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Carlos (44) and Thelma (42) live in their new house in Guastatoya, El Progreso.
Carlos worked as a mason on a Habitat construction site, which is how they learned about the housing programs . After renting for a long time, they inherited a land and decided to start the construction of their own home. Now Carlos and Thelma have a nice home for them and their children where they will grow safely.
«The days of work with the volunteer brigade are unforgettable for us.» – Telma says. «They were all very nice and helpful. We thank them again from the bottom of our hearts for their support and for the wonderful time we spent together.« Carlos Bolaños.






Karla (24) lives with her daughter Deyanara (1.5) and her mother Blanca in Guastatoya, El Progreso. She greets us joyfully and shows us her new house.
Karla’s brother, Christian, worked as a mason on a Habitat Guatemala construction site and introduced her the possibility of building a home.
«Before, we rented for years, our dream was to have our own house. And now we are very happy here, we have peace, and privacy. Now we can live with dignity. Thank you!» – Karla
The family can now can save money that was used on rent and focus on more productive activities in the home.
«When the volunteers were here it was very interesting for us. Especially that the women also worked normally on the construction site. We are very grateful! Now we have our own house. Thank you!» – Karla and her mother tell us smiling.



Leslie (35) lives in her new house on the outskirts of Sanarate, El Progreso with her mother Dolores (61) and her son Hessle (14).
Leslie works at the Social Security Office in Guatemala City. For many years, Leslie and her motherlived with relatives or renting.
In 2019, they heard about the possibility of building a house with Habitat Guatemala.
«The local Habitat staff helped us to apply, then everything happened quickly. After only 6 months we moved in!» – she tells us joyfully. «We do feel very secure here.»
When asked about the experience of working with volunteers, Leslie’s mom said: «We are very grateful for the help of the volunteers. They were all very nice. We worked, ate and laughed together. We feel a great gratitude». Leslie.


«Pase adelante!» – Aura (40) says with her children Mariangel (8) and Hostin (10) as they invite us in to their home high up in the hills of Guastatoya, El Progreso.
Aura is a single mother of 4 children.For many years, they moved regularily from one rental apartment to the next. Through friends she heard about Habitat Guatemala and with hard work, Aura managed to buy a land where she could build a home. The Habitat Guatemala staff helped her with the paperwork and the build.
«Our last housing was made of wood and plastic, it was not good for us, the children were sick all the time. Now, we have a beautiful house. I can’t tell you how happy we are! Thanks to God and to all of you!» – Aura
She proudly tells us about her chicken in the garden and that they always have fresh eggs. Next, she would like to buy a new gate and improve the entrance area of the plot.
Regarding her experience working with the volunteers, Aura said: «When the volunteers came, we became friends. They really helped us a lot, thank you so much for that, I hope everyone is doing well wherever they are right now. I hope that one day we can meet again«.


On the small terrace of her house overlooking Guastatoya, El Progreso, Dalila (46) welcomes us with a shy smile. She lives here as a single mother with her youngest daughter Gracieli (16). In the past, Dalila was rejected multiple times for a mortage. After inheritering a land from her father, a donor was found to help her build her home.
«The Habitat staff here in Guastatoya was very helpful. Over the past 25 years, I have moved many times. I wanted very much to have my own house to live with dignity.» – Dalila
Dalila and her daughter now have a safe place to call home and also plan to improve the terrace of her house in the future. She wanted to thank the volunteers for their support in building her new home: «It was a pleasure to work with the volunteers. I invite them to come to visit me soon. I bless each and every one of you. Thank you!«



Hábitat para la Humanidad Guatemala con el apoyo de los colaboradores de la oficina de Huehuetenango implementaron un proyecto de Asistencia Humanitaria para beneficiar a la familia Solís, ubicada en Cantón Sector Cuatro del Municipio de Aguacatán.
Se realizó un proceso de evaluación y acercamiento con la familia, debido al riesgo que presentaba el terreno donde vivían, se vieron forzados a trasladarse. Con el apoyo de familiares y amigos compraron un nuevo lote, en donde se comenzó a trabajar en la nueva solución habitacional.
Para la implementación del proyecto se le entregó a la familia los siguientes productos:
Se realizaron las siguientes acciones:
➢ Evaluación del terreno para verificar el nivel de riesgo existente.
➢ Validación de la familia y registro en el sistema.
➢ Cotización de materiales de construcción.
➢ Elaboración de vales de compra de materiales de construcción.
➢ Traslado de materiales de construcción a la comunidad.
➢ Contratación de Mano de Obra
Proceso constructivo
En la verificación de las condiciones del terreno, se establecieron características como: accesos vehiculares, pendiente del terreno, amenazas internas y externas, servicios existentes etc. asimismo se le indicó a la familia beneficiada, cuál sería su participación en el proceso de construcción, específicamente en el aporte de mano de obra no calificada, traslado de materiales y almacenamiento.

En el proceso constructivo, se utilizaron materiales de calidad, respetando las especificaciones técnicas emitidas en los planos constructivos respectivos.

Se realizaron tres visitas técnicas estratégicas por parte del Asesor Técnico Constructivo de la oficina de Huehuetenango, con el objetivo de poder cumplir con la asesoría a las familias y garantizar la calidad de la construcción.

La vivienda híbrida construida, está conformada por dos ambientes y un corredor, la base constructiva es de mampostería de block, en varios muros se combina con material prefabricado Durock, principalmente en la división de los ambientes y en la fachada principal.

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Hábitat para la Humanidad Guatemala trabaja en proyectos de Asistencia Humanitaria para apoyar a familias en situaciones de emergencia por desastres de origen natural y/o causados por el ser humano, a través de soluciones habitacionales para las personas damnificadas.
Contacto
Juan José Maldonado.
Coordinador de Prevención y Reducción de Riesgo de Desastres.
jmaldonado@habitatguate.org
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