TECHO X SANT LAIA
GIVE BACK PROGRAM WITH TECHO
We'll donate 50% of the sale of every item marked with our solidarity house! The proceeds will go towards empowering families living in extreme poverty across Latin America
“Before Sant Laia began, TECHO was already in my life. It’s been over a decade since I first volunteered for a building trip and since then, I’ve poured endless energy, sweat and tears to this cause just because I keep seeing the impact first-hand!
Now I’d like to keep changing the lives of so many people across Latin America with your input!”
Pati Fontaneda
Co-Founder
Families with
traditional housing
Volunteers engaged
water and sanitation solutions
people with acces to water
community infrastructure solutions
what is techo
TECHO (teh-choh) is a youth-led non-profit organization that works in informal settlements to overcome the situations of poverty in which 200+ million people live in Latin America and the Caribbean. No proper home, no potable water, sewage, or electricity access.
Our mission is to change this reality by asessing the community’s needs, develop an action plan, and provide them with the tools to improve their quality of life and transform their communities.
Give Back Program x Sant Laia
See the selection of products that help build a better life in Latin America
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.
water and 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.
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.
GET TO KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT MY JORNEY WITH TECHO!
It’s been over 10 years since I first volunteered and worked at the organization... and hey!I’m still supporting this amazing cause... So I guess you’d say I’m a real believer!
“While I worked at TECHO, we organized and mobilized hundreds of volunteers to travel on building trips and also organized many fundraising events!”
“Meeting exceptional and inspiring families while building their transitional houses together, keyword together!”
“I was fortunate to travel all around Latin America doing what I loved.”
“Btw, fun fact... I met my husband while working at TECHO!”
“I’m at a different place in life now and as a business owner with reach tothousands of people, I feel it as my duty to raise awareness, and above all, raise funds to keep changing the lives of so many families across the region. This project has been so transformative and truly fills my heart with joy. My hope is it will do the same for you”
Pati Fontaneda
Co-Founder
Go to TECHO’s website to learn more about ongoing projects!
