Solidarity in action: More than 130 volunteers improve the quality of life of several families

Honduras.

Last Saturday, March 15, we led a simultaneous construction brigade activity in three communities across the country: El Higo, Villanueva, Cortés; El Porvenir, Atlántida; and the village of El Socorro, Siguatepeque. Approximately 130 female volunteers from various companies and institutions participated in this initiative, aiming to improve the housing conditions of vulnerable families.

The purpose of the activity was to replace dirt floors with concrete floors in several homes, directly benefiting seven families. These actions contribute to reducing the risk of diseases associated with dirt floors and providing a safer and healthier environment for their inhabitants.

This brigade was held in commemoration of International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th, and highlighted the positive impact of female volunteerism in building resilient communities. Equipped with shovels, wheelbarrows, and a great deal of energy, the volunteers worked as a team to transform the lives of these families.

Martha Guillén, director of Habitat for Humanity Honduras, emphasized the importance of this initiative: “Each concrete floor we lay represents a significant improvement in the health and well-being of Honduran families. We are inspired to see the dedication and commitment of so many women united by a worthy cause.”

Participants included volunteers from companies such as Banpaís, Mapfre, and the Lady Lee Foundation, as well as universities such as UNITEC and the Catholic University of Honduras. Organizations such as the Merendón Rotary Club and the Honduran Red Cross also joined, consolidating a partnership that strengthens the initiative’s social impact.

The replacement of dirt floors is part of Habitat for Humanity’s “100,000 Floors to Play” regional strategy, which aims to replace 100,000 dirt floors with concrete floors in Latin America. Honduras reaffirms its commitment to this cause by improving the housing conditions of families in vulnerable situations.

With this action, Habitat for Humanity Honduras reiterates its commitment to transforming lives through access to decent housing. Thanks to the active participation of volunteers and strategic allies, more Honduran families now have safer homes that are more suitable for their development.