Build Homes Program
What is the Starter Homes Program?
A modest starter home in the regions we operate in Ghana isn't just shelter but a pivot point for multi-generational transformation. It alters the entire trajectory of a family's life, offering a platform for education, entrepreneurship, and dignity.
A basic single family starter home within the locations we service in Ghana range between $6,000 to $8,000 all-inclusive of systems for electrical, plumbing, sanitation, fencing, and water.
Beyond the starter home ILM is developing micro-sustainability models that include attached to home an agriculturally and wholesale trade-based income generating component to multiply the impact, fosters resilience, ownership, and pride in community.
Why It Matters
Helping a poor Ghanaian family build their first simple, modest home goes far beyond providing shelter—it initiates a powerful chain reaction of transformation. Immediately, the family gains protection from harsh weather, improved hygiene, and a secure, dignified living environment.
Children are better able to study and sleep, leading to enhanced educational outcomes. Over time, the home becomes a springboard for upward mobility: savings previously spent on rent can now fund small businesses, school fees, or health care. For women especially, the safety and stability of a permanent home opens doors to greater autonomy and participation in local economies.
Long-term, the house becomes more than just a structure—it is an intergenerational asset that fosters resilience, economic empowerment, and a stronger community. What begins as a simple act of construction evolves into a legacy of opportunity, stability, and hope.
