About Techo

We are TECHO. A youth-led nonprofit working hand-in-hand with communities in informal settlements across Latin America and the Caribbean. We believe poverty is an urgent injustice that demands action. By building emergency housing and community projects, we strengthen local bonds and empower people to become agents of change.

From the U.S., we build bridges. TECHO U.S. connects people, universities, companies, and donors to the heart of our mission—offering not just ways to give, but ways to be deeply involved through immersive, on-the-ground volunteer experiences that drive real, lasting impact.

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.

+150.000 emergency houses built

+675.000 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

+ 14.000 water and sanitation solutions

+ 650.000 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