The Ajmac Family
Carlos and Gladis Ajmac live in the department of Tecpán, Guatemala, with their two children. Their son, Esau, is 7 and their daughter, Emili, is 5. Before buying land and partnering with Habitat Guatemala to build their home, the Ajmac family rented a house. «Our rent every month was double what our mortgage is now.», explains Carlos.
Together, the family runs a sandal making business out of their home; They have two employees and sell the sandals at local markets in the department. After 5 years of renting, they are happy to have more space where they can run their business and be together as a family.
«We were sad when the volunteers left!», exclaims Gladis. «But, thanks to God, we are happy and more comfortable in our new home.»
As part of Habitat for Humanity Guatemala’s 100,000th Housing Celebration the Barrios family received the keys for their new house! Their house is the 100,000th housing solution that has been constructed with the support of Habitat Guatemala and many wonderful volunteers.
