Let’s open the door to 16 Voices of Habitat
A journey across our presence in Latin America and the Caribbean
The impact of the cause of
decent housing
Let’s open the door to volunteers, families, allies, community leaders, and collaborators who have worked alongside us to build a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
This is an intimate look into the lives of people and their connection to a greater cause.
Be inspired by
16 voices of Habitat
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Through the 100,000 Floors to Play On initiative, Myriam has improved her children’s living conditions. Now, they can play and have fun on a concrete floor. Her story is one of the 16 Voices celebrating our 50th anniversary.
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Carolina has dedicated more than ten years of her life to volunteering. Through the partnership between Habitat for Humanity Mexico and Fundación Banorte, she has joined us in building homes for families and developing community solutions. Her story is one of the 16 voices commemorating our 50th anniversary.
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Kinha and his father lost their home due to the floods in Brazil. Amid this difficult situation, his father became ill and had to have his leg amputated. This story of resilience is one of Habitat for Humanity’s 16 Voices and shows how our program creates life-changing impact for people with disabilities.
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Bianca is the youngest of our 16 Voices. After years of living in rented homes, she now has a place to call her own at just thirteen years old, thanks to a project that enabled her father to access affordable financing. Her story comes to us from Paraguay as we celebrate our fiftieth anniversary.
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Our work in Peru is carried out through partners such as EPEI Peru, represented in 16 Voices through Orlando’s story. This organization has become a strategic partner in promoting the use of quality electrical products.
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After their home was destroyed by Hurricanes Eta and Iota, Manuel and his daughter moved through several temporary shelters until, with the support of Habitat for Humanity, they were able to access safe and decent housing. His story joins 16 other voices commemorating our 50th anniversary.
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Juan Pablo joins his voice from Guatemala to tell us about the dream he made come true for his mother: owning a home. His voice represents the families who, through their hard work, are able to build a house through our lending program.
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Ángela Beatriz shares the story of how an improvement to her bathroom becomes an opportunity to protect the family legacy built by her father: the home where she lives with her mother and siblings. She is one of our 16 voices, speaking to us from Argentina.
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Through our Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, we partner with organizations committed to improving access to adequate housing for low-income families. Jonathan lends his voice to represent VisionFund Mexico and our financial partners, who provide opportunities for financial inclusion.
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Raúl José Buitrago, General Manager of The Minute of God Organization Corporation, joins Habitat for Humanity’s 16 Voices series, representing our partners and Colombia. His story shows how, when we work together, we can bring greater hope to those who need it most.
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Ernesto Castro, Area Vice President of Habitat for Humanity Latin America and the Caribbean, joins the 16 voices representing our collaborators and Costa Rica. His story is a testimonial to the organization’s global reach and the longevity of our history.