ARMENIA

BUILD

A significant part of the housing stock in Armenia is in deplorable condition.The main problems include insufficient energy insulation, poor condition ofthe gas, water and sewerage systems and unhygienic conditions ofbathrooms and kitchens. Insufficient window insulation is a major problemin all regions. Many families do not have access to drinking water. The vastmajority of the housing continues to deteriorate.

The housing need in Armenia

The first church in the world wasbuilt in Armenia

Armenia is the home to the mostancient winery

Lavash is an authentic piece ofArmenian cuisine that was includedin the UNESCO Intangible CulturalHeritage

Snow-capped Mount Ararat is thenational symbol of Armenia

INTERESTING FACTS

ARMENIA BUILD----

20 - 29 August, 2016

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20 August, SaturdayTravel day. Late night\early morning arrival toYerevan.21 August, SundayWelcome and Orientation with HFH Armenia staff. .Yerevan city tour. Transfer to build location. Dinner22, 23 and 24 August Breakfast. Health and safety orientation (Monday).Build on worksite 9 am – 4.30pm (lunch on site).Dinner and free evening.25 August, ThursdayFree day for cultural activities. Dinner and freeevening.26 August, FridayBreakfast. Build on worksite 9 am – 4.30pm (lunch onsite). Dinner and free evening.27 August, SaturdayBreakfast. Build on worksite 9 am – 4.30pm (lunch onsite). Clean up, blessing ceremony. BBQ dinner.28 August, SundayBreakfast. Transfer to Yerevan. Evaluations at HFHAoffice. Lunch. Free time and dinner.29 August, MondayBreakfast. Departure day.

ITINERARY

Cost of the trip is $1,500 plus round-trip airfare. Trip costincludes lodging, food, in-country transport, cultural activities,traveler’s medical insurance, orientation and donation toHabitat for Humanity for program support. Participants willneed to arrange and pay for their own flight to Armenia and visa(if required).

COST

For more information about the Armenia Build, please contact team leaderJoão at joaomacedocruz@gmail.com

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ARMENIA BUILD----

20 - 29 August, 2016