Construction

After building 47 homes for those most in need, our focus morphed in great part to education. MESA still lays cement floors to replace dirt, so families can have parasite-free, cleanable floors. A new floor which radically improves a home costs, on average, only $300.

According to UC Berkeley’s Center of Evaluation for Global Action, replacing dirt floors with cement results in 13% less diarrhea and a 20% reduction of anemia.  Consequently, toddlers score 30% higher on language and communication skills.   

We also offer wood-conserving, vented Onil stoves, due to one generous advised donation.   These replace unvented fires which cause respiratory problems and often burns and blindness.   Conserving wood not only helps keep the hillsides anchored with trees, but also saves considerable labor or cost for the family.