World Habitat Day -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l 1
World Habitat Day
A day of grassroots action to unite our efforts to eradicate poverty housing.
The purpose:
- To call attention to the current global state of the human habitat.
- To push toward adequate housing for all.
- To dismantle and alter the systems that reinforce and entrench poverty housing.
- To make an affordable, decent place to live a reality for all.
World Habitat Day 2011:
Habitat for Humanity hosted a series of special activities over six weeks to highlight the need for safe, decent and affordable shelter.
The activities began on World Habitat Day, Oct. 3, 2011 and ended in November with the 28th annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Haiti.
Success stories:
- Senate Resolution 285
In support of the goals and ideals of World Habitat Day, Oct. 3, 2011, the United States Senate introduced Senate Resolution 285. This resolution underscores the importance of a sustainable urban development strategy that promotes access to basic shelter and affordable housing.
- Milestone houses
Volunteers and homeowners joined us in celebrating these milestones as part of World Habitat Day: On Oct. 3 we dedicated the 500,000th Habitat for Humanity house in Maai Mahiu, Kenya, and began construction on the 500,001st house in Paterson, N.J.