EXCITEMENT. PASSION. STRENGTH. PURPOSE. FRIENDSHIP. EMPATHY. HAPPINESS. GRATITUDE These are the words that come to mind as I prepare for my upcoming Habitat for Humanity trip to Vietnam in September! After having volunteered multiple times […]
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Never get tired of doing little things for others. Sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their heart.
In certain situations, you ask to see a sign to guide you in the right direction. Sometimes these calls to a higher power are answered, and sometimes we are left to seek counsel from within. But if you look for them, the signs will usually present themselves to those with open eyes. These were some of those moments when the signs could not have been any clearer…
VOLUNTEER IN VIETNAM!
Volunteer in Vietnam with Habitat for Humanity and Global Village Canada We’ll be heading to Vietnam this Fall to build homes for vulnerable families in the Long An Province. If you would like to join […]
HABITAT ZAMBIA – THE JOY OF DECENT SHELTER
A house is more than a brick. Habitat for Humanity Zambia builds decent shelter in bringing about transformative change in poor communities in Zambia. We empower a family at a time and the impact is […]
BUILDING HOMES, ADVENTURING & FEELING GRATEFUL IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Compassion. Adventure. Purpose. Gratitude. Empowerment. Perseverance. Laughter These are some of the words that come to mind as I prepare for my upcoming Habitat for Humanity trip to Zambia in September! This is my fourth […]
EXCITED TO HELP TABITA & MULILA BUILD THEIR HOMES
We just received more information about the families and vulnerable children we’ll be helping in Zambia with Habitat for Humanity. We can’t wait to meet them and play a big part in improving their lives! […]
HABITAT EL SALVADOR > ONE YEAR ONWARDS
It’s been one year since my Habitat for Humanity trip to Apaneca, El Salvador. It was an incredible life supporting experience filled with great memories. El Salvador is such a beautiful country rich in culture, […]
NEW BEGINNINGS AND EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES
Action. Strength. Compassion. Hope. Growth. Healing. Passion. Purpose. These are the words that come to mind as I prepare for my upcoming Habitat for Humanity trip to the Philippines in September. This will be my […]
In certain situations, you ask to see a sign to guide you in the right direction. Sometimes these calls to a higher power are answered, and sometimes we are left to seek counsel from within. But if you look for them, the signs will usually present themselves to those with open eyes. These were some of those moments when the signs could not have been any clearer…
AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME: PART 2
Some of my fondest memories volunteering abroad were families that we built homes for in Malawi through Habitat for Humanity. As part of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project, our Canadian team built homes for two beautiful families in the town of Geregere. Here are photos of our progress from Days 6 through 8 that includes laying brick floors, plastering walls and assisting with the roof. Malawi is simply Malawi: simply authentic, ignorantly stubborn, perfectly content and strikingly beautiful. And I love it!
CLICK HERE for OUR HOME BUILDS IN MALAWI Part 1
We hope to launch ROOF UP MALAWI in 2017, an initiative to provide new roofs for 100 families. We will update you on our progress.
AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME: PART 1
Our Habitat for Humanity trip to Malawi was humbling and very rewarding. As part of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project, our Canadian team built homes for two beautiful families. Here are photos of our progress from Days 1 through 5 that included brick laying and more brick laying and even more brick laying. By the middle of Day 4, we finished all the walls. And by Day 5, we were helping with the roofing and the brick floors. Malawi is simply Malawi: simply authentic, ignorantly stubborn, perfectly content and strikingly beautiful. And I love it!
We hope to launch ROOF UP MALAWI in 2017, an initiative to provide new roofs for 100 families. We will update you on our progress.
CLICK HERE for OUR HOME BUILDS IN MALAWI Part 2
INSPIRED TO DO MORE FOR VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN MALAWI
As the final chapter in this incredible journey concludes, I reflect upon all the most memorable and rewarding experiences in the past two weeks. I’ve always wanted to travel to Central Africa on a humanitarian/volunteer […]
GIVEGROWGO’s 2016 MILESTONES & UPCOMING ADVENTURES
After traveling over 98,000 miles or 158,000 kilometres over the past 7 months (that’s equivalent of circumventing the world 4 times!) I’m finally settled back in beautiful Vancouver, Canada. A short pause in my schedule […]
HABITAT EL SALVADOR > FINAL THOUGHTS AND LIFE LESSONS
El Salvador is a beautiful country with a vibrant culture, friendly people, delicious non-vegan cuisine and stunning natural landscapes. I came to El Salvador with an open heart and mind. I left for San Salvador […]
A SIMPLE LIFE = A HAPPY LIFE
We love these photos of the kids skipping rope during our recent trip to Honduras with Habitat for Humanity. GIVEGROWGO wants to empower kids with the basics of shelter, food and clean water in addition to education and community support. © Erin Anker, my best pal from HfH Honduras
ANOTHER LIFE-SUPPORTING & REWARDING EXPERIENCE!
Our recent trip to El Salvador with Habitat for Humanity was incredibly humbling, unique and rewarding. Here are pictures of our progress from foundation to laying cement flooring and building the walls in one week! GIVEGROWGO will be returning traveling to Malawi with Habitat for Humanity in November 2015!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY > IN LOVE WITH EL SALVADOR
My first experience with Habitat for Humanity was in Honduras in July 2015. After an incredible life supporting and rewarding experience, I returned home and found myself disconnected from what used to be my ‘normal […]
READY TO EXPLORE, ADVENTURE AND BUILD A HOME FOR ORPHANS & VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Gratitude. Inspiration. Adventures. Smiles. Exploration. Passion. Purpose. These are the words that come to mind as I prepare for my upcoming Habitat for Humanity trip to Malawi in October! I’ve always wanted to volunteer in […]
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY > A LIFE SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE
I first heard about an amazing non-profit organization called Habitat for Humanity when I was a member of REIN (Real Estate Investment Network of Canada). REIN supported Habitat in many ways including monetary donations as […]
EXCITED TO HELP JESSIE & LYDIA BUILD THEIR HOMES
We just received more information about the families and orphans we’ll be helping in Malawi with Habitat for Humanity. We can’t wait to meet them and play a big part in improving their lives soon. […]
MENTALLY CHALLENGING & PHYSICALLY DEMANDING … BUT WELL WORTH IT!
Our recent trip to Honduras with Habitat for Humanity was one of the best life supporting experiences ever. Here are pictures of our progress from bare land to finished trenches, re-bar and foundation in just one week! GIVEGROWGO will be returning to Honduras in July 2016!
START NOW!
Start now. Start where you are. Start with fear. Start with pain. Start with doubt. Start with hands shaking. Start with voice trembling, but start. Start and don’t stop. Start where you are with what […]
WHY COMPLICATE OUR LIVES?
I recently came across my travel journal from my Habitat for Humanity trip to Honduras. On the second day of my journey, I wrote this: [ SIMPLE – AUTHENTIC – UNCLUTTERED – FUN – LOVING […]
Habitat for Humanity. We Build.
A safe, secure, affordable home changes lives. Construction, advocacy, market development, technical assistance — learn about the multiple ways we work toward a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity […]
ALL WE NEED IS LOVE…
AND FOOTBALL!
Our recent trip with Habitat for Humanity Honduras taught GIVEGROWGO a lot about living a simple and authentic life. These kids are a great example of true happiness…. just look at their beautiful faces! © Erin Anker, my best pal from HfH Honduras