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Habitat for Humanity Latin America and the Caribbean (HFH LAC)

Building Resilience through Data in Latin America and the Caribbean
Location
Funded By
Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Bolivia, El Salvador
Habitat for Humanity LAC
Project Timeline
Project Area
2023 – Present
Disaster-Affected and Vulnerable Caribbean Communities

Project with Cadasta

HFH LAC is using data systems and digital tools to strengthen disaster response, recovery monitoring, and housing resilience across 10 countries.
In a region where millions face overlapping risks from natural disasters and poor housing conditions, Cadasta and Habitat for Humanity Latin America and the Caribbean (HFH LAC) are collaborating to shift from reactive emergency relief to long-term resilience and housing justice. Through two flagship initiatives—Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience (DR3 LAC) and “100 Mil Pisos para Jugar” (“100,000 Floors to Play On”)—the partnership is transforming how disaster data is collected, managed, and acted upon. Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience (DR3 LAC)

The Caribbean and broader LAC region are increasingly vulnerable to frequent and severe natural disasters. Through the DR3 strategy, Cadasta is supporting HFH LAC to build and implement a scalable digital infrastructure that enables local teams to act quickly and strategically throughout the disaster cycle.

Cadasta’s contributions include:
Deploying mobile tools for rapid field assessments and weekly reconstruction monitoring Designing a unified data model to supporIn a region where millions face overlapping risks from natural disasters and insecure housing, Habitat for Humanity Latin America and the Caribbean (HFH LAC) is driving a shift from reactive emergency relief to long-term resilience. With Cadasta’s technical support, HFH LAC is embedding digital systems into two flagship initiatives—Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience (DR3 LAC) and “100 Mil Pisos para Jugar” (“100,000 Floors to Play On”).

Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience (DR3 LAC):
HFH LAC is building a scalable digital infrastructure that enables local teams to respond strategically across all stages of the disaster cycle. Through mobile surveys, unified data models, and real-time dashboards, HFH teams are now equipped to rapidly assess damage, monitor reconstruction, and coordinate housing recovery across 10 countries.

100 Mil Pisos para Jugar:
This regional housing campaign aims to replace 100,000 dirt floors with safe, concrete surfaces by 2028. HFH LAC is standardizing and improving data systems to ensure accurate targeting and transparent delivery. Over 30,000 household records have already been migrated and mapped, and a unified MEL system tracks progress across borders. By combining humanitarian response with robust data systems, HFH LAC is strengthening resilience and improving housing justice throughout the region—ensuring that families most at risk are not left behind.

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Testimonials

“In the 100K Households Project, Cadasta helped us to improve the reliability and quality of our data, and the efficiency with which it was collected and analysed. The support, training, flexibility and security that they provided were instrumental in enabling HPH LAC to increase the number of assessments it can implement by 3.5 times.”
Katrina Lisnichuk
MEAL Manager, HPH LAC
“The collaboration with CADASTA has been instrumental in enhancing our proficiency in utilizing ESRI tools, optimizing the production of tools for our work, and benefiting from the expertise of professionals in developing essential forms, dashboards, maps, and processes. The expertise and knowledge of the parties instilled a sense of confidence, enabling swift progression. Their consistent willingness to provide support and advice was also noteworthy.”
Enrique Montero
Manager, Housing Finance, Habitat for Humanity International
“In the 100K Households Project, Cadasta helped us to improve the reliability and quality of our data, and the efficiency with which it was collected and analysed. The support, training, flexibility and security that they provided were instrumental in enabling HPH LAC to increase the number of assessments it can implement by 3.5 times.”
Katrina Lisnichuk
MEAL Manager, HPH LAC

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