Our Mission
International Hope Builders is committed to providing life-saving shelter and essential community structures including homes, clinics, schools, and churches in Honduras.
Our Journey
Founded by Harold and Lana Patterson in 2010 and lead by a volunteer board with a mission to uplift communities, International Hope Builders has been dedicated to providing essential homes and facilities to impoverished communities.
From humble beginnings, our growth has been fueled by a passionate volunteer base, endless miracles, generous gifts, and invaluable partnerships with organizations driven to improve the quality of life for Honduran communities.
Our faith-based approach encourages community involvement and reflects the values of love, charity, and service for those in greatest need of a miracle.
The Pattersons with Mayor Brenda Leiva of San Antonio de Copán and local men serving their community.
Our Process
Our unique construction method ensures efficiency, cost-effectiveness. and the ability to provide the greatest impact in a country with tremendous need.
Our innovative, insulated concrete forms construction method has revolutionized how we build, allowing us to meet stringent safety codes while minimizing costs and time. This has enabled us to construct schools, clinics, and homes more efficiently.
Our Impact
The 23%
When we created this video in 2018, the statistic was 23% of the world population has no shelter or inadequate shelter.
That figure has been revised to estimate that 40% will need shelter assistance by 2030.
Now more than ever, IHB is committed to bringing shelter and hope to those living without either.
Voices of Hope and Service
"Students catching the missions bug - my heart is full."
Amy Horton
High School Missions Leader
"The people of Honduras show love in ways you have never felt before and spending time them leaves your heart and soul changed."
Maggie Schleininger
Volunteer
"We are called to serve the least of these. So we go and serve. There is nothing like it."
Ed
Volunteer | Master Electrician
"We always think we can give so much to these wonderful people. We always realize their smiles and joy give us so much more."
Robert Williams
Volunteer
Join Us
Will you help us provide essential shelter for families in need?
Victims of the back to back hurricanes that hit in in 2020. Hurricane Eta and Iota left desperate families seeking shelter after thousands of homes destroyed.
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Volunteer Today
Join our fundraising events and learn how you can contribute to our projects through direct action and support.
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Partner With Us
Corporate partnerships are vital for our mission. Contact us to explore collaboration opportunities.
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