Sisters Habitat builds in Kyrgyzstan

In September 2014, Sisters Habitat for Humanity sent a team of four to work with Habitat for Humanity International to complete a home-building project in the village of Barskoon, Kyrgyzstan.

The team, known as "Small But Mighty," consisted of Jack and MaryAnne McDonnell, Kevin Neary, all Sisters residents, and Gus Bigos, Neary's brother-in-law from Colorado.

During the two-week build, the last of the season in Barskoon, the team was able to complete the work that can be done by volunteers and turn the project over to local professionals to finish the home for a family of four.

On Tuesday, February 17, Jack and MaryAnne will give a slideshow and presentation about the build, and the beautiful country of Kyrgyzstan, known as "the Switzerland of Central Asia." The presentation will take place at Sisters City Hall at 7 p.m.

The McDonnells found this trip to be such a rewarding and fulfilling experience that they are planning to return to Kyrgyzstan in September 2015 for another Habitat for Humanity International build.

Sisters Habitat for Humanity is seeking adventurous volunteers to join the McDonnells. No building experience is required, only a desire to help a family in need of a decent home while learning about each other's cultures in the process.

For more information on the upcoming build contact Sharlene Weed at Sisters Habitat for Humanity at 541-549-1193, [email protected]