WOW! Our very first Global Village team of volunteers came from France. A total of 14 students plus 3 teachers came from EABJM Lille, led by team leader Rajan. They spent 2 weeks in June/July 2007 in 2 separate Habitat build sites in Kota Kinabalu (One in Tamparuli and one in Penampang). They took the tasks to hand and managed to withstand the tough and hot tropical weather quite well. Truly remarkable. And you know something? They love the Malaysian food!! Some of the students can really take 'hot spicy stuff'. At first we were a bit wary about the work that was ahead but lo and behold, they were stupendous taking the tasks at hand and working with tremendous team spirit. Another good news: they are coming back again next year! This time with 31 volunteers. Let's all look forward to another great time of bonding and helping people in need of decent roof and housing over their heads. Syabas!
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