Building Homes for Poor Families of Guatemala

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#1. May 3rd, 2011, at 10:39 AM.

Everyone deserves a home and poor people deserve them the most, they probably saw their loved ones die on the streets because of hunger..or thirst or bad living conditions.. They deserve a home!

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#2. May 3rd, 2011, at 8:53 PM.

Best of luck! I wish more people in this world were as eager as you are to help those in less than desirable conditions. We can easily take our lives for granted, until we actually experience what it might be like if we were born or live elsewhere in this world.

Good on ya mate! May you achieve your worthy goals!

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#4. May 4th, 2011, at 11:18 AM.

Shelter the most basic need in world for everyone even animals required some place to rest in night. You are doing great job man helping poor people to get them shelter for them and their children.

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#5. May 5th, 2011, at 8:20 AM.

You better get your body in shape for you to accomplish your goal. I am really happy knowing people who have a kind heart to help others to build a home without asking for any return.

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#6. May 5th, 2011, at 9:15 AM.

Sometimes we take for granted what we have and keep desiring more! It’s important to realize how lucky we are and to help others in need. Goo luck with your trip! I’m sure you’ll accomplish great things!

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#7. May 6th, 2011, at 1:44 PM.

Making a difference in this world is doing something positive like this. Best of luck to you and the people who are gonna accompany you to Guatemala.

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#8. May 6th, 2011, at 3:32 PM.

Those corn stalk houses are everywhere south of the border and is difficult for anyone to rebuild their house into these cinder block style. Life is short for some of these people and the fact the you are helping with a couple of friends and your daughter is a testament of how there is great people can become to help others.

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#9. May 6th, 2011, at 5:07 PM.

I completely agree with what matrix said.

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#10. May 6th, 2011, at 9:57 PM.

When I see pictures on real estate web sites it seems all houses have yards encircled with cinder block walls. I grew up in the north where every back yard was an extension to everyone elses back yard you could be gardening and talk to neighbors 3 houses down so when my husband and I moved here 20 years ago we were surprised by all the fences as well…..I assumed that they were to protect the swimming pools as there are pools in almost every back yard.

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#11. May 7th, 2011, at 8:56 AM.

Hey PH, I did something like this on the Ivory Coast during a gap year at college and it was an incredible experience! I have to say though, get ready for punishing long days and heat that’ll make a sauna seem like the arctic…

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#12. May 9th, 2011, at 5:27 PM.

I think you are very cool to do this thing. Housing is such an important issue, especially in the developing world and with more and more of the world’s poor being displaced and the swelling numbers of migrants and refugees the housing difficulty only grows. I think you might be interested in this youtube video which demonstrates how a house constructed from old industrial pallets has been designed for building reliable temp/long term housing in emergency situations. I understand that the house can be built in a day. Here it is: http://youtu.be/4Z7WI2v1Mh8
All the best to you!

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#13. May 11th, 2011, at 2:28 PM.

House is one of our basic needs in-order to live in this world. It will be a great help to those people living in Guatemala. I hope everything will leads into it’s sweet success. And maybe soon you will also reach those places who also needs a program like this.

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#14. May 11th, 2011, at 4:33 PM.

@the magic tricks homepage- I just seen the video and that is incredible that a house of that quality can be built that quickly.

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#15. May 12th, 2011, at 11:16 AM.

I want to donate but the problem i have is that paypal is not available to my country. Any other means to donate via credit card accept through paypal.

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#16. May 14th, 2011, at 6:26 AM.

Very cool. I had an opportunity to do something like this when I was an exchange student in high school. Very rewarding work! I think everybody should do this type of work at least once in their life. Thanks.

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#18. May 15th, 2011, at 10:54 PM.

It’s really encouraging to see what people are willing to do for others.. I hope that many homes may be built in Guatemala for the poor people there. I wish there were more people like you – seriously, our world would be much better.

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#19. May 17th, 2011, at 1:40 PM.

one my friend went to Guatemala. for this purpose she learnt spanish. and when her parents told her they wanted her to stay at home, find good job, earn money etc., she answered: “i can’t live that way. although i don’t have money and live on offerings from others, i can share some happiness with those who need it.” real sacrifice. i’m glad that there are people like she is and like you are who cares for the poor and those who need help

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#20. May 18th, 2011, at 9:00 PM.

We had houses made with cowdung and cocunut leaf as roof here in India barely 20 years back. That hut kind of reminds me of those days. Wish all the very best.

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#21. May 19th, 2011, at 2:32 AM.

In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs basic needs it very important as well as the protection. I really appreciate this post. Hope this inspire people to help less fortunate people to build their own house that can protect them and their family.

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#22. May 19th, 2011, at 6:45 PM.

I don’t have much money right know, I’m not in a very good moment, but I think that when we can, we have to help others that have nothing or almost nothing.
We are all brothers and sisters

Priya
#23. May 27th, 2011, at 11:10 AM.

Yes thats nice idea of building homes to poor people, But right now i dnt have much amount to donate..
Anyways thanks for sharing hope people who are rich will share their feelings and money with us..

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#24. May 30th, 2011, at 5:09 AM.

Many poor families need your service and care. Hope you can reach out more people to help you with your mission.

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#25. May 30th, 2011, at 12:42 PM.

this ius such a kind thing to do these people are truly suffering the fact that we lend a hand out to help goes a long way.I have just donnated money i hope it helps out these people in need god bless xx

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#26. May 30th, 2011, at 1:45 PM.

We had houses made with cowdung and cocunut leaf as roof here in India barely 20 years back. That hut kind of reminds me of those days. Wish all the very best.

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#27. May 31st, 2011, at 10:25 PM.

It is very refreshing to learn of people like you, who will be traveling thousands of miles to give vital kindness to strangers, helping them have a better quality of life with the basic needs of life.

Truly an inspiration, and looking forward to your description of the actual trip.

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#28. June 2nd, 2011, at 3:36 AM.

As in Guatemala, there are many countries where people are homeless and poverty is extreme. Your initiative is good, it welcomes any help and good intentions.

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#29. June 4th, 2011, at 1:59 PM.

Best of luck! I wish more people in this world were as eager as you are to help those in less than desirable conditions. We can easily take our lives for granted, until we actually experience what it might be like if we were born or live elsewhere in this world.

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#30. June 7th, 2011, at 10:53 AM.

House is one of our basic needs to live in this world. It will be helpful for people who live in Guatemala. I hope that everything was smooth success. And perhaps soon also come to places that also need a program like this.

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#32. June 8th, 2011, at 2:49 AM.

i hope other persons in the world were nice as you, i support your kindness, its helping them..and its nice to do to helping other person
nice post

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#33. June 8th, 2011, at 7:50 AM.

So happy for you guys! This will be a life changing experience for you both! Can’t wait to hear about your trip! I spread the new about your trip as best I can. I hope it helps raise some money!

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#34. June 8th, 2011, at 3:17 PM.

What a fabulous and generous thing to do. I cannot believe that in the 21st century, people are still living like this through no fault of their own. It is truly awful. I know how tough it is fundraising, I am doing a trek myself in China and have to raise £3000. I will use your directories next week when I am doing some work for my site to support your cause.

Well done and best wishes, Sonya

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#35. June 9th, 2011, at 2:12 AM.

Many people in developed nations have little idea of the amount of total poverty out there. It’s crazy. There are millions upon millions of people who have almost nothing and little chance to change their situation. Good on you for caring and raising awareness.

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#36. June 10th, 2011, at 11:24 AM.

guetamala’s people really poor?
Oh over earth i think 1-2 Billion people are very poor

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#37. June 13th, 2011, at 5:41 AM.

Nice idea to build houses for people.. thanks forpasting, with this article atleast find some way to help poor people..

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#38. June 15th, 2011, at 5:36 PM.

this is really touching. the fact that you take time out of your own personal life, and money away from your personal needs to go help others is amazing.

i’d love to see some videos or some more photos of the work you guys have done and the families that you have helped.

keep up the good work

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#39. June 23rd, 2011, at 6:16 PM.

i hope that poor Guatemala people can stay homes with concrete oneday. Rich countries must help them. we are all human!

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#40. June 24th, 2011, at 1:02 PM.

Its a nice effort to construct homes for poor people of Guatemala who don’t have money nor have sufficient resources to construct a house on their own. We all must try to do something good for others.

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#41. June 27th, 2011, at 4:40 PM.

All of us feel strongly for the poor but not all of us are able to sacrifice by spearheading a mission. You’re supporting a very good cause Pixelhead, helping the poor and needy is a good Samaritan’s work and your kind acts will not go unnoticed. This world needs more people like you, I wish you all the best. Keep it up!

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#42. July 1st, 2011, at 7:54 PM.

i am so sorry after read this post. While some people live in castle like houses some others live in a shed. we cant do anything for these innocent people to increase their standard of Living.

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#43. July 3rd, 2011, at 10:42 AM.

People need to learn from your example of giving kindness to others.

Wish you travel safe, have a successful journey filled with those good deeds, and return safe and in perfect health.

May your kind deeds bring you many blessings.

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#44. July 6th, 2011, at 10:09 AM.

I ts a nice effort to construct homes for poor people of Guatemala who don’t have money nor have sufficient resources to construct a house on their own.
thank blog alanyatravel…

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#45. July 8th, 2011, at 6:45 AM.

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#46. July 10th, 2011, at 2:14 PM.

I would love to travel and get involved in building homes for poor families in under developed country’s. The only thing holding me back is work. I know a friend that went and said it was the most emotionally rewarding thing he had ever done.

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#47. July 11th, 2011, at 4:04 PM.

This is amazing work that your are doing. My family took a trip to Guatemala about a year ago its awful the conditions these people live in. but they are still some of the friendliest people i know

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#48. July 12th, 2011, at 3:27 PM.

This is sad but the nice thing I guess you could say is that a lot this people are humble in heart. Something you don’t in todays greedy world.

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#49. July 12th, 2011, at 4:13 PM.

Having a good roof on our heads is an essential need. Governments in development countries prioritize building houses for the poorest of the poor.

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#50. July 13th, 2011, at 4:34 PM.

Housing in poor and war-torn areas (not to mention degraded urban environments mushc closer to home) is one of the fundamental issues that has to be addressed if we want to make any claim to be a civilized society. Of course, the housing problem per se needs addressing and this project is a great step forawrd; but we shouldn’t forget that the housing need exemplified here also serves to point to a many, much deeper background problems such as warfare, food inequality (between producers and consumers) and the systems that we have in place to respond effectively and rapidly to foreseable and unforeseable environmental disasters.

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#51. July 14th, 2011, at 4:07 AM.

Doing this for this people is such a good thing to do and for sure that God honor this kind of people. Godbless you always!

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#52. July 14th, 2011, at 7:21 AM.

I really liked your spirit of helping the poor ones and it seems here clearly. Building home is always the first and foremost dream of all.. and specially for those who don’t have any accommodation to live a life happily in a house..

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#53. July 21st, 2011, at 9:58 AM.

Just visited the website fromhousestohomes.org, and appreciate their effort working towards their aims to strengthen community harmony in highland Guatemala by building lasting, healthy homes, improving access to health care and education, and inspiring participation between the poor and civil society. Also great to share that they are not just doing it for name sake, and seriousness shows by their effort to provide cinder block houses that is more secured, and the fact that each house is equipped with bunk beds, stove, shelves. For power supply I would suggest to use solar powers that have low operational cost and have long life. What you say folks.

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#54. July 26th, 2011, at 9:15 AM.

Its very nice to see what you and your daughter are doing. I have seen with my own eyes in Brazil, the favelas and the poverty. Its always so sad to see it, and it is great to see people giving a hand to help these folks out.

-Jean