In the poorest areas of highland Guatemala, many indigenous families live in makeshift homes that are constructed of cornstalk, corrugated metal, or cardboard, with nothing but dirt for the floor. Living in these unsafe conditions strips families of both dignity and hope. Further compounding the situation, this type of house fuels chronic health problems.

Our program is structured so that our volunteers can build an entire house, from start to finish, in just 5 days. Working with our loyal team of construction workers, and alongside the recipient family, volunteers of all ages can take part in this hands-on work experience. On the last day of the build, an intimate key presentation ceremony takes place in the finished house. During this emotional ceremony, volunteers present to family the keys to their finished home.

Our houses are made of cement and painted in bright colors chosen by the homeowner. Each home has a metal locking door, a skylight, and a working window. We build in the villages surrounding Antigua, based on where the need is greatest at the time. Most job sites are a 30 to 45-minute drive from Antigua, where our volunteers sleep (either in hotels, homestays, Airbnb, or hostels).

Some volunteers come down for just a week while others spend several. Though the primary focus is home-building, Antigua is filled with treasures to explore. Farther afield, some of our volunteers visit Lake Atitlan or explore Chichicastenago. before our after the build.

Our simple 13 x 19-ft block homes are life-changing to our community members. More profoundly than simply providing a safe & secure place to sleep at night, the home gives our families the dignity needed to face the future with hope.

In March of 2024, we proudly reached the milestone of completing our 2000th home.

TOGETHER, WE HAVE BUILT 2061 HOMES!!