The Director of Communications for Un Techo Para Mi Pais Ecuador, Maria Gracia Sandoval, has learned to be happy with little. She has decided to trade her high paying marketing job for a more rewarding job, building houses for those less fortunate. She believes that a house represents more than just a safe home, it is the first step in bringing them closer to a better life.

By Melissa Gerber & Jacqueline Villavicencio