Lucia Alvarado Cuellar

36 years old / Worker

Lucia is a single mother, she works hard everyday to look after her son. She is currently working for the city hall of Santo Domingo but in 6 month project. She has been living in the same house for 5 years, her father saw her situation and gave her a land to build her house.

Lenado Emmanuel Martinez

5 years old / Lucia’s son

He loves hanging around with his cousins and go to school.

The wood of their house is rotten and during the rainy season the water gets inside.


“We are no longer going to be afraid of the elements, our new house protects us”.

-Lucia



“The house means a blessing coming from God , I’m excited for my new house because I know my son and I are going to be safer...”

-Lucia