About From Houses to Homes

From Houses to Homes enters indigenous communities to work with some of the poorest of Guatemalan families to replace a cornstalk shack with a block home that is affordable to maintain. This 13 X 19 home has a locking door to provide a better security and a roof to protect from the elements. From Houses to Homes has been working in Guatemala since 2004, and have built over 1000 homes. They also fund health clinic and a local school to improve health and opportunities for the future.


A Snapshot of Guatemala

Guatemala is rich in nature and spirit, but among the largest population of extreme poverty in Central America. A lack of resources causes many indigenous families live in makeshift homes that are constructed of nothing more than cornstalk or cardboard walls with dirt floors. Such homes are inadequate shelter from the elements, and contribute to chronic health problems.


Volunteering at From Houses to Homes

From Houses to Homes often welcomes volunteers to accompany local staff from Antigua to a local community where you can help with building and maintaining homes and constructing basic furniture (such as bunk beds). It may also be possible to help at the local school (Spanish proficiency required for volunteering at the school). Click on the link below to learn more about the organization and about volunteer opportunities. You may contact them directly through their website or use the contact form below.