Build Change

Build Change is an operational, international 501(c)(3) headquartered in Denver, Colorado that designs and implements practical, cost-effective approaches to make homes and schools resilient to earthquakes, extreme weather, and fires. The organization combines engineering, policy advocacy, digital tools, and local training to change construction practices and scale safer housing in disaster-prone countries. In recent years Build Change has reported large-scale impact: safeguarding billions in housing assets and improving the safety of hundreds of thousands of buildings while working with governments, lenders, NGOs, and homeowners. Leadership transitioned in 2024 when longtime leader Juan Caballero was appointed CEO, and the organization continues to publish audited financials and recent annual reports and Form 990 filings.