Habitat Build In Brazil

Join our Executive Director, Sarah Bramley, as she leads a Habitat build in Brazil this May. Interested in being part of the experience?

Our team will work alongside local staff and homeowners in Caruaru, Brazil. Since 1992, Habitat for Humanity Brazil has worked tirelessly to address inequalities and ensure that people living in poverty have a safe and decent place to call home. Over the past 31 years, Habitat Brazil has transformed the lives of over 233,000 people across 24 states through innovative housing solutions, including new home construction, critical renovations, and improved access to water and sanitation. Through shelter, we empower Brazilian families.

Global Village is a meaningful short-term international volunteer experience with opportunities around the world. By working closely with Habitat country programs, volunteer groups partner with local communities, building or improving homes as part of Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Upon return, Global Village participants become champions for resilient housing and advocates for Habitat’s work.

The Housing Need in Brazil

Brazil faces a critical housing and infrastructure deficit, especially in rural areas. In Caruaru, located in the semi-arid region of Pernambuco, families often lack access to clean water, sanitation, and safe homes. Many rely on subsistence agriculture, earning significantly less than the minimum wage, leaving little room for home improvements. Women and children are disproportionately affected, often spending hours each week traveling to collect water from unsafe sources. This contributes to health challenges and limited educational opportunities.

Our project in Caruaru focuses on constructing 16,000-liter cisterns to provide safe drinking water and transforming unhealthy living environments into safe, healthy homes. These efforts reduce disease, improve health, and empower families to build a brighter future.

Interested in being part of the experience? Click the link to learn more.