My Story

I am extremely lucky and privileged to have been chosen by Aon to be part of a team helping to build homes and communities in Guatemala in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity. In Jan 2019 I will be working alongside the rest of the Aon team on-site for a week to build homes and smokeless stoves. Before then each member of the team will be raising funds to pay for the cost of the builds we are working on as well as other builds. This is not a holiday - we have been warned that we will have to work long hours in very hot temperatures. I will also be paying the costs of my own expenses, flight and accommodation etc so all monies contributed will go towards the homes being built. Guatemala is one of the poorest and inequitable countries in Latin America. Out of a population of 15.5 million there is a housing deficit of 1.8 million houses. The poorest people cook on open fires in their dwellings leading to a high incidence of chronic respiratory issues - hence the need to build smokeless stoves as well as homes. The recipients also work on the houses and contribute to the costs. I appreciate where I live, the life I lead and the opportunities I have had and I look forward to being able to contribute to the improvement in the lives of others, particularly those who are as warm and welcoming as the people of Central America. All contributions are very much appreciated.