Housing and Health
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.
A floor equals resilience. The impact of concrete floors on the lives of families in Latin America and the Caribbean
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.
Publications
Habitat's Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter
The goal of the Terwilliger Center is to make the housing market work more effectively and efficiently for people in need of decent and affordable housing, thereby improving the quality of life for these households.
Monitoring and evaluation
All our projects integrate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) strategies.
The housing deficit in Latin America and the Caribbean
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.
Habitat for Humanity's Commitment to Safeguarding and Welfare
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.
The Habitat for Humanity Story
Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit, non-governmental organization specializing in building and improving affordable housing for low-income families.