We are an organization made up of young volunteers and residents of low-income communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Through our joint efforts, we are working to overcome the poverty in which millions of people on the continent live.
with local teams working on an ongoing basis throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
people in the region who have been impacted, through our housing and development programs.
They have taken action and made a commitment to transform the reality of their region.
Mobilize young volunteers to carry out meaningful,
emergency response efforts in collaboration with residents of low-income communities and other stakeholders in society, developing housing and habitat solutions and strengthening community capacities.
To be an organization that has transformed the quality of life for 1 million people who no longer live in mud-floored homes in Latin America and the Caribbean, through the mobilization of 2 million volunteers.
We act in pursuit of the common good and against injustices and inequalities.
We are confident that, through our work, we will improve society.
We enrich our purpose through collaboration among people from diverse backgrounds.
We are creative and proactive in developing solutions with a forward-thinking approach.
We carry out high-quality projects with a focus on continuous improvement.
We have stories of resilience from across the continent, stemming from our interactions with communities in the settlements.
Through this joint effort, we implement community development programs, social infrastructure, and housing solutions that ensure a comprehensive transformation of the living environment.
We report and are accountable for our financial results, year after year.
As an organization, our results and operations are of public interest. In that regard, we are responsible for reporting and being accountable for the outcomes of our actions, the management of our resources, and our objectives.
We are a coalition of social organizations operating in 18 countries, dedicated to ending poverty in informal settlements.
We work in a coordinated manner throughout the region, sharing best practices and scaling up proven solutions to eradicate housing insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean.
We are a civil society organization guided by the principles of transparency and accountability.
That is why we adhere to the Global Standard for Civil Society Accountability.
Our annual report reflects TECHO commitment TECHO transparency and efficiency in the use of resources.
In 2024, we allocated 70% of our funding directly to carrying out our mission in the field (housing and habitat), while 14% was focused on institutional development and 16% on administrative management.
More than just a timeline, our history is the story of a collective commitment to social justice.
Since our founding, we have harnessed the power of volunteerism to work at the heart of the settlements, driving structural changes and housing solutions that restore dignity to the heart of the community.
The impact of our intervention model and the transparency of our management have been recognized by high-level international organizations.
These awards not only celebrate our ongoing work with families and volunteers, but also validate our technical and social commitment to eradicating poverty in the region’s settlements.
