HXP has projects in 75 locations around the world. Each location has a project in which builders willing and I can l collaborate with locals in order to meet a specific need for that community. We dive deep into learning what challenges the country, communities, and local organizations face. We do all this research so we can be sure that HXP is making positive changes and the program is sustainable.
What is sustainability?
Sustainability refers to the ability to maintain positive outcomes over time. In humanitarian work, it means conducting programs that do not adversely affect communities or environments currently or in the long term—ensuring projects continue to benefit the area after our involvement ends.
Our Criteria:
Rigorous Evaluation:
- We employ thorough vetting assessments for potential projects, measuring the economic, environmental, cultural, and societal consequences before, during, and after the implementation of a project. We work each year to improve the sustainability of our projects.
Local Partnerships:
- We collaborate exclusively with local individuals and organizations. Each trip will have a local team which includes a coordinator, architects, and construction workers. They each assist in different capacities of their personal expertise to prepare and support the project. This strives to foster community ownership of the project.
Community Involvement:
- Projects are designed and executed with active participation from local beneficiaries to ensure relevance, long-term maintenance, and remain aligned with local needs. For example, building a classroom would entail confirming plans for staffing and continued funding for such.
Resource Sustainability:
- Local teams help us check that the resources used for the project are not depleting the areas needs or cause negative environmental consequences.
No trace trips:
- To prevent dependency, we avoid bringing gifts, donations, and food. We ensure no trips leave behind waste nor offer monetary donations as a habit of such acts results in community expectations for future HXP trips. We encourage self-sufficiency in the communities where we serve, thus we believe service and fostered relationships are the most meaningful contribution we can offer.
Cultural Interactions & Respect:
- We promote a mutual appreciation and love between HXP builders and trip leaders with locals in communities where we serve. We actively do our best to respect cultures and build long lasting relationships.
We continuously refine our processes based on survey data and research in an effort to uphold our mission of strengthening the covenant roots of Israel while remaining responsible humanitarians. We strive to ensure a lasting, positive footprint on both those we serve and those serving.