We prioritize families living with dirt or deteriorated floors, especially those led by women, with young children, elderly members, or people with disabilities.

Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with the Inter-American Cement Federation (FICEM), launched 100,000 Floors to Play On in 2022. 

This initiative seeks to replace dirt floors with concrete floors in vulnerable homes across the region.

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.

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.

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.