We fell in love with the people of Ciudadela Sucre—11 neighborhoods dotting the hills of the city of Soacha outside of Bogota, Colombia on our first trip, in 2013 as international volunteers with Habitat for Humanity Colombia. We improved the homes of three families and paved a steep road, strenuous work at an altitude of 9,000 feet. Since then we have helped 11 families secure an adequate place to live, constructed a cancha—a multi-purpose athletic facility, and built two other pocket parks with playgrounds.

In 2019, Habitat for Humanity International decided to close its Colombia office. Desiring to continue working alongside our friends in Ciudadela Sucre, we formed our own non-profit—Building Trust Americas. We have tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code.

In 2020 we planned to return to Colombia to construct a park, but the pandemic hit and we were asked to fund emergency food. With your help, we partnered with three local and international non-profits to provide food and hygiene packets to hundreds of families.

This year we are partnering with Techo, an international non-profit known for providing emergency housing in Latin American countries, and San Benito Menni, a community center located in the heart of Ciudadela Sucre, which works to provide educational opportunities, food programs and medical help. Together we will help community members reach their potential by constructing emergency housing, improving drinking water quality, and providing tuition and school supplies to young students. Please continue to support our partnership with Ciudadela Sucre. We will share the amazing stories as the community gives us the privilege of helping them improve their lives.

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Continuing Habitat for Humanity's Work

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