Habitat for Humanity Dominican Republic and Cementos Santo Domingo join forces to strengthen social housing in the country
This partnership will impact the living conditions of 50 families in the province of Azua.
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Habitat for Humanity Dominican Republic (HPH-RD) and Cementos Santo Domingo have formalized a collaboration agreement that seeks to strengthen the housing of 50 families by replacing dirt floors with concrete floors in needy homes. This united will and commitment to social well-being have forged a key alliance to improve the quality of life for vulnerable families in the country.
The agreement signed by Félix González, General Manager of Cementos Santo Domingo, and Cesarina Fabián, National Director of Habitat Dominican Republic, is part of Habitat for Humanity’s “100,000 Floors to Play On” project and represents a significant step toward providing more Dominicans with the dignity and stability they deserve in their homes.
Driven by the vision that every person should have a decent place to live, the alliance will focus on families in the province of Azúa, where 50 dirt or very poor-condition apartments will be replaced with polished concrete floors.
With this project, both organizations seek to improve the housing and health conditions of these families, promoting dignity and equal opportunities.
“For us, it is important to reach low- or limited-income families living in vulnerable situations, prioritizing those with female heads of household, children, older adults, and people with disabilities,” says Cesarina Fabián, National Director of Habitat for Humanity Dominican Republic.
For his part, Mr. Félix González, General Manager of Cementos Santo Domingo, stated: “It is truly an honor for us to collaborate with Habitat Dominicana. Their policy of supporting those most in need makes them an indispensable partner in reaching more vulnerable families, establishing a symbiosis with the social assistance policies that Cementos Santo Domingo has been developing. With Habitat’s support, we will be able to exponentially expand our reach to the most disadvantaged members of society. This agreement represents the first step in supporting families in the southern region of the country, starting in the province of Azua, with the construction of cement floors. This initiative not only offers a physical improvement to their homes, but also promotes respect, dignity, health, and well-being for the beneficiary families.”
The collaboration goes beyond construction; they also include a training component essential for the sustainability of the impact. As part of the project, a workshop will be held for community members, including leaders and owners, with the goal of training 65 people. This approach seeks to strengthen implementation and empower the community to maintain and care for improvements.
The “100,000 Floors to Play On” initiative is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting progressive access to adequate and resilient housing. It is promoted regionally by Habitat for Humanity Latin America in collaboration with the Inter-American Cement Federation (FICEM), and has the support of its local partner, the Dominican Association of Portland Cement Producers (ADOCEM).
About Habitat for Humanity Dominican Republic
Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people, both locally and globally, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities, ensuring that everyone has a safe and dignified place to call home. Since its founding in the country in 1986, it has developed more than 55,700 housing solutions, impacting more than 258,000 people. Its programs include access to microfinance for housing, risk mitigation, and strengthening disaster resilience. For more information, visit www.habitatdominicana.org
About Cementos Santo Domingo
Cementos Santo Domingo is a leading company in the construction industry in the Dominican Republic, located in Azua, dedicated to the production and marketing of the highest quality cement, designed to offer the best performance in all types of projects. Since beginning operations in 2007, it has maintained a firm commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. The company’s pillars include the quality of its cement, its people, and environmental protection through the use of clean technologies, solar energy, and circular economy programs that reduce its environmental impact. It also promotes social responsibility initiatives focused on improving the quality of life in the communities where it operates. Cementos Santo Domingo thus reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development and the country’s progress. For more information, visit www.cementosd.com.
