Dave McMurtry Changes lives in Colombia, S.A.

Dave McMurtry visited Colombia, South America, for three months back in 2002 and observed first-hand the plight of families displaced by civil strife. He noted that seventy percent of the population of Sincilejo, which is located 2 hours by road from Cartagena, consists of displaced people living in huts constructed of scrap wood and metal. Dave decided to help some of these people by building 25 permanent houses, including the infrastructure for sanitation facilities. Dave seeded the development with his own time and money and has watched his new “village” grow beyond his expectations as additional money has flowed from interested supporters. The project includes a counseling center designed to utilize the skills of the unemployed in the construction of the houses.

In an effort to keep his friends, family, colleagues, and the general public informed about his progress on the project, Dave set up this blog. Anyone wishing to contribute financially may do so by donating via the site to Habitat For Humanity, which has created a special account for Dave’s project, and undertaken to issue tax receipts.

An inspiring story: http://www.helpdavechangelives.org/