The organization launched its 2025 National Collection with the goal of raising RD$3.5 million and building 100 emergency homes for families living in poverty.
SANTO DOMINGO - With the purpose of addressing the housing deficit that affects thousands of families in the Dominican Republic, the organization Techo officially launched its 2025 National Collection , an initiative that will mobilize 1,500 young volunteers on July 18, 19 and 20 in five cities across the country.
Diego Quintanilla , spokesperson for the organization, stated that this fundraising campaign has three main objectives : “To mobilize 1,500 young volunteers in five cities, to raise RD$3.5 million in the three days of the campaign, and for the funds raised to bring us closer to the goal of building 100 homes this year ,” he said in statements to El Inmobiliario .
She also emphasized that the initiative seeks to integrate all of Dominican society : “Young people can register and participate as volunteers in the fundraiser, while businesses and citizens can make financial contributions or become partners. Communities can also apply to work alongside us.”
In making a direct call to action, Quintanilla emphasized: “In the Dominican Republic, poverty remains an urgent reality. We cannot move forward as a country while entire communities lack access to clean water, safe housing , or basic services . It is time to act, not wait.”
The organization will allocate the funds raised to the construction of 100 emergency homes in low-income settlements. The effort will take place in the National District, Santiago de los Caballeros, San Francisco de Macorís, La Vega, and Bonao, where volunteers will walk through streets and public spaces promoting citizen participation and raising awareness of the realities faced by the most vulnerable communities.
During the launch event, held at Chez Space in Ensanche Paraíso, representatives from the Techo board of directors , strategic allies from the private sector , and community leaders .
Allies
The fundraising will take place under the slogan "Every action builds" , with the support of allied companies such as Alpha Inversiones, Asociación Cibao de Ahorros y Préstamos, Grupo Ramos, Hanes, Banco Caribe, Chez Space, Rental Visión Publicidad, Periódico Hoy, Altice, 4 Patas, UNPHU, ALMALUM and Kolorato.
Since arriving in the country in 2009, Techo has mobilized more than 50,000 volunteers and built more than 1,200 emergency homes , in addition to delivering 500 water and sanitation solutions and carrying out community infrastructure projects in more than 100 communities.
Those interested in joining the initiative can register as volunteers or donors on the official website rd.techo.org/colecta-2025 .
