Jimmy Carter
On December 5, the 82nd birthday of Thailand’s revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej—in whose honor the 82 Carter project houses were built—Habitat Thailand celebrated by giving back to the community an old school building and school grounds that were used as a construction office and volunteer food tent while the new Habitat community was being built.
The school building had been abandoned and deemed unsafe for use prior to Habitat’s request to borrow it. Habitat refurbished the building for the community and will donate sports equipment and office supplies for the community’s planned use of the space as a new sports center. Habitat Thailand is also working to get donations for a small library in the community center and for playground equipment in the garden area.
Meanwhile, throughout December, contractors worked to finish the technical work that was not part of the Carter project—including electrical outlet installation, ceilings, plumbing and tiling. Nearly 60 families have already moved into their new homes and the rest will make the move over the coming weeks.
Moving in has brought back memories from the build week for many homeowners, especially memories of volunteers. As new homeowner Aphiwat Gorkue told volunteers as the Carter project came to a close: “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to change my life for the better. I have realized that wherever you are, we share the same love. And this is the greatest thing in the world.”
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