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HOUSING SITUATION IN GUATEMALA Around 30 of Guatemalan households do not have access to basic services such as potable water and sanitation. These precarious housing conditions contribute to the perpetuation of the poverty cycle and negatively affect the quality of life of many families in the country. ACCESS TO HOUSING In Guatemala access to adequate housing is a significant challenge with approximately 59 of the population living in overcrowded conditions according to the National Statistics Institute INE. FAMILY SAFETY Many of our families have reported feeling more secure in their new homes which provide protection against various threats including natural disasters such as earthquakes and inclement weather as well as humanrelated risks like criminal activity.