The ongoing civil war in Sri Lanka has displaced 800,000 people, and the recent tsunami disaster claimed more than 30,000 lives and left millions homeless. The government estimates that over two-thirds of the near 20 million people live without adequate housing.  The Habitat for Sri Lanka team consists of eleven members, and from June 14th until June 30th we will be working in partnership alongside local Sri Lankan people, building affordable houses that are sold at no profit, with zero interest on mortgage loans. The average cost of a Habitat house in Sri Lanka is $1,600.  With relatively little money, we can make a big difference there!

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing to homeless people around the globe, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity.  The houses are built by volunteers and the future homeowners, under the supervision of architects and engineers.  Active in over 100 countries, the organization has provided homes to nearly 750, 000 people worldwide.