abitat for Humanity is a global • Low-cost housing construction, whether non-governmental and non-profit organization. Since 1976, Habitat mortgages, partial subsidies, or other forms Hhas helped low-income families of financing focused on low-income families. build and improve their homes. We are in more than 70 countries worldwide and • Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) have helped more than 39 million people in projects for families and communities. ensuring a safe place to call home. • Promotion of innovative housing finance We share a vision of a world opportunities for families excluded from the formal financial sector. where everyone has a decent place to live. • Advocacy in housing public policies aimed at eliminating legal barriers so that households have access to decent, Habitat homeowners are not mere spectators; they are involved throughout the entire process of building or improving their homes. • Assistance, education, and training for We have many ways to empower families vulnerable populations during and after an through housing. In Latin America and the emergency, through action and projects Caribbean, we do this through: in disaster analysis, prevention, and response. MEXICO. Annual Report - Latin America and the Caribbean, 2021 PAGE. 7