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Fundamentals of the Program
- The team itself or donors from other sources, donate the money for one or more houses.
- A Brigade Captain with the guidance of the Director of Construction Brigades, assembles a construction team from an individual school, university, church, or town that wants to help, but seeks the added enjoyment of working together as a cohesive group.
- More often than not, a group is assembled from various communities and even several states. These mixed brigade experiences are often preferred as participants make friends with others from elsewhere in the States.
- Construction knowledge is not necessary, but a strong back and a committed heart are required. It is valuable if a few people with construction, carpentry or masonry skills can join the team!
- The Brigade Captain will insure supplies are in place, interpreters are available, and an on-site foreman supervises the build. The advance team will select the most appropriate family to receive the new house.
- The rapport with your team members, and the interaction with villagers, the strong bond established with the recipient family, and leaving behind a concrete testament to the team’s efforts are the highlights of this brigade.
- To learn more about Construction Brigades please send an email to brigades@propapa.org
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