La Solidaridad Housing Project

La Solidaridad started as a squatters community in Granada, near Lake Cocibolca. People built their homes out of cardboard, plastic, tin...whatever materials they could find. In the rainy season the community would flood, creating a public health hazaard. There was no running water or sanitation systems.
Today, with the help of AMNLAE, The Casa de la Mujer, and funding from various international organizations, many families have built their new homes. They have septic systems, running water, and electricity. They filled in the land and elevated the homes so there is no longer the risk of flooding.
In April, they will receive funding for 30 new homes. This is one of the housing brigade projects that volunteers can help with.
Interns are also needed to give workshops on community organizing, hygene, environmental health, vocational training and work with youth in the community.














A family waiting to receive their home. The new homes being built.