EABJM Lille, France arrives in KK 12th June 2008

12th June 2008: The Global Village program of Habitat for Humanity Kota Kinabalu welcomes 30 volunteers from EABJM Lille, France! 4 teachers and 26 students. 2 of the teachers and 3 of the students were here too last year. Welcome to Sabah, the "Land Below the Wind". Pictures show the volunteers arriving at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) welcomed by Board Members of Habitat for Humanity KK, with Chief Co-Ordinator Ms Joanna Kitingan warmly welcoming all the participants! We wish all of you a pleasant stay in Sabah. Thank you for coming to help us build Habitat homes. Pictures show the group at the KKIA and boarding the coach to the hotel.

ISKL Farewell Dinner at Roof Top, Warisan Square

13th June 2008: All good things must come to end? No, this is not good bye. This is 'until we see you again'. Thank you for coming ISKL. Thank you so much. You have once again showered your love to the community in Sabah. You don't even know the home owner here, yet you came and build them a new home with your sweat, time and sacrifice. Certificates were presented to each and every participant by Johan Amilin. Habitat T-shirt was also given to every participant from ISKL. Several students as well as the teachers shared their testimonies and their experiences. The ISKL farewell coincided and was jointly held with the Welcome Dinner for the Global Village Team from EABJM Lille, France. So, it was one BIG PARTY when students and teachers from different regions and countries but with the same loving and giving hearts, met for the first time! Until we meet again ISKL, have a safe and blessed journey and a wonderful holiday! We love you! God bless!

ISKL action pix at the build site on 4th & final day of work

13th June 2008: It rained on Day One, very heavy rain in the afternoon. For the rest of the days, the team from ISKL enjoyed great weather and this was indeed a true blessing. On the 4th and final day of the build at Kampong Kiansom Lama, the pace and energy of the volunteers picked up. Once again, Habitat for Humanity Kota Kinabalu thank all of you for your contribution and dedication to our programs.

Talk by ISKL on "How to start a H4H club in your school"

12th June 2008: 3 Students from the International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), (Tony, Jack & Alex) presented a talk at the Sabah State Library during their visit to Kota Kinabalu from 8th to 14th June 2008. All 3 of them are members of the H4H club in their school. H4H is an acronym for 'Habitat For Humanity'. Various creative and innovative activities are held in their club to raise funds, during which time they bond and get to know each other better. They design their own Habitat T-shirts and raise their own funds for their trip to Sabah. They also shared on their individual involvement and experiences at Habitat build sites and how it has impacted their lives. Board Member and Chief Co-ordinator of the ISKL team visit to KK, Johan Amilin, encouraged local schools and students to participate in our Habitat for Humanity programs. Start young and grow with us. Also present at the Talk was Mr John Thomas who is the principal organizer from ISKL.

Materials & Tools for ISKL build

10th June 2008: Materials & Tools stacked and ready for the next day's work. The tools are washed and cleaned by the volunteers at the end of each work day. Material & tools management are essential for achieving efficiency and cost control. Every volunteer are briefed and informed to take good care of the tools at the work site.

Gloria Tan visits build site during ISKL build at Kiansom

10th June 2008: Regional Finance Manager (Business Strategy & Analysis)Asia-Pacific Ms Gloria Tan (light blue and in jeans) visited the Habitat build site at Kampong Kiansom Lama during the build by ISKL. She was introduced to the teachers in charge and was given a briefing on the progress by the Board Members. Thanks for coming by and providing us with energy and encouragement, Gloria!

Team work of ISKL

10th June 2008: Pictures show progress of building site as the 3 teams from ISKL continue to work on Day 2 at Kampong Kiansom Lama.