US Global Village volunteers at Site B

7th July 2008: 9 volunteers out of 18 started working at Habitat Kota Kinabalu build site at Kampong Sinagang (about 40 minutes from KK). Despite their long flight from the US and without much sleep, the team demonstrated eagerness to start work. Pix shows the team arriving at the site and getting organized for work allocation. Thanks fellas! We appreciate you guys loads!

US GV volunteers at Build Site A (Kampong Kiansom Lama)

7th July 2008: Not wasting any precious time, 9 of the team members of 18 got to the site at Kampong Kiansom Lama to immediately familiarize themselves and to start work! Pictures show the team getting into gear with gusto. Once again, thank you for your contribution, commitment and dedication. We in Habitat KK truly appreciate it.

US GV volunteers meeting Home Partners at Kampong Kiansom Lama!!

7th July 2008: US Global Village volunteers from Team Enzo Repola at Habitat for Humanity Kota Kinabalu build site at Kampong Kiansom Lama meeting and being introduced to Home Partners David Baba (who is a mechanic) and his wife Nancy Kilintong (a clerk). This is the 1st time that Habitat KK is hosting an adult GV team from the USA. With 18 volunteers in the team, the group was divided equally into 2 teams, one at Building Site A (Kampong Kiansom Lama) and the second team at Building Site B (at Kampong Sinagang). What an exciting time lay ahead for the volunteers, who came from so far away to contribute so willingly, readily and lovingly.

USA Global Village Team: Welcome Briefing, Welcome Native Beads & Self Introduction

7th July 2008: After checking in at the Kasih Sayang Resort, the US Global Villlage Team were warmly welcomed by Allen Tong, President of Habitat for Humanity Kota Kinabalu, who also gave a briefing of the local guidelines, safety rules, the current build sites, logistics, transportation, food and drinks arrangements, etc. PR Chairman and Chief Co-ordinator Jeannette Tong presented individual welcome packs and garlanded each and every team member with native beads. Each volunteer then introduced themselves with a brief background and where they came from.

Check-in & Welcome Refreshments at Kasih Sayang

7th July 2008: The US Global Village Team of 18 volunteers led by Enzo Repola checked in at the Kasih Sayang Resort at Kampong Sinagang, about 40 minutes from Kota Kinabalu, where it is really cool, refreshing and with a breath-taking view of Mount Kinabalu and the city of Kota Kinabalu comfortably nestled below the hills.

Welcome Dinner at Emperor's Delight

6th July 2008: After travelling so many hours, and with so little rest, the team proceeded to a La Mian dinner at Emperor's Delight...something not too heavy - before an early night's rest to prepare for the first day of work at the Habitat worksite the next day...pix shows the arrival and awaiting for the dinner to be served!

At last, the US Global Village Team of Enzo Repola arrives

6th July 2008: The Global Village Team from the USA led by Enzo Repola arriving in Kota Kinabalu International Airport, being welcomed by President Allen Tong and PR Chairman Jeannette Tong, who is also the Chief Co-Ordinator for this team. Welcome Enzo and team to the 'Land Below the Wind'. Despite the long journey, picture shows the members pretty high spirited and looking eager to take on whatever we dish out for them at our Habitat worksites! That's the way, ah ha, ah ha, I like it, ah ha, ah ha...That''s the way, ah-ha, ah-ha, I like it!!!