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Team Name Sendai JETs
Country Philippines, Zion Puerto Princesa Habitat for Humanity
Work site Barangay Bahile, Palawan, 5 Families, 1 story houses made of interlocking, cement blocks
Itinerary 15 Day(s): 25-Apr 2009(SAT) ? 09-May 2009(SAT)
Member Total: 11, JET(M): 6, JET(F): 5
Expense Traveling:64320 JPY（taxes included）/person
In-country:5000 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route Narita, Japan-->Manila, Philippines (Philippine Airlines)
Manila, Philippines-->Puerto Princesa, Philippines (Cebu Pacific Air)
Report Our Sendai JET team assembled in August 08 to begin a 9 month long fundraising process that resulted in an unforgettable, fulfilling week of working alongside volunteers and families to build houses in Puerto Princesa (PPS). Gathered from the U.S., Canada, Japan, and New Zealand to teach English in Japan, some of us knew each other for less than a month before committing to H4H. Though we had two veteran volunteers, no one anticipated the amount of work & sweat that went into the fundraising, preparation, and building of the houses. What we also didn't realize was how life-changing this trip would be, and how much we would take back from it.

AFFILIATE: The Zion Habitat Palawan volunteers were a pleasure to work with and made us feel amazingly welcome in Palawan. Straight off the airplane at PPS, they greeted us with a huge "Mabuhai" sign, shell leis, and warm hugs, which set the tone of the trip. During the first night in Palawan they presented a very organized and informative powerpoint presentation, explaining the H4H organization on international and local scales. They spoke about the history and specific goals of their affiliate program and clarified questions we had regarding the itinerary and expenses. On site, they introduced us to the Bahile Community and led our opening and closing ceremonies. They supervised our daily routines, making sure that we had food, water, and transportation. They also organized our R&R days: island hopping and snorkeling in the pristine waters of Honda Bay, and visiting Sabang beach on our last day. Whenever we had a question or concern, they would gladly help us out.
ACCOMODATION: Just 5 minutes from PPS airport, we drove to the Balay Inato Pension which was our accommodation throughout building week. It was simple, clean, safe, and affordable. We had 4 rooms of 2-3 people, most with single twin beds and some with a shared double bed. There was cable TV in the rooms and the hotel had internet access and laundry services. The staff was very friendly and breakfast good and ready by 7:00AM! We had no difficulty storing our valuables in a safe box in a locked room. We did however encounter problems with the showers and toilets throughout the week.
BUILDING: We drove 45 minutes to the Barangay Bahile village and worked from 8AM-4PM every day. Pat, our engineer, explained the layout and dynamics of building a house and assigned us tasks and goals. We also worked closely with skilled workers and home partners from Bahile. Tasks included: laying the houses' concrete flooring by mixing & pouring bags of cement & dirt, digging the base for the septic tank, wheel-barrowing cement bricks, laying bricks in formation & pouring concrete to reinforce them, making the interlocking concrete blocks, and twisting wires around the metal beams for support. By the end of the week we blessed & dedicated 5 houses: completing 3 previously begun houses and starting 2 more. It was muscle-straining and hot, but Pat had a first-aid kit on site for safety, and volunteers monitored our breaks, giving us water, snacks, and a gourmet lunch buffet.

Holistically, the H4H experience was a beautiful experience: beautiful people, beautiful cause, beautiful place, but I think we'll most remember the individual faces and names that touched us and contributed to making our trip successful. Aside from the Palawan volunteers, our drivers & bodyguards became our friends, sharing stories and laughs over dinner. The Bahile community welcomed us with open arms: from the smiles & "Magandang Umaga," to the children performing folk dances, the daily conversations on and off the worksite, and families welcoming us into their homes for homestays. Many of us have names, pictures, and exchanged information to sustain the relationships we've formed. In the end, we learned that the H4H experience was more than just building houses; it was about home, family, and finding the common thread that ties together those from all walks of life.
Photo Upper left: with homeowners, Upper right: building
Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Sendai JETs
Country	Philippines, Zion Puerto Princesa Habitat for Humanity
Work site	Barangay Bahile, Palawan, 5 Families, 1 story houses made of interlocking, cement blocks
Itinerary	15 Day(s): 25-Apr 2009(SAT) ? 09-May 2009(SAT)
Member	Total: 11, JET(M): 6, JET(F): 5
Expense	Traveling:64320 JPY（taxes included）/person In-country:5000 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route	Narita, Japan-->Manila, Philippines (Philippine Airlines) Manila, Philippines-->Puerto Princesa, Philippines (Cebu Pacific Air)
Report	Our Sendai JET team assembled in August 08 to begin a 9 month long fundraising process that resulted in an unforgettable, fulfilling week of working alongside volunteers and families to build houses in Puerto Princesa (PPS). Gathered from the U.S., Canada, Japan, and New Zealand to teach English in Japan, some of us knew each other for less than a month before committing to H4H. Though we had two veteran volunteers, no one anticipated the amount of work & sweat that went into the fundraising, preparation, and building of the houses. What we also didn't realize was how life-changing this trip would be, and how much we would take back from it. AFFILIATE: The Zion Habitat Palawan volunteers were a pleasure to work with and made us feel amazingly welcome in Palawan. Straight off the airplane at PPS, they greeted us with a huge "Mabuhai" sign, shell leis, and warm hugs, which set the tone of the trip. During the first night in Palawan they presented a very organized and informative powerpoint presentation, explaining the H4H organization on international and local scales. They spoke about the history and specific goals of their affiliate program and clarified questions we had regarding the itinerary and expenses. On site, they introduced us to the Bahile Community and led our opening and closing ceremonies. They supervised our daily routines, making sure that we had food, water, and transportation. They also organized our R&R days: island hopping and snorkeling in the pristine waters of Honda Bay, and visiting Sabang beach on our last day. Whenever we had a question or concern, they would gladly help us out. ACCOMODATION: Just 5 minutes from PPS airport, we drove to the Balay Inato Pension which was our accommodation throughout building week. It was simple, clean, safe, and affordable. We had 4 rooms of 2-3 people, most with single twin beds and some with a shared double bed. There was cable TV in the rooms and the hotel had internet access and laundry services. The staff was very friendly and breakfast good and ready by 7:00AM! We had no difficulty storing our valuables in a safe box in a locked room. We did however encounter problems with the showers and toilets throughout the week. BUILDING: We drove 45 minutes to the Barangay Bahile village and worked from 8AM-4PM every day. Pat, our engineer, explained the layout and dynamics of building a house and assigned us tasks and goals. We also worked closely with skilled workers and home partners from Bahile. Tasks included: laying the houses' concrete flooring by mixing & pouring bags of cement & dirt, digging the base for the septic tank, wheel-barrowing cement bricks, laying bricks in formation & pouring concrete to reinforce them, making the interlocking concrete blocks, and twisting wires around the metal beams for support. By the end of the week we blessed & dedicated 5 houses: completing 3 previously begun houses and starting 2 more. It was muscle-straining and hot, but Pat had a first-aid kit on site for safety, and volunteers monitored our breaks, giving us water, snacks, and a gourmet lunch buffet. Holistically, the H4H experience was a beautiful experience: beautiful people, beautiful cause, beautiful place, but I think we'll most remember the individual faces and names that touched us and contributed to making our trip successful. Aside from the Palawan volunteers, our drivers & bodyguards became our friends, sharing stories and laughs over dinner. The Bahile community welcomed us with open arms: from the smiles & "Magandang Umaga," to the children performing folk dances, the daily conversations on and off the worksite, and families welcoming us into their homes for homestays. Many of us have names, pictures, and exchanged information to sustain the relationships we've formed. In the end, we learned that the H4H experience was more than just building houses; it was about home, family, and finding the common thread that ties together those from all walks of life.
Photo	Upper left: with homeowners, Upper right: building Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2009年5月28日 02:44

Philippines：JET Christian Fellowship

Team Name JET Christian Fellowship
Country Philippines, Puerto Princesa
Work site Bahile, Puerto Princesa, 4 Families, Concrete block home
Itinerary 8 Day(s); 02-May 2009(SAT) ? 09-May 2009(SAT)
Member Total: 20; Adult(M): 1 , JET(M): 5, JET(F): 14
Expense Traveling:52000 JPY（taxes included）/person
In-country:35000 Yen JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route Osaka-->Manila (Cebu Airways), Manila-->Osaka (Cebu Airways)
Report This trip was a wonderful opportunity to get a glimpse of life in the Philippines and be immersed in the culture, if only for such a short time. The small community of Bahile was very warm and welcoming and the swarms of children were always waiting to greet us and play with us each day - so adorable!

We spent 5 days at the village and during our time there we worked on 4 different basic concrete block homes. We helped by making bricks, carrying bricks, brick laying, shoveling, making cement, pounding the foundations, digging holes and more. HFH aim to build is 400 in total for families in need. We were also blessed to have the opportunity to have a one-night homestay with some of the local families on the last night. I think this was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. Good food and company and a small insight into the simple lives they lead.

The last two days of the trip was the rest and recreation part. The first day we all went to the underground cave in a boat and then spent a relaxing afternoon at the gorgeous beach! The second day we broke up in groups with some of us shopping and roaming the city, island hopping and swimming with the whale sharks - amazing!
We stayed at a very comfortable hotel called The Bran Pension Hotel which was reasonably priced, clean and spacious and had good meals.

Here is a comment sent through from one of the team members on the trip:
"I had high expectations for my Habitat trip to the Philippines, and they were surpassed! I couldn't have asked for a better experience -- working on a house with new friends, playing with adorable children, eating fantastic food and enjoying myself in the tropical paradise atmosphere. It's a week that I'll remember for the rest of my life, and I treasure the memories!"

Thank God for this wonderful opportunity and His unconditional love and blessings! May He continue to work in the hearts of all those we met and HFH worldwide.
Photo Upper left: building, Upper right: team with Habitat staff
Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	JET Christian Fellowship
Country	Philippines, Puerto Princesa
Work site	Bahile, Puerto Princesa, 4 Families, Concrete block home
Itinerary	8 Day(s); 02-May 2009(SAT) ? 09-May 2009(SAT)
Member	Total: 20; Adult(M): 1 , JET(M): 5, JET(F): 14
Expense	Traveling:52000 JPY（taxes included）/person In-country:35000 Yen JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route	Osaka-->Manila (Cebu Airways), Manila-->Osaka (Cebu Airways)
Report	This trip was a wonderful opportunity to get a glimpse of life in the Philippines and be immersed in the culture, if only for such a short time. The small community of Bahile was very warm and welcoming and the swarms of children were always waiting to greet us and play with us each day - so adorable! We spent 5 days at the village and during our time there we worked on 4 different basic concrete block homes. We helped by making bricks, carrying bricks, brick laying, shoveling, making cement, pounding the foundations, digging holes and more. HFH aim to build is 400 in total for families in need. We were also blessed to have the opportunity to have a one-night homestay with some of the local families on the last night. I think this was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. Good food and company and a small insight into the simple lives they lead. The last two days of the trip was the rest and recreation part. The first day we all went to the underground cave in a boat and then spent a relaxing afternoon at the gorgeous beach! The second day we broke up in groups with some of us shopping and roaming the city, island hopping and swimming with the whale sharks - amazing! We stayed at a very comfortable hotel called The Bran Pension Hotel which was reasonably priced, clean and spacious and had good meals. Here is a comment sent through from one of the team members on the trip: "I had high expectations for my Habitat trip to the Philippines, and they were surpassed! I couldn't have asked for a better experience -- working on a house with new friends, playing with adorable children, eating fantastic food and enjoying myself in the tropical paradise atmosphere. It's a week that I'll remember for the rest of my life, and I treasure the memories!" Thank God for this wonderful opportunity and His unconditional love and blessings! May He continue to work in the hearts of all those we met and HFH worldwide.
Photo	Upper left: building, Upper right: team with Habitat staff Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2009年5月 2日 02:43

Thailand: Tochigi JET

Team Name Tochigi JETs (Tochigi JETs)
Country Thailand Rayong
Work site 1 Family A one-story concrete house made from concrete bricks
Itinerary 9 Day(s) 07-Aug 2008(THU) ? 15-Aug 2008(FRI)
Member Total: 10 Adult(F): 3, JET(M): 2, JET(F): 5
Expense Traveling:100000 JPY（taxes included）/person
In-country:2600 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route Narita-->Bangkok(Singapore Airlines)
Bangkok-->Narita(Singapore Airlines)
Report Every year, a group of JETs living in Tochigi Prefecture organizes a team through Habitat to build houses in South East Asia. From August 7th - 15th, our ten-member team volunteered to help a family living in Rayong, Thailand. This is about two and a half hours southeast of Bangkok. On the first day we met the Habitat staff who then introduced to us the homeowners of the house we were to build. Meeting the couple was important because we worked alongside with them throughout the week. The cooperation and teamwork built unity among the members of our team and foster better relations with not only the family we were helping but everyone in the village. Each day the construction supervisor gave our team goals to attain, so that progressed could be made at the end of the day. Though professional workers were also at the site to show us how to use tools and teach us various construction methods, our group was vital in making the cement and carrying materials necessary for the building project. During the week, some local teenage volunteers joined our group and assisted in the project. It was good to see the youth take an active role in helping people from their community. It also gave our team the chance to communicate with them throughout the day. During the break and lunch times, a famiy was chosen to provide all the meals. We were provided with a variety of different foods and fruits that energized us for the strenuous work. After a long day of work, we got on our rented jeepney and rode to our accommodation. Besides being only a 20 minute drive from the worksite, it also had air-conditioning, a TV (with some English channels), and laundry service for a reasonable price. The friendly staff always greeted us with a smile and provided assistance if we had any troubles. There was also a huge supermarket nearby to go shopping in the evening. While Habitat provides volunteers to interact with people at the worksite, they also provide opportunities such as homestays and the chance to go to an orphanage or a school. During the middle of our work experience, our team had the opportunity to visit an elementary school. Upon arriving, the children, dressed in their traditional costumes, danced and performed a song for us. We also played games and shared some fun English-related activities with the kids. This experience not only gave us a break from working but also allowed us to interact with the local people and learn some of their customs while also sharing our own. It is definitely worthwhile to have this chance to do something in the community. It will enrich your overall experience with Habitat.
Photo Upper left:Team Members with Home Owners, Upper right: building
Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Tochigi JETs (Tochigi JETs)
Country	Thailand Rayong
Work site	1 Family A one-story concrete house made from concrete bricks
Itinerary	9 Day(s) 07-Aug 2008(THU) ? 15-Aug 2008(FRI)
Member	Total: 10 Adult(F): 3, JET(M): 2, JET(F): 5
Expense	Traveling:100000 JPY（taxes included）/person In-country:2600 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route	Narita-->Bangkok(Singapore Airlines) Bangkok-->Narita(Singapore Airlines)
Report	Every year, a group of JETs living in Tochigi Prefecture organizes a team through Habitat to build houses in South East Asia. From August 7th - 15th, our ten-member team volunteered to help a family living in Rayong, Thailand. This is about two and a half hours southeast of Bangkok. On the first day we met the Habitat staff who then introduced to us the homeowners of the house we were to build. Meeting the couple was important because we worked alongside with them throughout the week. The cooperation and teamwork built unity among the members of our team and foster better relations with not only the family we were helping but everyone in the village. Each day the construction supervisor gave our team goals to attain, so that progressed could be made at the end of the day. Though professional workers were also at the site to show us how to use tools and teach us various construction methods, our group was vital in making the cement and carrying materials necessary for the building project. During the week, some local teenage volunteers joined our group and assisted in the project. It was good to see the youth take an active role in helping people from their community. It also gave our team the chance to communicate with them throughout the day. During the break and lunch times, a famiy was chosen to provide all the meals. We were provided with a variety of different foods and fruits that energized us for the strenuous work. After a long day of work, we got on our rented jeepney and rode to our accommodation. Besides being only a 20 minute drive from the worksite, it also had air-conditioning, a TV (with some English channels), and laundry service for a reasonable price. The friendly staff always greeted us with a smile and provided assistance if we had any troubles. There was also a huge supermarket nearby to go shopping in the evening. While Habitat provides volunteers to interact with people at the worksite, they also provide opportunities such as homestays and the chance to go to an orphanage or a school. During the middle of our work experience, our team had the opportunity to visit an elementary school. Upon arriving, the children, dressed in their traditional costumes, danced and performed a song for us. We also played games and shared some fun English-related activities with the kids. This experience not only gave us a break from working but also allowed us to interact with the local people and learn some of their customs while also sharing our own. It is definitely worthwhile to have this chance to do something in the community. It will enrich your overall experience with Habitat.
Photo	Upper left:Team Members with Home Owners, Upper right: building Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2008年8月 7日 12:11

India: Saga JET

Team Name Saga JET
Country India
Work site Vambapet, Pondicherry, 90 Families Concrete
Itinerary 12 Day(s): 24-Apr 2008(TUE) ? 05-May 2008(SAT)
Member Total: 13 /JET(M): 4, JET(F): 9
Expense Traveling:110000 JPY（taxes included）/person
In-country:70000 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route Fukuoka-->Bangkok (Thai Airways)
Report From the moment we arrived in Pondicherry, our Habitat Host Affiliate took care of all of our needs and concerns and made everyone feel welcome. Many of us weren't sure what to expect (some of us had prior Habitat or prior Global Village experience, but none in India), but we were given all of the information we needed. Our days at the worksite were intense and rewarding, though many of us felt that we wished that we had been able to do more. The amount that we were able to work was limited by a number of factors, including the heat, illness, a death in the village, etc. We were able to lay foundations for three houses and start brick laying work on one of them, and though we all felt productive, we all wish we could have completed more. The worksite was in close proximity to the homes that are currently in use, so we got to interact with the villagers and families during breaks, and sometimes as we worked. Playing with the children was probably the best experience in terms of feeling like we got to know the families. I think the large number of families at the Vambapet site makes it difficult to establish a one on one feel with any particular family, but the children's friendliness more than made up for that. Our recreation time was also well scheduled. Our meals were always great and we always had more than we could eat. because it was summer we didn:t get to visit any schools, but we did have opportunity to make donations of school supplies to the community. Our accomodations were much nicer than we expected. Some of our members had concerns about security, as there was an incident involving someone's doorknob being rattled in the middle of the night, but it seems likely to have been a guest who was mistaken about their room, and our affiliate as well as the hotel staff took these concerns very seriously, and the issue was resolved quickly. The professionalism and eagerness to make sure we weer comfortable was always a reassurance.
Photo Upper left: with homeowners Upper right: with local kids
Lower left: building

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Saga JET
Country	India
Work site	Vambapet, Pondicherry, 90 Families Concrete
Itinerary	12 Day(s): 24-Apr 2008(TUE) ? 05-May 2008(SAT)
Member	Total: 13 /JET(M): 4, JET(F): 9
Expense	Traveling:110000 JPY（taxes included）/person In-country:70000 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route	Fukuoka-->Bangkok (Thai Airways)
Report	From the moment we arrived in Pondicherry, our Habitat Host Affiliate took care of all of our needs and concerns and made everyone feel welcome. Many of us weren't sure what to expect (some of us had prior Habitat or prior Global Village experience, but none in India), but we were given all of the information we needed. Our days at the worksite were intense and rewarding, though many of us felt that we wished that we had been able to do more. The amount that we were able to work was limited by a number of factors, including the heat, illness, a death in the village, etc. We were able to lay foundations for three houses and start brick laying work on one of them, and though we all felt productive, we all wish we could have completed more. The worksite was in close proximity to the homes that are currently in use, so we got to interact with the villagers and families during breaks, and sometimes as we worked. Playing with the children was probably the best experience in terms of feeling like we got to know the families. I think the large number of families at the Vambapet site makes it difficult to establish a one on one feel with any particular family, but the children's friendliness more than made up for that. Our recreation time was also well scheduled. Our meals were always great and we always had more than we could eat. because it was summer we didn:t get to visit any schools, but we did have opportunity to make donations of school supplies to the community. Our accomodations were much nicer than we expected. Some of our members had concerns about security, as there was an incident involving someone's doorknob being rattled in the middle of the night, but it seems likely to have been a guest who was mistaken about their room, and our affiliate as well as the hotel staff took these concerns very seriously, and the issue was resolved quickly. The professionalism and eagerness to make sure we weer comfortable was always a reassurance.
Photo	Upper left: with homeowners Upper right: with local kids Lower left: building * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2008年4月24日 14:46

India: Mie JET

Team Name Mie JET
Country India Chennai, Pondicherry
Work site Vambapet, 97
Families Single household
Itinerary 11day(s) 21-Mar 2008(FRI) ? 31-Mar 2008(MON)
Member Total: 10 JET(M): 1, JET(F): 9
Expense Traveling: 130000 JPY(taxes included)/person
In-country: 48 USD (taxes included)/person/day
Route Nagoya-->Singapore-->Chennai (Singapore Airlines)
Report Our team had an amazing time in Pondicherry! The GV coordinator, Mr. J. Anna Charly, was an amazing coordinator and host. He organized our time well, and he anticipated any needs that we might have. Any time that we had a concern about some aspect of our trip or the program, Mr. Charly took the time to speak with us and explain why certain decisions had been made.
The worksite where we built had no finished Habitat houses yet, but the home partners were living nearby. Due to weather concerns, our team worked with just one mason, a project coordinator from another small NGO, and one or two Habitat employees. We were building single-family, brick homes. Most of our time was spent transporting sand, mixing mortar, and laying bricks. By the end of our work week, we had worked on several partially-completed houses.
Our R&R activities included vising Auroville, an international commune; visiting a temple with an elephant; visiting a local school; and shopping. We were given a lot of free time in the evenings for shopping or walking around Pondicherry. We would have enjoyed a chance to visit more temples, or historical areas.
Our accomodations were at Hotel Mass in Pondicherry City. We stayed three people per room to save money. We ate our breakfast at the hotel, lunch at the worksite, and in the evenings, we tried various local restaurants. The accomodations were very satisfactory.
More than one of my team members said that this was the best week of their life, and many hope to stay involved with HFH. So, I want
to sincerely thank all the people in Japan and India who made our trip a success.

Photo Left: team and the homeowner, Right: hotel

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Mie JET
Country	India Chennai, Pondicherry
Work site	Vambapet, 97 Families Single household
Itinerary	11day(s) 21-Mar 2008(FRI) ? 31-Mar 2008(MON)
Member	Total: 10 JET(M): 1, JET(F): 9
Expense	Traveling: 130000 JPY(taxes included)/person In-country: 48 USD (taxes included)/person/day
Route	Nagoya-->Singapore-->Chennai (Singapore Airlines)
Report	Our team had an amazing time in Pondicherry! The GV coordinator, Mr. J. Anna Charly, was an amazing coordinator and host. He organized our time well, and he anticipated any needs that we might have. Any time that we had a concern about some aspect of our trip or the program, Mr. Charly took the time to speak with us and explain why certain decisions had been made. The worksite where we built had no finished Habitat houses yet, but the home partners were living nearby. Due to weather concerns, our team worked with just one mason, a project coordinator from another small NGO, and one or two Habitat employees. We were building single-family, brick homes. Most of our time was spent transporting sand, mixing mortar, and laying bricks. By the end of our work week, we had worked on several partially-completed houses. Our R&R activities included vising Auroville, an international commune; visiting a temple with an elephant; visiting a local school; and shopping. We were given a lot of free time in the evenings for shopping or walking around Pondicherry. We would have enjoyed a chance to visit more temples, or historical areas. Our accomodations were at Hotel Mass in Pondicherry City. We stayed three people per room to save money. We ate our breakfast at the hotel, lunch at the worksite, and in the evenings, we tried various local restaurants. The accomodations were very satisfactory. More than one of my team members said that this was the best week of their life, and many hope to stay involved with HFH. So, I want to sincerely thank all the people in Japan and India who made our trip a success.
Photo	Left: team and the homeowner, Right: hotel * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2008年3月21日 12:02

Philippines: Osaka JET

Team Name Osaka JET
Country Philippines, Zion Puerto Princesa Palawan Habitat for Humanity
Work site Barangay Bahile, 107 Families, Concrete interlocking blocks
Itinerary 12 Day(s)　20-Mar 2008(THU) ? 31-Mar 2008(MON)
Member Total: 11 JET(M): 4, JET(F): 7
Expense Traveling:88750 JPY（taxes included）/person
In-country:6800yen / person / day JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route Osaka-->Manila (Philippine Airlines)
Manila-->Puerto Princesa (Philippine Airlines)
Report The Osaka JET team of 11 members flew to the Philippines to volunteer with Zion Puerto Princesa Palawan Habitat for Humanity from March 20th-31st in the wonderful village of Barangay Bahile. All team members were English teachers working through the JET Program in Japan. From the moment we all stepped off the plane in Puerto Princesa we felt as if we gained a new Filipino family. We were greeted not only with a personalized welcome sign and shell necklaces, but also such warm hugs and contagious smiles.

Soon after arrival, we were transported to our beautiful and very comfortable accommodation at the Balay Inato Hotel. Most members shared double beds in very clean rooms with hot water showers and private bathrooms. The staff members here were very friendly and the food was also quite delicious. Breakfast was provided for us every morning, bright and early!

Because it was during the Easter holidays when we arrived, we immediately began our trip with some fun R & R options. On day #1 our team did an island hopping tour in beautiful Honda Bay. On Easter Sunday, a few members had an early start to their day by attending a sunrise 4:00am Easter mass service, followed by a full day of everyone enjoying sightseeing around the famous Underground River.

After a well organized orientation and briefing by the Palawan Habitat for Humanity members, we traveled to our work site for another amazing warm welcome. The village had prepared dances, songs, flower necklaces, introduced us to the home owners and skilled builders and much more entertainment to welcome us into their community. Wow, were we impressed and excited to begin!

Next it was time to begin the work we had come to do... brick by brick, time to build some homes! Even though it was very sunny and hot everyday, our team worked hard for 6 days to nearly complete building three concrete homes in the village where there had been 107 homes already built. Every morning, we traveled to our work site by jeepney, accompanied by our two friendly security guards, numbering off, singing songs, playing games, enjoying the gorgeous scenery, with the wind blowing through our hair. This one hour ride every morning and evening was a great time for team bonding! On site, we were able to become involved in almost every part of the home construction process, which included mixing cement, making the interlocking concrete blocks, excavation, tree planting, foundation laying, cement pouring, brick laying and more. It was amazing to see the houses grow more complete day by day. And yes, our muscles did grow as well! We worked and sweat side by side with skilled friendly Filipino builders as well as the dedicated home owners. Even though none of us had ever built a home before, everyone on site was so patient and kind to help teach us every step of the way (even if we did make many mistakes!). During our work days we were provided with home-cooked delicious Filipino lunches and snacks. Fresh fish, tropical fruits, tender meats, scrumptious vegetarian options... oh so much wonderful food! During our break times, our team loved playing and getting dirty with the children too! Towards the end of our week, each team member was also individually assigned to a homestay family where we had the unforgettable opportunity to spend an evening living together in the community.

Within the community our team was also lucky to be invited to two school graduations. We also attended the city foundation day celebration. We joined in the parade, watched the children's performances, as well as entertained the crowd with our own songs and crazy Japanese dances! During the week we visited the Iwahig Prison and a crocodile farm. On another evening our team was generously invited for dinner at one of the Habitat for Humanity board of director's homes, followed by a bit of disco dancing with our Habitat ladies!

Our final day on-site, we had a lively warm-hearted farewell party with the community and Habitat for Humanity members. More dancing, singing, birthday celebrating, hugs, tears, smiles, prayers, thankful words, laughs, smeared cake on faces, stories shared, photos and lots of fun were had by all. The evening finished with yet another huge delicious feast to feed us all. It was hard to believe the build was over.

After the build, most members traveled north to enjoy the unspoiled tropical paradise of El Nido and the surrounding islands for a few days. A perfect ending to a perfect trip! So many great memories were made that will last for a lifetime. We are already all looking forward to returning to Palawan again... hopefully someday soon! Thanks for everything Palawan Habitat for Humanity and our Bahile community! We'll miss you!

Photo Upper left: with homeowners Upper right: building
Lower left: finished building Lower right: hotel

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Osaka JET
Country	Philippines, Zion Puerto Princesa Palawan Habitat for Humanity
Work site	Barangay Bahile, 107 Families, Concrete interlocking blocks
Itinerary	12 Day(s)　20-Mar 2008(THU) ? 31-Mar 2008(MON)
Member	Total: 11 JET(M): 4, JET(F): 7
Expense	Traveling:88750 JPY（taxes included）/person In-country:6800yen / person / day JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route	Osaka-->Manila (Philippine Airlines) Manila-->Puerto Princesa (Philippine Airlines)
Report	The Osaka JET team of 11 members flew to the Philippines to volunteer with Zion Puerto Princesa Palawan Habitat for Humanity from March 20th-31st in the wonderful village of Barangay Bahile. All team members were English teachers working through the JET Program in Japan. From the moment we all stepped off the plane in Puerto Princesa we felt as if we gained a new Filipino family. We were greeted not only with a personalized welcome sign and shell necklaces, but also such warm hugs and contagious smiles. Soon after arrival, we were transported to our beautiful and very comfortable accommodation at the Balay Inato Hotel. Most members shared double beds in very clean rooms with hot water showers and private bathrooms. The staff members here were very friendly and the food was also quite delicious. Breakfast was provided for us every morning, bright and early! Because it was during the Easter holidays when we arrived, we immediately began our trip with some fun R & R options. On day #1 our team did an island hopping tour in beautiful Honda Bay. On Easter Sunday, a few members had an early start to their day by attending a sunrise 4:00am Easter mass service, followed by a full day of everyone enjoying sightseeing around the famous Underground River. After a well organized orientation and briefing by the Palawan Habitat for Humanity members, we traveled to our work site for another amazing warm welcome. The village had prepared dances, songs, flower necklaces, introduced us to the home owners and skilled builders and much more entertainment to welcome us into their community. Wow, were we impressed and excited to begin! Next it was time to begin the work we had come to do... brick by brick, time to build some homes! Even though it was very sunny and hot everyday, our team worked hard for 6 days to nearly complete building three concrete homes in the village where there had been 107 homes already built. Every morning, we traveled to our work site by jeepney, accompanied by our two friendly security guards, numbering off, singing songs, playing games, enjoying the gorgeous scenery, with the wind blowing through our hair. This one hour ride every morning and evening was a great time for team bonding! On site, we were able to become involved in almost every part of the home construction process, which included mixing cement, making the interlocking concrete blocks, excavation, tree planting, foundation laying, cement pouring, brick laying and more. It was amazing to see the houses grow more complete day by day. And yes, our muscles did grow as well! We worked and sweat side by side with skilled friendly Filipino builders as well as the dedicated home owners. Even though none of us had ever built a home before, everyone on site was so patient and kind to help teach us every step of the way (even if we did make many mistakes!). During our work days we were provided with home-cooked delicious Filipino lunches and snacks. Fresh fish, tropical fruits, tender meats, scrumptious vegetarian options... oh so much wonderful food! During our break times, our team loved playing and getting dirty with the children too! Towards the end of our week, each team member was also individually assigned to a homestay family where we had the unforgettable opportunity to spend an evening living together in the community. Within the community our team was also lucky to be invited to two school graduations. We also attended the city foundation day celebration. We joined in the parade, watched the children's performances, as well as entertained the crowd with our own songs and crazy Japanese dances! During the week we visited the Iwahig Prison and a crocodile farm. On another evening our team was generously invited for dinner at one of the Habitat for Humanity board of director's homes, followed by a bit of disco dancing with our Habitat ladies! Our final day on-site, we had a lively warm-hearted farewell party with the community and Habitat for Humanity members. More dancing, singing, birthday celebrating, hugs, tears, smiles, prayers, thankful words, laughs, smeared cake on faces, stories shared, photos and lots of fun were had by all. The evening finished with yet another huge delicious feast to feed us all. It was hard to believe the build was over. After the build, most members traveled north to enjoy the unspoiled tropical paradise of El Nido and the surrounding islands for a few days. A perfect ending to a perfect trip! So many great memories were made that will last for a lifetime. We are already all looking forward to returning to Palawan again... hopefully someday soon! Thanks for everything Palawan Habitat for Humanity and our Bahile community! We'll miss you!
Photo	Upper left: with homeowners Upper right: building Lower left: finished building Lower right: hotel * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2008年3月20日 17:38

Philippines: Hokkaido JETs

Team Name Hokkaido JETs
Country Philippines, GMM (Greater Metro Manila)
Work site SNKI-Agape, Camarin, Caloocan City, 12 Families, Two-storey houses made from concrete hollow blocks
Itinerary 15 Day(s) 15-Mar 2008(SAT) ? 29-Mar 2008(SAT)
Member Total: 10 Adult(M): 1 , JET(M): 5, JET(F): 4
Expense Traveling:79600 JPY（taxes included）/person
In-country:5000 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route Chitose/Incheon-->Incheon/Manila (Korean Air)
Manila/Incheon-->Incheon/Chitose (Korean Air)
Report On March 15th, 2008, our group of Hokkaido ALTs departed Chitose International Airport for Manila. We arrived at midnight and were greeted at the packed airport by our co-ordinators and some welcomed warm weather. The van that picked us up was unusually late, even for Philippine standards, due to traffic, and it was an indication of the beginning of the summer season. About an hour later, the team arrived at the guesthouse, which we would call home for the next two weeks. We were really happy with the accommodation, not only because it was a nice, spacious place and a convenient starting point for many destinations, but also because it was staffed with warm, helpful people that made our stay memorable. Did I mention free laundry service?
With a clang of the bell at 6:30 in the morning, we started off our days with breakfast at the guesthouse, then on to a 40-minute jeepney commute to the nearby city of Caloocan, snarling through the chaotic but somehow systematic Manila traffic: loud, bumpy, and uniquely Filipino. When the team arrived at the work site, we wasted no time getting acquainted with the SNKI community homepartners and with the task at hand. We were assigned a variety of jobs over the course of 6-days: digging ditches, clearing garbage, passing concrete buckets, filling bags of sand and gravel, and laying concrete hollow blocks. It was tough, but it was exactly the kind of work we wanted. As it was the beginning of summer, the hot sun got the best of us at times. Luckily, the breaks were just as fun. They gave us not only some much-needed rest, but also a chance to try some authentic Filipino foods like fresh spring rolls and ripe mangoes picked from nearby trees. Afterwards, we winded down by playing with the neighbourhood kids, rain or shine. After applying a new coat of sunscreen, we went back and passed more concrete buckets while the kids called for our attention. When the work for the day was done, all sweaty and dusted with cement powder, the team headed back to the guesthouse, often arguing over who gets to use the shower first. We wasted no time cleaning up, and from there it was a cheap taxi ride to the mall for dinner.
As a majority Christian country, the Philippines observed the season of Holy Week, and on our first Thursday and Friday there we did not have to work. So we opted to visit the slums of Baseco on the other side of Manila where a few team members volunteered with Habitat for Humanity last year. The next day, we took a chartered jeepney to the countryside to witness a crucifixion re-enactment play that involved somebody actually getting nailed on a cross. It was definitely a sight to be seen.
On our last day, a community party was held where the kids of SNKI gathered to put on a show for us. We gladly joined in, even though we looked totally out of place. After that, we presented the community with some gifts (toys and new construction equipment), and after repeating goodbyes, headed back. It was a great way to wrap up our time there, and a testament to how amazing people can bond so quickly in a volunteer trip like this regardless of their background and economic status.
The first day of our R&R was spent at the Villa Escudero resort outside of Manila, where we went on a museum tour, ate lunch beside a man-made waterfall, and enjoyed the swimming pool. On our second day, we were originally scheduled to climb Mt. Taal, also outside of Manila, but the boat operators taking us there decided to take liberties with their prices when they saw a van full of foreigners, so we opted not to continue on. Instead, we just had lunch at a restaurant overlooking the volcano. The following day, we went on a three-hour van and boat ride to a beach in the nearby island of Mindoro. We stayed there until the next day, getting some much-needed rest and relaxing under the sun. The people at the resort we stayed in were extremely nice and hospitable, which is something we can say for most of the people we met in the country. For those looking to volunteer other than in the usual places like Thailand or India, give the Philippines another look.

Photo Upper left: team with the homeowners and volunteers, Upper right: building
Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Hokkaido JETs
Country	Philippines, GMM (Greater Metro Manila)
Work site	SNKI-Agape, Camarin, Caloocan City, 12 Families, Two-storey houses made from concrete hollow blocks
Itinerary	15 Day(s) 15-Mar 2008(SAT) ? 29-Mar 2008(SAT)
Member	Total: 10 Adult(M): 1 , JET(M): 5, JET(F): 4
Expense	Traveling:79600 JPY（taxes included）/person In-country:5000 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route	Chitose/Incheon-->Incheon/Manila (Korean Air) Manila/Incheon-->Incheon/Chitose (Korean Air)
Report	On March 15th, 2008, our group of Hokkaido ALTs departed Chitose International Airport for Manila. We arrived at midnight and were greeted at the packed airport by our co-ordinators and some welcomed warm weather. The van that picked us up was unusually late, even for Philippine standards, due to traffic, and it was an indication of the beginning of the summer season. About an hour later, the team arrived at the guesthouse, which we would call home for the next two weeks. We were really happy with the accommodation, not only because it was a nice, spacious place and a convenient starting point for many destinations, but also because it was staffed with warm, helpful people that made our stay memorable. Did I mention free laundry service? With a clang of the bell at 6:30 in the morning, we started off our days with breakfast at the guesthouse, then on to a 40-minute jeepney commute to the nearby city of Caloocan, snarling through the chaotic but somehow systematic Manila traffic: loud, bumpy, and uniquely Filipino. When the team arrived at the work site, we wasted no time getting acquainted with the SNKI community homepartners and with the task at hand. We were assigned a variety of jobs over the course of 6-days: digging ditches, clearing garbage, passing concrete buckets, filling bags of sand and gravel, and laying concrete hollow blocks. It was tough, but it was exactly the kind of work we wanted. As it was the beginning of summer, the hot sun got the best of us at times. Luckily, the breaks were just as fun. They gave us not only some much-needed rest, but also a chance to try some authentic Filipino foods like fresh spring rolls and ripe mangoes picked from nearby trees. Afterwards, we winded down by playing with the neighbourhood kids, rain or shine. After applying a new coat of sunscreen, we went back and passed more concrete buckets while the kids called for our attention. When the work for the day was done, all sweaty and dusted with cement powder, the team headed back to the guesthouse, often arguing over who gets to use the shower first. We wasted no time cleaning up, and from there it was a cheap taxi ride to the mall for dinner. As a majority Christian country, the Philippines observed the season of Holy Week, and on our first Thursday and Friday there we did not have to work. So we opted to visit the slums of Baseco on the other side of Manila where a few team members volunteered with Habitat for Humanity last year. The next day, we took a chartered jeepney to the countryside to witness a crucifixion re-enactment play that involved somebody actually getting nailed on a cross. It was definitely a sight to be seen. On our last day, a community party was held where the kids of SNKI gathered to put on a show for us. We gladly joined in, even though we looked totally out of place. After that, we presented the community with some gifts (toys and new construction equipment), and after repeating goodbyes, headed back. It was a great way to wrap up our time there, and a testament to how amazing people can bond so quickly in a volunteer trip like this regardless of their background and economic status. The first day of our R&R was spent at the Villa Escudero resort outside of Manila, where we went on a museum tour, ate lunch beside a man-made waterfall, and enjoyed the swimming pool. On our second day, we were originally scheduled to climb Mt. Taal, also outside of Manila, but the boat operators taking us there decided to take liberties with their prices when they saw a van full of foreigners, so we opted not to continue on. Instead, we just had lunch at a restaurant overlooking the volcano. The following day, we went on a three-hour van and boat ride to a beach in the nearby island of Mindoro. We stayed there until the next day, getting some much-needed rest and relaxing under the sun. The people at the resort we stayed in were extremely nice and hospitable, which is something we can say for most of the people we met in the country. For those looking to volunteer other than in the usual places like Thailand or India, give the Philippines another look.
Photo	Upper left: team with the homeowners and volunteers, Upper right: building Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2008年3月15日 20:20

Mongolia: Saga JET

Team Name Saga JET
Country Mongolia Darkhan
Work site 2 Families、Concrete blocks, fiberglass shingle roof
Itinerary 17 Day(s) 27-Apr 2007(FRI) ?13-May 2007(SUN)
Member Total: 11 JET(M): 2, JET(F): 9
Expenses Traveling: 116845 JPY（taxes included）/person
In-country: 3500 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route Fukuoka-->Seoul (Korean Air)
Seoul-->Ulan Bataar (Korean Air)
Report The Darkhan Affiliate was wonderful. They were very well organized and very helpful if anything came up. In Darkhan our accommodations were for the most part very comfortable. We stayed two to a room in the Utuurchin Hotel, which had good showers and plenty of cable tv. Team members were able to relax and have some personal time in the evenings there, although unfortunately there was not a communal lounge that we could comfortably gather in after dinner. Meals at the restaurant there (breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner) were good and there was enough variety on the menu that everyone could usually find something they liked (vegetarians should expect surprise bits of meat in some of the potato salads though). There was some confusion over laundry ? it turned out to be much more expensive that we had thought (price is per piece, not per load) and there are apparently no public laundromats that we could use, so we ended up buying a box of detergent and washing clothes in our bathroom sinks. There was an internet cafe nearby as well for folks who wanted to stay connected. We worked on two sites, both about a ten minute drive from our hotel; the first site saw slightly more progress but both went from foundation to nearly finished exteriors in just two weeks. The pace of work was near perfect ? we had a variety of construction tasks we could take part in and every day was a little bit different. There were a few short lulls towards the very end but on the whole it was one of the best Habitat builds I've been on in terms of offering volunteers an opportunity to do real work and see real meaningful progress. The homeowners and their families worked very hard right alongside (and in a few cases, ahead) of us. On Wednesday of our first week, we were able to visit a local elementary school, where we played games and sang songs with a class and brought donations of school supplies from our students back in Japan. After our build we went on a three-day tour with Mongolia Expeditions, a tour company referred to us by the HFH Mongolia offices. Although we had some long bumpy rides in the van, our R&R was also extremely enjoyable, with opportunities to see a broader piece of Mongolia's countryside, as well as go horseback riding and visit several historical sites. I summary, would highly recommend Mongolia, and Darkhan, to any future GV team leaders.
Photo Upper left: team, Upper right: house completed
Lower left: building, Lower right: building

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Saga JET
Country	Mongolia Darkhan
Work site	2 Families、Concrete blocks, fiberglass shingle roof
Itinerary	17 Day(s) 27-Apr 2007(FRI) ?13-May 2007(SUN)
Member	Total: 11 JET(M): 2, JET(F): 9
Expenses	Traveling: 116845 JPY（taxes included）/person In-country: 3500 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route	Fukuoka-->Seoul (Korean Air) Seoul-->Ulan Bataar (Korean Air)
Report	The Darkhan Affiliate was wonderful. They were very well organized and very helpful if anything came up. In Darkhan our accommodations were for the most part very comfortable. We stayed two to a room in the Utuurchin Hotel, which had good showers and plenty of cable tv. Team members were able to relax and have some personal time in the evenings there, although unfortunately there was not a communal lounge that we could comfortably gather in after dinner. Meals at the restaurant there (breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner) were good and there was enough variety on the menu that everyone could usually find something they liked (vegetarians should expect surprise bits of meat in some of the potato salads though). There was some confusion over laundry ? it turned out to be much more expensive that we had thought (price is per piece, not per load) and there are apparently no public laundromats that we could use, so we ended up buying a box of detergent and washing clothes in our bathroom sinks. There was an internet cafe nearby as well for folks who wanted to stay connected. We worked on two sites, both about a ten minute drive from our hotel; the first site saw slightly more progress but both went from foundation to nearly finished exteriors in just two weeks. The pace of work was near perfect ? we had a variety of construction tasks we could take part in and every day was a little bit different. There were a few short lulls towards the very end but on the whole it was one of the best Habitat builds I've been on in terms of offering volunteers an opportunity to do real work and see real meaningful progress. The homeowners and their families worked very hard right alongside (and in a few cases, ahead) of us. On Wednesday of our first week, we were able to visit a local elementary school, where we played games and sang songs with a class and brought donations of school supplies from our students back in Japan. After our build we went on a three-day tour with Mongolia Expeditions, a tour company referred to us by the HFH Mongolia offices. Although we had some long bumpy rides in the van, our R&R was also extremely enjoyable, with opportunities to see a broader piece of Mongolia's countryside, as well as go horseback riding and visit several historical sites. I summary, would highly recommend Mongolia, and Darkhan, to any future GV team leaders.
Photo	Upper left: team, Upper right: house completed Lower left: building, Lower right: building * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2007年4月27日 15:05

Bangladesh: Hiroshima JET

Country
Team Name Hiroshima JET
Bangladesh Satkhira
Work site 2 Families Single-storey brick homes
Itinerary 12 Day(s) 26-Apr 2007(THU) ? 07-May 2007(MON)
Member Total: 9 Adult(F): 3, JET(M): 3, JET(F): 3
Expense Traveling: 107810 JPY（taxes included）/person
In-country: 4800 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route Kansai-->Dhaka (Thai Air)
Report We worked at the Satkhira affiliate in Bangladesh, we worked on 2 homes for two separte families within the main part of the town. In some of our free time we were able to visit an orphanage run near a local Catholic church, we played soccer and some other games with the boys there. At another time we were able to walk throughout the rural part of the town and visit some parks and homes in the area. On one day off we were able to go to the the Shundabarns, a mangrove forest, a few hours from Satkhira. One our final day we were able to tour around the capital city, Dhaka. For the 2 nights we spent in Dhaka we stayed at guesthouse near the airport, it suited us fine and there were no problems. At the affiliate in Satkhira, we stayed in an NGO compound in dormitory still rooms. It was a very good set up and seemed to be the best place to stay in the area. The experience was a good one and I highly recommend it for those interested in learning about a new culture and developing relationships with some amazing people.
Photo Upper left: with homeowners, Upper right: building
Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Hiroshima JET
Bangladesh Satkhira
Work site	2 Families Single-storey brick homes
Itinerary	12 Day(s) 26-Apr 2007(THU) ? 07-May 2007(MON)
Member	Total: 9 Adult(F): 3, JET(M): 3, JET(F): 3
Expense	Traveling: 107810 JPY（taxes included）/person In-country: 4800 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route	Kansai-->Dhaka (Thai Air)
Report	We worked at the Satkhira affiliate in Bangladesh, we worked on 2 homes for two separte families within the main part of the town. In some of our free time we were able to visit an orphanage run near a local Catholic church, we played soccer and some other games with the boys there. At another time we were able to walk throughout the rural part of the town and visit some parks and homes in the area. On one day off we were able to go to the the Shundabarns, a mangrove forest, a few hours from Satkhira. One our final day we were able to tour around the capital city, Dhaka. For the 2 nights we spent in Dhaka we stayed at guesthouse near the airport, it suited us fine and there were no problems. At the affiliate in Satkhira, we stayed in an NGO compound in dormitory still rooms. It was a very good set up and seemed to be the best place to stay in the area. The experience was a good one and I highly recommend it for those interested in learning about a new culture and developing relationships with some amazing people.
Photo	Upper left: with homeowners, Upper right: building Lower left: finished building, Lower right: hotel * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2007年4月27日 12:54

Philippines: Mie JET

Team Name Mie JET
Country Philippines Bicol
Work site 4 Families, A one-story house built with reinforced concrete and concrete interlocking bricks
Itinerary 11 Day(s) 27-Apr 2007(FRI) ? 07-May 2007(MON)
Member Total: 37 Adult(M): 2, Adult(F): 3, JET(M): 1, JET(F): 10,
High School(M): 20, High School(F): 1
Expenses Traveling: 113450 JPY（taxes included）/person
In-country: 4049 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route Nagoya-->Manila (Northwest)
Manila-->Naga (Air Philippines)
Report Our team had a wonderful time in Bicol! The GV coordinator, Mr. Leo Borras, was an amazing host. He organized our time well, and took care of any needs that we had. Most of the Bicol Habitat volunteers were affiliated with Ateneo de Naga University, either as professors or students. The volunteers welcomed us with open arms and kept us entertained and motivated with singing, dancing, and their sense of humor.
The worksite where we built was a new site, and was unoccupied. Due to some unusual circumstances, we did not build with homepartners, but with volunteers and paid laborers. We regretted that we weren't able to work side by side with homepartners, but we didn't let it dampen our enthusiasm. We were building duplex-style houses on the worksite. Most of our time was spent transporting bricks, water, sand, and rocks. We also helped to prepare the foundation for a new house, finished digging a septic tank pit, and poured cement into the brick walls. I think that we would have enjoyed the chance to lay bricks more, and to make bricks. By the end of our work week, we had finished the second half of one duplex, and started the first half of another.
Our R&R activities were wonderful! We visited and swam in Malabsay Falls, as well as a several hot spring pools. We also went to Atulayan Island and spent the day swimming, laying on the beach, and snorkeling. We also made visits to Ateneo de Naga University, a finished Habitat site, and Queen of Peace orphanage. The orphanage visit was the best part of the trip for most team members. We brought balls, jump ropes, and games for the kids living at the orphanage, and then we spent 2 hours playing with the children. Our accomodations were at Penafrancia Resort in Naga City. We stayed in cottages with 2 to 4 people per room. The resort had a pavilion where we ate most of our meals. They also had fresh water pools and nice grounds. The accomodations were very satisfactory.
More than one of my team members said that this was the best week of their life!! So, I want to sincerely thank all the people in Japan and the Philippines who made our trip a success!
Photo Upper left: everyone, Upper right: construction
Lower right: house completed, Lower left: hotel

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Mie JET
Country	Philippines Bicol
Work site	4 Families, A one-story house built with reinforced concrete and concrete interlocking bricks
Itinerary	11 Day(s) 27-Apr 2007(FRI) ? 07-May 2007(MON)
Member	Total: 37 Adult(M): 2, Adult(F): 3, JET(M): 1, JET(F): 10, High School(M): 20, High School(F): 1
Expenses	Traveling: 113450 JPY（taxes included）/person In-country: 4049 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route	Nagoya-->Manila (Northwest) Manila-->Naga (Air Philippines)
Report	Our team had a wonderful time in Bicol! The GV coordinator, Mr. Leo Borras, was an amazing host. He organized our time well, and took care of any needs that we had. Most of the Bicol Habitat volunteers were affiliated with Ateneo de Naga University, either as professors or students. The volunteers welcomed us with open arms and kept us entertained and motivated with singing, dancing, and their sense of humor. The worksite where we built was a new site, and was unoccupied. Due to some unusual circumstances, we did not build with homepartners, but with volunteers and paid laborers. We regretted that we weren't able to work side by side with homepartners, but we didn't let it dampen our enthusiasm. We were building duplex-style houses on the worksite. Most of our time was spent transporting bricks, water, sand, and rocks. We also helped to prepare the foundation for a new house, finished digging a septic tank pit, and poured cement into the brick walls. I think that we would have enjoyed the chance to lay bricks more, and to make bricks. By the end of our work week, we had finished the second half of one duplex, and started the first half of another. Our R&R activities were wonderful! We visited and swam in Malabsay Falls, as well as a several hot spring pools. We also went to Atulayan Island and spent the day swimming, laying on the beach, and snorkeling. We also made visits to Ateneo de Naga University, a finished Habitat site, and Queen of Peace orphanage. The orphanage visit was the best part of the trip for most team members. We brought balls, jump ropes, and games for the kids living at the orphanage, and then we spent 2 hours playing with the children. Our accomodations were at Penafrancia Resort in Naga City. We stayed in cottages with 2 to 4 people per room. The resort had a pavilion where we ate most of our meals. They also had fresh water pools and nice grounds. The accomodations were very satisfactory. More than one of my team members said that this was the best week of their life!! So, I want to sincerely thank all the people in Japan and the Philippines who made our trip a success!
Photo	Upper left: everyone, Upper right: construction Lower right: house completed, Lower left: hotel * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2007年4月27日 00:00

Philippines: Sendai JET

Team Name Sendai JETS
Country Philippines Bicol
Work site 10 Families, 2 family duplexes with lofts built of hand made concrete bricks with rebar reinforcements
Itinerary 14 days: 21-Apr 2007(SAT) ? 04-May 2007(FRI)
Member Total: 12 JET(M): 5, JET(F): 6, High School(M): 1
Expense Traveling: N/A JPY (taxes included)/person
In-country: N/A JPY(taxes included) /person/day
Route Philippine Air
Report The Sendai JET team spent approximately 6 days in the Bicol area of the Philippines. The team started the building of a two family concrete brick and rebar reinforced duplex in the city of Monseratt magarao. Monseratt is located near NAGA city, one of the major cities in the Bicol area - the other being Legazpi. The team spent the first day, which was a Sunday, visiting the local university, Naga city, a Habitat community and a church. The team worked together 3 full days and 1 half day at the site. On the 5th and final day, half the team worked a full day at the site while the other half visited nearby Atulayan Island for swimming, snorkling and rest. The team also visited Malabsay Falls for a trek and swimming as well as a visit a local orphange during the middle of the week. The team was guided and assisted by friendly and cheerful skilled workers as well as experienced local university volunteers. Our accommodations were clean, comfortable and pleasant: located approximately 15 mins. from the work site by jepney. Team members had an opportunity to dine at local restaurants, visit a local night club and shopping and site seeing in Naga city. The overall experience was both challenging.
Photo Upper left: team and the homeowners, Upper right: builing
Lower right: hotel

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Sendai JETS
Country	Philippines Bicol
Work site	10 Families, 2 family duplexes with lofts built of hand made concrete bricks with rebar reinforcements
Itinerary	14 days: 21-Apr 2007(SAT) ? 04-May 2007(FRI)
Member	Total: 12 JET(M): 5, JET(F): 6, High School(M): 1
Expense	Traveling: N/A JPY (taxes included)/person In-country: N/A JPY(taxes included) /person/day
Route	Philippine Air
Report	The Sendai JET team spent approximately 6 days in the Bicol area of the Philippines. The team started the building of a two family concrete brick and rebar reinforced duplex in the city of Monseratt magarao. Monseratt is located near NAGA city, one of the major cities in the Bicol area - the other being Legazpi. The team spent the first day, which was a Sunday, visiting the local university, Naga city, a Habitat community and a church. The team worked together 3 full days and 1 half day at the site. On the 5th and final day, half the team worked a full day at the site while the other half visited nearby Atulayan Island for swimming, snorkling and rest. The team also visited Malabsay Falls for a trek and swimming as well as a visit a local orphange during the middle of the week. The team was guided and assisted by friendly and cheerful skilled workers as well as experienced local university volunteers. Our accommodations were clean, comfortable and pleasant: located approximately 15 mins. from the work site by jepney. Team members had an opportunity to dine at local restaurants, visit a local night club and shopping and site seeing in Naga city. The overall experience was both challenging.
Photo	Upper left: team and the homeowners, Upper right: builing Lower right: hotel * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2007年4月21日 14:08

Philippines: Hyogo JET

Team Name Hyogo JET (English teachers on the JET Programme)
Country Philippines GMM (Greater Metro Manila)
Work site Baseco, 5 Families Steel frames homes with small loft
Itinerary 16 Day(s) 17-Mar 2007(SAT) ? 01-Apr 2007(SUN)
Member Total: 13 JET(M): 4, JET(F): 9
Expense Traveling: 60000 JPY（taxes included）/person
In-country: 3000 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route Kansai -->Manila (Philippine Airlines)
Report For one week, the team painted homes at the Baseco project site, in Manila. We interacted with the children and partner families in Baseco, Working in Baseco, we saw people living in absolute poverty. This was a great learning expereince to many on the team, and hopefully motivated some to do more to help those living in poverty in the future. We also visited an orphanage, which was home to abandoned babies and todlers. And we visited the office of the mayor of Manila. After building, we spent one week travelling to Bohol, Cebu, and Palawan. Our accommodation in Manila was the the UCCP Shalom. All team members were very happy with the accommodation - the cleanliness, location, cost, staff - and would recommend it to future teams.
Photo Upper left: team, Upper right: motorcycle
Lower left: building

* Click the image to zoom-in.

Team Name	Hyogo JET (English teachers on the JET Programme)
Country	Philippines GMM (Greater Metro Manila)
Work site	Baseco, 5 Families Steel frames homes with small loft
Itinerary	16 Day(s) 17-Mar 2007(SAT) ? 01-Apr 2007(SUN)
Member	Total: 13 JET(M): 4, JET(F): 9
Expense	Traveling: 60000 JPY（taxes included）/person In-country: 3000 JPY（taxes included）/person/day
Route	Kansai -->Manila (Philippine Airlines)
Report	For one week, the team painted homes at the Baseco project site, in Manila. We interacted with the children and partner families in Baseco, Working in Baseco, we saw people living in absolute poverty. This was a great learning expereince to many on the team, and hopefully motivated some to do more to help those living in poverty in the future. We also visited an orphanage, which was home to abandoned babies and todlers. And we visited the office of the mayor of Manila. After building, we spent one week travelling to Bohol, Cebu, and Palawan. Our accommodation in Manila was the the UCCP Shalom. All team members were very happy with the accommodation - the cleanliness, location, cost, staff - and would recommend it to future teams.
Photo	Upper left: team, Upper right: motorcycle Lower left: building * Click the image to zoom-in.

投稿者: Habitat Japan 日時: 2007年3月17日 00:00