Terra Firma Floors has a two-prong approach.  One is to eradicate dirt floors in Latin America.  The second is to give men an opportunity to travel with other men to Central America and help build concrete floors and develop a rich purpose in life. 

1)Eliminate Dirt Floors in Latin America

In 2013 a group of Stanford students were tasked with building a product or service that would make third world communities healthier. The students were shocked to learn of the significant problems caused by dirt floors. Eliminating a dirt floor resulted in dramatic reductions of childhood diarrhea, malnutrition, and parasitic infections.
The students formed EarthEnable, which focuses on dirt floors in Africa.

Why the focus on floors?  It has been shown that one of the most desperate needs in Latin America is to get families off dirt floors. Living on dirt floors contributes to health issues for children.  Parasites and bacteria invade the bodies of many youngsters stunting both physical and mental development.

2) Help men discover their purpose

It has been said that one of the main things men need most is respect.  It can be argued that men with a purpose have more joy than men who merely have respect.  Being respected is dependent on others but having purpose is rooted in one’s own self.  What better purpose is there than service and sacrifice for others?

We at Terra Firma are excited to offer men an opportunity to join other men on an exciting adventure to Central America where we can serve God by serving our fellow man and developing a rich, purposeful life.