Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project: Mekong Build 2009 -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l

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Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project: Mekong Build 2009 -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l

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Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project: Mekong Build 2009

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OverviewThe need for affordable housing in the Mekong region is immense. Some of the poorest people in Asia live along the countries touching The Mekong River. Nearly one-third of the population lives in poverty—many on less than one dollar per day.
From November 15–20, 2009, The Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project will unite volunteers and families in need of decent, affordable housing in the Mekong region. During the weeklong build, volunteers will build with an estimated 300 families in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and China's Sichuan Province.
Says President Carter, "Together during the week, we will help hundreds of families into decent housing and bring attention to an area where many people live in deplorable poverty."
The project is also the beginning of a five-year Habitat for Humanity initiative to work with 50,000 families in the five countries.
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― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.