18 Homes

For 18 Countries

Help us ensure that we can continue our day-to-day work with the most vulnerable as we aim to reach our goal of building one emergency house in each country.

TECHO

28 years

More than 674 thousand lives changed and more than 1.6 million volunteers mobilized. It all started with a dream and a mission towards a just society without poverty. This is the trajectory of TECHO. Let's celebrate together!

The girl with a dancing heart

Panchita!

“Mama we have a floor! We have a floor!” From the moment a volunteer described the joy of seeing a 6-year-old girl dance in her new TECHO house for the first time, our short story began to fall into place. TECHO joined forces with Unsaid Studio to bring to life the story of Panchita, a 6-year-old girl that lives in an informal settlement.

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We actively work in different projects across 18 countries and count on the support of our partners. If your company is interested in joining the Empathy Pact, we will work together to find the best way to collaborate and bring much-needed change and improvement to the region.

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TECHO

is more than a roof

We aim to enhance housing and habitat conditions through the design, management and construction of housing projects, access to basic services, and community infrastructure, in joint action between community residents and volunteer youths..

We're TECHO

TECHO (teh-choh) is a youth-led non-profit organization that works in informal settlements to create a just society without poverty. Today over 200 million people live in poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean. No proper home, no potable water, sewage, or electricity access. Our mission is to change that reality, working to create system-changing solutions to end poverty and shape a future we all want to live in.

Countries Impacted

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Families with emergency housing

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Volunteers Engaged

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How we do it

We work together to assess the community’s needs, develop an action plan, and provide them with the tools to improve their quality of life and transform their communities. We do this with the support of our donors, volunteers, and families, all working together for a common goal.

Get to know our projects below.

Housing Solutions

Access to decent housing is a universal right and a place to meet our basic needs. One of our main goals is to bring families closer to decent housing. We seek to respond to the housing deficit caused by poverty or and natural disasters that affect thousands of people.

The emergency houses are made out of prefabricated wood panels, which allows for their efficient construction. They are built by the families who receive the house alongside volunteers.

+149.000

emergency houses built

+674

people with decent housing

Water & Sanitation Solutions

The lack of running water and sanitation is a common problem in Latin America. For this reason, we generate efficient, sustainable, and easy-to-install basic service solutions.

Water systems: rainwater harvesting and water towers
Sanitation solutions: bathrooms, water filters, and installation of sinks

+ 11.000

water and sanitation solutions

+ 350.000

people with access to water

Community Infrastructure Solutions

Infrastructure projects seek to improve community life, promoting community meetings and recreational activities.

Infrastructure for mobility: stairs, tracks, paths
Infrastructure for recreation and meeting spaces: squares, dining rooms, community halls

+ 9.000

community infrastructure solutions

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Become part of TECHO

Being a TECHO BFF monthly donor means you are committed to being a part of the solution and support the work we do every day. You’ll get updates on the projects we are working on around Latin America and the Caribbean.

Want to travel with a purpose? TECHO Troopers is a community of hands-on families building houses and human connections. It means being there with the people you are helping, working side-by-side, and living a mind-blowing human experience.

The Empathy Pact unites brands, institutions, and organizations to bring change by providing donations or joining building trips that serve as an unforgettable bonding experience for employees.