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Europe, Middle East and Africa

Habitat can offer detailed information, case studies, and housing research as well as hi-resolution photos to cover regional housing issues or specific problems in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Please contact:

Europe and the Middle east:
Katarzyna Jasik-Caínzos
Communications Director, Europe and the Middle East
Phone: +32 478 88 79 08
Email: [email protected]
Africa:
Caroline Nyamamu
Communications Director, Africa
Phone: +254 759 067 659
Email: [email protected]

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From Japan to Slovakia: International volunteers transform community centre for children in Dobšiná

October 27, 2026

DOBŠINÁ, SLOVAKIA – October 2026 – Nearly 20 volunteers from eight countries joined Habitat for Humanity and the Employee Foundation of the VKR Group to renovate a community centre supporting children and families affected by generational poverty in Slovakia. Their efforts were complemented by more than 42 million steps taken by employees worldwide through the Donate Your Steps initiative.

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From Empty Spaces to Homes: Join Habitat for Humanity in Katowice to Explore the Future of Housing in Europe

October 15, 2026

With millions of dwellings standing empty across Europe while affordable housing remains out of reach for many, Habitat for Humanity is bringing together cities, policymakers, researchers and housing experts to explore a different approach: turning vacant spaces into homes.

From Japan and New Zealand to Dobšiná: Nearly 20 volunteers will travel thousands of kilometres to support children in Slovakia

October 05, 2026

DOBŠINÁ/BRATISLAVA – October 2026 – Instead of taking a holiday, they are picking up work gloves, saws and paintbrushes – and dedicating a week to helping others. Nearly 20 volunteers from eight countries will travel to Dobšiná in early October to help renovate the premises of the Domček Parent Centre, which has been supporting children and families at risk of generational poverty for the past 13 years. The volunteers will come from as far away as Japan, New Zealand and Australia, as well as Denmark, Germany, Poland, Ireland and Croatia.