let’s give back! Connect with friends and compete as a team, or go for gold on your own! Register for our Virtual Run here: https://raceroster.com/events/2020/31384/healthy-at-home-virtual-run Everyone that signs
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What Have We Done Lately? July through December 2019

The new Fiscal Year 2020 (July 2019 – June 2020) finds us investing and building greater capacities in our team, and finding new and innovative ways to raise awareness, make friends and grow funds. Since 1997, we have served 877 families with shelter solutions – new houses, repairs, renovations, completions – and trained 4,951 people.
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Shelter Report 2019

Habitat Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to share our latest Annual Report with you.   For the last  23 years, we have empowered many citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to achieve a better quality of life through safe and affordable housing.   Since 1997, we have served 877 families with shelter solutions – new houses,
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New Volunteers join the Habitat Family

  Thirteen new volunteers attended our first Orientation for the new year, giving up their day off to learn how to put their time, talent and treasure to work with our Homeowners. They will be assigned to outreach programmes, corporate meetings, in-office support and local or Global Village Builds.  THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE!
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Support Dominica Volunteers!

From the last week in March, we are sending teams to work in Dominica every six weeks. To ease the strain on the local resources, we want them to be as self-sufficient as possible, and we need YOUR help!   We need canned food, travel packs of laundry detergent and hygiene kits for the men
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2017 Women Build – Kathy’s House

What a wonderful day!   Dozens of women descended on Sangre Grande on October 28th to paint Kathy’s home!   You can see the first photos here on our Facebook Page, but here’s a teaser…..                   ************************************************************************************************************************************************* BACKGROUND   Women Build 2017 will help our future Homeowner, Kathy, provide
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Leaders Build 2017 with the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce

The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce joined hands and hearts to Habitat’s Leaders Build in La Romain in 2017.  Homeowner Damani, a soft-spoken retired draughtsman was visibly moved by the sight of dozens of complete strangers happily painting his house and tilling the soil for his kitchen garden.  Chamber President Robert Trestrail
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20 years of service in Trinidad and Tobago

Habitat Trinidad and Tobago celebrated 20 years of service in Trinidad and Tobago in March 2017. The opening highlight of the celebrations was the 2017 edition of the annual Hunger Banquet, which took on special significance with the addition of the first distribution of the Spirit of Humanity Awards.   Noted supporters, volunteers and donors were
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Through shelter, we empower Trinbagonians families. ¡Join us!