How are recipient families selected?
Families in need of simple, decent shelter apply to the local Habitat affiliate. Interested families are encouraged to come to a series of educational meetings. Families are then selected as beneficiaries by the local committee on the basis of level of need, ability to repay the no-interest loan and willingness to become partners in the program. Every family must be willing to contribute “sweat equity,” time and effort in the construction of their home and the homes of other recipients in the programme. Habitat does not discriminate in the family selection process on the basis of race, religion or tribe.
