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Children in Eswatini

Build for Hope

We believe architecture can do more than shelter
It can Serve.

Our Mission

In the remote mountain regions of Eswatini, volunteers care for children and families impacted by the orphan crisis, yet often lack safe and adequate housing themselves. As architecture students, we are committed to responding with action.

Our goal is to design and build a small, affordable, and meaningful home that can be shipped to Eswatini by the end of the year. This project represents the foundation of a broader vision: adaptable housing that can reach the most remote places in the world while meeting essential human needs. Through this work, we hope to build not just homes, but hope.

Our Progress

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$15,000 Container #1 Funded
$30,000 Container #2 Funded
$15,905 raised of $30,000 goal
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We have officially passed the funding needed to complete our first container and are now building momentum toward the second!

Design

Thoughtfully designed spaces that maximize comfort and functionality

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Build

Container #1 Progress 78%
7 of 9 phases complete
Container 1 Build Progress

Build Phases

Get Container
Framing
MEP Rough-In
Insulation
Wall Finishes
Flooring
Counters
Cabinets
Final Finishes
Container #2 Progress 22%
2 of 9 phases complete
Container 2 Build Progress

Build Phases

Get Container
Framing
MEP Rough-In
Insulation
Wall Finishes
Flooring
Counters
Cabinets
Final Finishes

Our Team

Container #1 Team

Niki Djordjevic

Niki Djordjevic

Project Manager & Lead Design

Carey Carscallen

Carey Carscallen

Master Builder

Jovan Djordjevic

Jovan Djordjevic

Master Builder

Gilbert Alcala

Gilbert Alcala

Construction Specialist

Josh Gutierrez

Josh Gutierrez

Cabinetry & Built-In Specialist

Ibraheem Majeed

Ibraheem Majeed

Cultural Design Integration Lead

Prof. Ruben Hernandez

Prof. Ruben Hernandez

Project Manager

Prof. Enrique Bernal

Prof. Enrique Bernal

Project Manager

Gilbert Alcala

Gilbert Alcala

Project Manager / Budget Manager

Niki Djordjevic

Niki Djordjevic

Design Architect

Janeth

Janeth

Design Architect

Lah

Lah

Technical / Construction Lead

Josh Gutierrez

Josh Gutierrez

Technical / Construction Lead

Xochilt

Xochilt

Budget Manager

Lourdes

Lourdes

Documentation Lead

Denisse

Denisse

Fundraising Strategist

Our Partners

We're grateful for the organizations supporting our mission.

Join the Project

If this project resonates with you, we invite you to join us as a partner or supporter in bringing this vision to life.

What's Next

Because of the incredible support we've received so far, our vision is already growing.

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Second Container in Progress

Due to overwhelming support, our studio is already preparing to take on a second container—this time involving the full class to expand the impact even further.

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Refined Design, Faster Delivery

This next phase will build on everything we've learned, allowing us to refine the design and make it even faster to reach even more communities in need.

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Contact Us

Interested in supporting, partnering, or learning more about the project? We'd love to connect.

Whether you're looking to contribute, collaborate, or simply follow along, feel free to reach out.

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