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Habitat for Humanity. Kuching , Malaysia 2010. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. - The Dalai Lama. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. - The Lorax. You now.
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Habitat for Humanity Kuching, Malaysia 2010
If you want to be happy, practice compassion. If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. - The Dalai Lama Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. - The Lorax
You now. Where is Kuching? You then.
Depart HK afternoon of Sunday, March 7 • Arrive late afternoon in Kuching • Monday-Friday (March 8–12) = Work Days • Dept. Kuching on Saturday, March 13 • Return to HK in the afternoon. Travel Itinerary
Kuching's only riverfront hotel, the Grand Margherita Hotel an unrivalled view of the picturesque Sarawak River and of colourful Malay villages. Situated in the heart of the city's business, entertainment and shopping districts, this luxurious hotel is located only 20 minutes away from the Kuching International Airport. Meanwhile, guests have easy access to tourist attractions such as the Kuching Waterfront, TuaPek Kong Chinese Temple, Fort Margherita and Main Bazaar just nearby, making the Grand Margherita Hotel the preferred choice for leisure or business travellers. Grand Margherita Hotel
By air-conditioned vans or bus. Includes 5 days to/from work site and to/from airport. • Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel • Lunch for 5 days at building site • Dinner for 5 days & 1 get together dinner with Habitat team. • Fresh drinking water available every day while on building site. Transportation & Food
Travel, Rest, Relaxation and Orientation: Chill at hotel The First Day - Sunday
Mondaythrough Friday Let the building begin!
In-country orientation • Construction and safety orientation at the worksite • Building activities: mix and pour cement, lay blocks, put up timber, pass buckets of earth and cement, move gravel, sand and timber, dig foundation or trenches, paint and other miscellaneous work • Get together party with local volunteers, staff and Habitat homeowners • Visit an area of substandard housing • Visit a completed Habitat house • House Dedication (if timing is suitable) What to Expect…
A job well done! Monday - Friday
Kuching has a number of notable local dishes served at hawker stalls. Global chain outlets McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Starbucks is also available. DinING AT THE LOCAL RESTAURANTS / HAWKER STALLS
Visit local sites, shopping at local markets • Lunch at local restaurant • Depart for airport The Last Day - Saturday
Come join us in Kuching, Malaysia for a life changing experience!