Studies have shown that factors such as poor design and construction materials, lack of water and sanitation services, housing affordability, and tenure insecurity have direct impacts on people’s health.

To generate greater evidence to demonstrate the benefits of concrete floors on people’s quality of life, Habitat for Humanity prepared this report based on the findings of three impact assessments conducted in our region: a quantitative impact assessment in the Dominican Republic and two qualitative assessments in Nicaragua and Guatemala.

El Centro Terwilliger de Innovación en Vivienda de Hábitat, trabaja con los distintos actores del mercado de la vivienda para que se ofrezcan más y mejores servicios, productos y financiamiento innovador que responda a la real necesidad.

All our projects integrate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) strategies. 

Did you know that housing is a fundamental human right? Yet, the United Nations estimates that approximately 1.8 billion people worldwide lack a safe place to live. 

At Habitat for Humanity, we do not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment. The safety and well-being of the people in the communities where we work, as well as our volunteers and partners, are our top priority. 

Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit, non-governmental organization specializing in building and improving affordable housing for low-income families.