Global Engagement
Habitat for Humanity’s work expands outside of the Twin Cities into nearly 70 countries around the world. As part of this work, Twin Cities Habitat supports the global mission through its Global Impact Fund and leads Global Village trips to international destinations.
Global Village builds, paused during the pandemic, are back! We are offering two week-long builds in the Dominican Republic in February and April of 2027! We also hope to share additional opportunities in other parts of the world in the future. Interested in learning more about our Global Village trips? Learn more.
Thanks to our generous donors, we provide consistent financial support to our international partner affiliates in Ethiopia, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala, as well as other high-need affiliates as determined by Habitat for Humanity International.
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Partner Affiliates & Build Locations
The Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Nicaragua participate in 100,000 Floors to Play On, an initiative of Habitat for Humanity International and the Inter-American Cement Federation (FICEM). Launched in 2022, this program aims to replace 100,000 dirt floors with concrete in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2028. Concrete floors are simple yet often cost prohibitive improvements that can drastically improve the health and wellbeing of local families.
Ethiopia
Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia has been serving families since 1993. Twin Cities Habitat is excited about local connections to our partner affiliate! In recent years, more than 40% of our homebuyers in the Twin Cities have families in Ethiopia. We are looking forward to deepening this connection.
Dominican Republic
Habitat Dominican Republic has partnered with more than 12,000 families to improve housing situations and increase stability. While many projects are new construction, they also strengthen existing structures. Habitat Dominican Republic has helped with hurricane recovery since 2017.
Guatemala
Just as it is in the United States, access to safe, stable housing is linked to health, education, employment, and more in Guatemala. Since the pandemic, Twin Cities Habitat has financially supported Habitat Guatemala so they can continue their work uninterrupted.
Nicaragua
Habitat Nicaragua has supported their community since 1984. Microloans through microfinancing institutions help fund housing improvements and technical construction assistance.
Global Village Stories
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village Goes to Guatemala
Amy Weiss: Jul 23, 2025
Global Village Returns with a Build in the Dominican Republic
Guest Blogger: Mar 14, 2025
