Concern For Kids - Projects

Roads, Water & Village Clinics Construction



A team of four or five volunteers is needed to supervise construction in remote mountain refugee camps and villages.As part of their duties, this team will identify villages where poor water and sanitation are a problem contributing to village health issues. They would implement water projects, build latrines, and educate people with the help of interpreters. This team will also build and improve farm roads. Volunteers are needed beginning the first of April and leaving the end of November. Long-term assignments are better for adjusting to the culture and having a maximum impact for the faith. Previous experience in construction is desirable. Iraqi building techniques are vastly different from American. Great flexibility is needed to accomplish this assignment without offending the Kurdish workers. Health must be better than average. Physical fitness is a must. The climate is harsh and the work is very hard for this assignment. A desire to show the love of Christ to Muslims is needed. Tools and equipment are available but may not meet American standards. One must improvise at every phase of work to keep the project going.