Techos para Chile is an organised volunteer programme for the people of Chile. Although Chile is the most developed country of South america it still has more than half of its populations living in poverty and people living in unbeliveable conditions.
This programme literally translates as Roofs for Chile. Its a charity organisation that gets groups of people together at different times of the year. They come together and build houses for the homeless, they put a roof over their head. It is strictly for university students and all you need to do is be enthusiastic about helping those who really need it. The constuction can be individual homes to shelters, and it takes place all over Chile in different towns.
As it is now summertime in Chile and school is out, I really wanted to volunteer for a project like this, so when I heard about it I was anxious to sign up. I spent 3 days with this volunteer project and it has so far been one of the best experiences of my life. I heard so many stories and seen so many things that I didnt even know was possible. I have never seen so many people express so much gratitude for our help. I stayed in a local "hut" while volunteering, very basic but it gave me a reasonable idea of how some of these people lived. I also got to visit other towns, and some looked like hurrican had hit it, and alot of the houses (if you can even cal them houses) where built illegaly on a plot of land, the sad thing is the government cant do anything about it because the country doesnt have the money to rehouse at least 40% of its population. So these people are using the electricty and water from local sources but not paying, so things can get very complicated.
Therefore Techos Para Chile, in my opinion is the of the best projects for this corrupted environment and the best way to help those who really need it!!
I really learnt alot on this 3day adventure and would def sign up again in the furute. Thanks to team Conce who made it an unforgetable experience!
This programme literally translates as Roofs for Chile. Its a charity organisation that gets groups of people together at different times of the year. They come together and build houses for the homeless, they put a roof over their head. It is strictly for university students and all you need to do is be enthusiastic about helping those who really need it. The constuction can be individual homes to shelters, and it takes place all over Chile in different towns.
As it is now summertime in Chile and school is out, I really wanted to volunteer for a project like this, so when I heard about it I was anxious to sign up. I spent 3 days with this volunteer project and it has so far been one of the best experiences of my life. I heard so many stories and seen so many things that I didnt even know was possible. I have never seen so many people express so much gratitude for our help. I stayed in a local "hut" while volunteering, very basic but it gave me a reasonable idea of how some of these people lived. I also got to visit other towns, and some looked like hurrican had hit it, and alot of the houses (if you can even cal them houses) where built illegaly on a plot of land, the sad thing is the government cant do anything about it because the country doesnt have the money to rehouse at least 40% of its population. So these people are using the electricty and water from local sources but not paying, so things can get very complicated.
Therefore Techos Para Chile, in my opinion is the of the best projects for this corrupted environment and the best way to help those who really need it!!
I really learnt alot on this 3day adventure and would def sign up again in the furute. Thanks to team Conce who made it an unforgetable experience!
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Sarah, that sounds amazing. You are making so much of this opportunity. You will have to come into school when you get home and do a presentation! Un abrazo, Amanda S
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