Ana María Catu Hybrid House Program – Presbyterian Church of Bend Foundation

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Ana María, her husband Alex, and their baby girl María, are the owners of a new Hybrid Home in the community of Caserio Panimacip, San Lucas Tolimán, Sololá.  

Our Hybrid Home is a two-room home built with a mix of traditional materials: adobe blocks, cement blocks, and wood. This solution is partially subsidized which means that beneficiary families are asked to contribute towards the cost of materials and provide labor such as preparing adobe blocks. Before receiving a new Hybrid Home, María and her family used to live in her parents-in-law’s house. Sharing it with ten people. When asked how they feel about their new home, María answers, “I can now say that I have my own house. Anita has her own space to play and that makes me feel proud”. 

As part of the Hybrid House Programs, families also receive a latrine, smokeless stove, water filter and pila. This helps them improve their health by giving them access to proper sanitation, a smoke-free environment and safe drinking water.  When asked what her favorite part of the house is, she answers; “I like all of it. I like the fact that it has a high ceiling and we have our own room”. 

María finishes by sharing a message with the donors, “Receive my greetings and our gratefulness. Thanks to you, we now have a house of our own”. 

 

 

 

 

Juan González Family – Hybrid House Program – Home for a Home

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As of for many Guatemalan families, Juan, Rosa María and their son Andy (4) the dream of having a safe space for them to call home was far from being accomplish.  

This young couple started their family 3 years ago. Their house was built with metal corrugated sheets and dirt floor, causing several inconvenients for them, especially during rainy season, because water leaked and wetted everything, “The water went through here like a river, sometimes Andy folded paper boats and played with them, because he felt it was like a river or lake inside our house”, mentions Rosa Maria. 

Thanks to the support of Home for a Home in coordination with Habitat Guatemala, they have been living in their new hybrid home for 1 month. They share the differences that they have already noticed: “It is much more comfortable. We now have light and no more water leaks. Most importantly, we feel more joy since we moved in. Before we felt sad because our house was dark and cold.  We felt that a new home was never going to be a reality. Now, Andy can grow and develop in a much safer space, in his own room”, Rosa María mentions.  

Juan and Rosa Maria are excited to finally have a place that they can decorate and make comfortable for their family. “As a family, we want to continue improving our quality of life. This is just the beginning. – Juan González. 

They share a message for the donors: “We are grateful to you all. May God continue to provide you with the resources so you can continue supporting families like ours. Thank you!” – Rosa María.  

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Ana Pic- Hybrid House Program – Home for a Home

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Ana, her husband Antonio and their two children Jose Antonio and Ana Cecilia, have been living in her brother-in-law’s house for the last 16 years. The house was in poor condition with a leaking roof and not enough space and privacy for everyone.  

With the support of Home for a Home, Ana and her family are now the proud owners of a hybrid house. When asked how they feel about their new home, Ana answers: “It has been a great improvement for my family, especially for my children. Now, we do not have to worry about waking up in the middle of the night to make a path for the rain to go through. We can sleep at peace knowing we are safe”. In the future, the family is planning to paint the house in a bright peach color. 

The hybrid house has a cement floor, which helps reduce parasitic and infectious diseases such as influenza and other intestinal infections. Complemented with the water filter, the Pic family now has access to clean drinking water. In addition, they have also received a sanitary latrine as their former latrine was already in poor condition after 16 years of use.  

“I would like to thank everyone who was involved in the construction of our house. Without you, this dream would not have been possible to achieve”. -Ana Víctoria Pic  

 

 

 

Isabel Tuc Family – Hybrid House Program – Home for a Home

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Isabel, her husband Domingo, and their five children, Juana (18), Bryan (15), Rudy (14) Elmer (13) and Madeline (11) are the owners of a new Hybrid Home in the community of Santa Lucía Utatlán, Sololá.  

Our Hybrid Home is a two-room home built with a mix of traditional materials: adobe blocks, cement blocks, and wood. This solution is partially subsidized which means that beneficiary families are asked to contribute towards the cost of materials and provide labor such as preparing adobe blocks, among other tasks. Before partnering with Home for a Home and Habitat Guatemala, Isabel and her family used to live in a one room house built out of adobe blocks and wood with a ground floor. When asked how they feel about their new home, Isabel answers, “This has been a big change for us. Now, we feel calm. The rain and wind can come, because we are safe here”. 

As part of the Hybrid House Programs, families also receive a latrine, smokeless stove, water filter and a pila. This helps them improve their health by giving them access to proper sanitation, a smoke-free environment and safe drinking water.  When asked what is her favorite part of the house, she smiles and answers; “The entire house is my favorite part! I have always asked God for a house like this one!”  

Isabel finishes by sharing a message with the donors, “May God bless you. Thank you for sharing this blessing with us. We are grateful and wish you well in your paths”. 

 

 

 

 

 

Miguel Caac- Eta&Iota Response

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In the community of Las Pavas, Chisec, Alta Verapaz, Miguel proudly welcomes us in his kitchen, alongside his wife and two children. Miguel works in agriculture in nearby fields, while his wife takes care of the household chores. During Eta/Iota storms, Las Pavas was very affected, due to severe flooding. “Water came from above, from the floor, from the sides, from everywhere”, mentions Miguel.

To support the families, like Miguel’s, who were affected by the storms, Habitat Guatemala, in coordination with Trocaire and Habitat for Humanity International developed the Project for Humanitarian Assistance in Response to Eta/Iota storms. A total of 411 families were provided with a construction material kit for roof repairs, and 48 families benefited from a concrete floor and a water filter.

Miguel’s family now eats in the kitchen that has a bright new red concrete floor, with no more mud or dust. “We feel proud. It looks pretty and clean. It is a joy to clean it and to welcome guests in our kitchen”, says Miguel. As Beneficiaries of a water filter, they no longer have to carry water from the river up to 3 times a day for a 20-minute walk.

“From Las Pavas community, receive our greetings and gratitude. Thank you for providing us with these products to improve our health. May God bless you”. – Miguel Caac.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olivia Chun – Eta&Iota Response

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Olivia, her husband Arnoldo, and their daughter Maybelline (2), welcomed us to their new home renovation in the community of Mucbilha, Chisec, Alta Verapaz. Arnoldo works on nearby palm cultivation, while Olivia stays at home.

The community of Mucbilha was severely damaged from the storms Eta and Iota.

During the storms, the room the family lived in became unsafe for the family, as rain leaked through the roof.

Through the Project for Humanitarian Assistance Response to Eta/Iota, carried out by Habitat Guatemala with the support of Habitat International, Olivia and her family were able to receive the support to renovate their roof. Now, little Maybelline will grow up in a safer and healthier space, sheltered from the rain and other weather conditions. “Thank you to the donors for providing us with these products. We bless you and your families”. – Olivia Chun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gilberto Pop – Eta&Iota Response

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Gilberto lives with his wife Carolina, and their five children, Horacio, Iris, Gudy, and baby in the community of Las Pavas, Alta Verapaz. While Gilberto works in agriculture, Carolina is a housewife.

Like many communities in Alta Verapaz, Las Pavas was affected by the storms Eta and Iota. In the country, over 2 million people living in poor conditions were impacted by the passage of the storms. “It was hard for us because the river rose. Our houses were badly damaged as the water came from everywhere. We were worried for our children”, says Gilberto.

To support these families, Habitat Guatemala, in coordination with Trocaire and Habitat for Humanity International developed the Humanitarian Assistance Project in Response to Eta/Iota storms. A total of 411 families were provided with a construction material kit for roof repairs, and 48 families benefited from a concrete floor and a water filter. Through this project, families like Gilberto’s have improved their living conditions and health. Now, Baby Sayda has a clean and safe place to grow up and play.

Gilberto has a message for the donors: “As a family, we are very grateful for this support. Receive our greetings from Guatemala. Thank you for your support to our communities”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

María López – Hybrid House

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María, her husband Nicolás and their family have lived in a small room built from adobe blocks and a dirt floor for the last 26 years. They are the parents of ten children with five still living with them. María takes care of her children and occasionally works in agriculture and washing clothes. 

With the support of Calvin and Kathy Hewitt, Maria and her family are the proud owners of a hybrid house. When asked how they feel with their new home, María answers: “Now, we have enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably. It is safe and provides a home environment with no dust or mud.” In the future, the family is planning to paint the walls, and fix their kitchen is. 

The hybrid house has a cement floor, which helps reduce parasitic and infectious diseases such as influenza and other intestinal infections. Complemented with the water filter, the Lopez family now has access to clean drinking water. In addition, they have also received a sanitary latrine as they did not have access to a sanitary service.  

“Please receive our greetings from our new home. Thank you. May God bless you!”. -María López. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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