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1976 is the year in which Habitat for Humanity Argentina was founded in the United States.
100 is the number of countries in which Habitat for Humanity has been working.
More than 200,000 is the number of houses built worldwide. |
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In 2002 Habitat for Humanity came to Argentina as a Civil Association.
In 2003 Habitat for Humanity Argentina’s National Office was inaugurated.
On March 2nd 2004 first house construction in Luján, Prov. Bs. As. started.
On March 1st 2004 first house construction in Santa Fe, Prov. Santa Fe started.
Prov. de Santa Fe |
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40 families served by Habitat for Humanity
Argentina to this date.
200 people served by Habitat for Humanity Argentina.
25 complete houses built to this date.
15 homes improved to this date. |
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2 to 3 rooms (bathroom, kitchen-dining room, bedrooms).
Different construction methods are used: traditional building (bricks), cement blocks (Luján), or panels which help reduce 21% of the cost of our houses (Santa Fe). |
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Between 45 and 60 m2. |
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u$d 8.900 is the cost of a finished house, including land.
u$d 480 is the maximum loan for the improvement of a house. |
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u$d 45 is the average monthly payment of a family.
13.5 years is the average duration of the payment of all the installments.
5 months is the average amount of time in which a house is finished. |
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Increased community participation. Work Teams made up of volunteers help reduce construction costs.
Increased corporate involvement. Corporate donations in kind or through Corporate Work Teams reduce construction costs.
Increased “Sweat Equity” of families who are building their homes.
Easier access to land and lower prices, achieved through donations or discounts on land value given by governments or companies.
Greater government commitment to the issue through the design and implementation of public policies and legislations which defend and ensure the right to adequate housing.
Improvement of National Economic and Financial situations (inflation, cost of materials, etc.).
Further association with other organizations so as to join efforts and increase cooperation in order to have a stronger impact on the eradication of poverty housing. |
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| * Last update: July 2006 |
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