A woman shown from the waist up in her home kitchen.

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​

  • A woman standing in the doorway of her home.

    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.

  • A woman reading a book

    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.

  • Kinha and his father outside their new home.

    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.

  • A man and his daughter inside a house

    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.

  • A man wearing a suit stands in a doorway

    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.

  • Un hombre y su hija

    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.

  • Un hombre frente a la puerta de una casa

    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.

  • Una mujer abre la puerta de una casa

    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.

  • A man opening the door.

    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.

  • Un hombre frente a una vitrina de trofeos

    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.