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Breaking Ground With Solid Ground
June 26, 2017On June 19, 2017, Habitat for Humanity Guatemala staff gathered from around the country to talk about their commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s newest global advocacy campaign: Solid Ground.
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Habitat Guatemala Goes International
April 21, 2017In late March, Habitat for Humanity Guatemala participated in the Habitat for Humanity International Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. For the first time since 2001, over 2,500 attendees from 1,000 USA affiliates and 50 global affiliates regrouped for a week of learning and engagement.
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The Power of Global Village
March 17, 2017The power of Global Village is relationships like the one of Lacey and William. Families of different countries and languages united by the power of homeownership.
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Solution 85,001: Completed in Memorium
February 15, 2017The crew worked tirelessly. Throughout the day, they passed concrete into the new houses, stacked blocks, and tied rebar after rebar.
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Give the gift of fresh air on #GivingTuesday
November 21, 2016Most of us are familiar with the tradition of “Black Friday.” This day, which falls the Friday after Thanksgiving, is often filled with visuals of frenzied shoppers zig zagging through mall shops with family members in tow, hoping to pinpoint the perfect deal for that perfect holiday gift. But how many of us know […]
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Q&A with Renaud Cuchet: “Not only theory, there has to be action”
April 19, 2016A Q&A with our new President of the Board gives insight into Habitat Guatemala’s vision and future.
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Living in an Adobe House
March 10, 2016Adobe may be cheap, but it leaves homeowners clouded with worry that it will collapse.
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A Full Week as a Volunteer
January 19, 2016The St. Louis College of Pharmacy came to Guatemala on a special trip that counted for college credits. Want to know what a trip is like? Check it out!
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Healthy Home Kits: Lesbia Antonieta Morales and Hilda Elvia Calel Tol
Fair Trade Coffe and HousingWith a grateful smile, Hilda says: “Thanks to the volunteers, our everyday life is easier.”
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Smokeless Stoves: Maria Antonieta Chávez Saloj and Magdalena Catarina Chox Choror
Thrivent - Fred Ebbesen“I now say, yes! It is true! I can cook everything at the same time. And I take about two hours to look for enough wood, which lasts three days.”
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The Velásquez García Family
Habitat for Humanity Our Towns“Much of what I do can be completed in my house. I have more free time that way. I feel more free rather than being confined to two rooms,” Mercedes says.
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Sanitary Latrines: Simón Yax and Reina Isabel Vásquez Yac
Habitat for Humanity Our Towns“I like that Habitat Guatemala has projects, especially Healthy Home Kits,” Simón remarks. “With the stove, the latrine, and the filter, families can be better.”
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Sanitary Latrines: the Chávez Velázquez de Xamíne Family
Thrivent - Bret Wims“Now, it works well, it’s cleaner and easier to clean, and it’s so comfy!” she exclaims.
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The Saquic Toc Family
Thrivent - Bret WimsFor as long as she could remember, she woke up in her mother’s overcrowded house to the sounds of seven other people traipsing between rooms. She dreamed of a better living situation, especially to cope with a painful time in her life.
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The López Garcia Family
Thrivent - Bret Wims“Many people in the neighborhood have Habitat Guatemala houses, or have worked with Habitat Guatemala projects,” Rudy mentions. “We went to the office in Panajachel to find out more, and we turned in our paperwork shortly after.”
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Smokeless Stoves: Matea Chiroy Chuj de Mendoza and Susana Xoquic Guit
Thrivent - Bret WimsThanks to their local committee, Matea and Susana both collaborated with Habitat for Humanity Guatemala to build smokeless stoves. Their lives have been changed forever.
