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A day of grassroots action to advocate for universal decent housing
The United Nations General Assembly has declared the first Monday in October to be World Habitat Day. This is a time to recognize the basic need for adequate shelter in a world where it is lacking for so many.

Kenya: Habitat for Humanity and The MasterCard Foundation
Kenya is one of three African countries where Habitat for Humanity and The MasterCard Foundation have launched a partnership to expand microfinance services by existing financial institutions.

Romania: Big Build 2013
The Big Build is an annual event of Habitat for Humanity Romania to celebrate World Habitat Day. This year volunteers are getting together on October 5-13 in Vizuresti, a town just outside of Bucharest.

Bricks, tiles and pipes for people in need
This October will witness final stages of a construction project for families near Bulgaria's capital. Austrian companies from the Wienerberger group have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to carry out this social construction.

Three-year $7.5 million partnership with the Hilti Foundation
Funding from Hilti Foundation will help Habitat develop microfinance products. Habitat’s MicroBuild Fund will help 18,600 low-income families access affordable financing and housing support services needed to improve their homes.

Jon Bon Jovi signed a guitar for Habitat
US-singer demonstrated his support for the victims of German summer floods. Make your bid for the signed guitar through the eBay action for charities until Sunday, August 4, 7:15pm. Photo: ©David Bergman.