TECHO Paraguay’s National Collection takes place on Friday and Saturday, 4 and 5 September, 2026. Around 8,400 volunteers will collect donations across six departments. The funds will support emergency homes and community projects for families in vulnerable housing conditions.
The campaign focuses on a simple but urgent idea: “Salir de la Tierra” (Leaving the Earth), helping thousands of Paraguayan families living on earth floors. Cold temperatures, humidity and rain affect both health and everyday comfort. “Leaving the Earth” means leaving dirt floors behind. Therefore, TECHO aims to turn small donations into safer and healthier homes.
Since 2008, TECHO Paraguay has worked to reduce housing inequality by building emergency homes, and promoting community development. The non-governmental organisation focuses on low-income settlements where families often lack basic services such as water or sanitation.
Thousands of volunteers take to the streets
From Friday, volunteers aged 15 and over will join the nationwide collection. They will work across Asunción, Central, Alto Paraná, Caaguazú, Itapúa and Concepción. In total, TECHO will operate 211 collection points throughout the campaign.
As a result, people can encounter volunteers with collection boxes across several areas. The organisation encourages everyone to contribute, whether through a personal donation, volunteering or business support.
Small donations can make an impact
The collection gives people several ways to support families facing housing challenges. Donations can help TECHO continue building emergency homes and developing community projects. Therefore, every contribution during the two-day campaign can support families working towards safer living conditions.
People can also donate through TECHO Paraguay’s website, bank transfers and participating financial services. Additionally, donors can use QR payments, Tpago, Pago Fácil and Sudameris payment options.
From dirt floors to safer homes
TECHO’s campaign showcases the conditions faced by families living on earth floors. Cold temperatures, humidity and rain can affect both health and everyday comfort. According to TECHO’s data, 42% of families report respiratory problems before receiving an emergency home.
After moving into a TECHO home, that figure falls to 21%. Furthermore, more than 99% of residents say they sleep well during storms. Previously, only 50% reported sleeping well during rainy nights.
Safety also improves significantly after families receive their homes. Before the intervention, 70% of families reported feeling unsafe. Afterwards, 95% say they feel safe in their new home.
TECHO aims to build 500 homes
So far this year, TECHO Paraguay has built more than 270 emergency homes. These projects have already benefited more than 1,200 people across the country. By the end of 2026, the organisation aims to reach 500 emergency homes.
The collection will also support 20 community infrastructure projects and 10 sanitation modules. Consequently, the funds raised during Friday and Saturday will support several housing and community needs.
For TECHO, the upcoming collection offers Paraguayans a direct way to support families facing housing challenges. This Friday and Saturday, volunteers will take “Salir de la Tierra” to the streets. Meanwhile, every contribution can help more families move towards safer living conditions.
Also read: Techo Paraguay’s 2025 Mission: 500 New Homes For Communities In Need.
