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About us

September 2011—Bulgaria: A Country Profile
Active since 2001, Habitat for Humanity Bulgaria works to improve housing conditions from the capital city to the countryside, in partnership with local organizations and microfinance institutions.

   

September 2011—Sharing the Burden
Sometimes, Habitat affiliates extend the ‘hand up’ to each other.

   

September 2011—The Carpenter’s Gift
A new children’s book about the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is a story for every season.

   

June 2011Be a factor
Strength in numbers.

   

June 2011Another Path Home
In Uganda, one new program helps Habitat reach more families.

   

June 2011A Community that Clicks
Six reasons to check out the Habitat World blog.

   

March 2011―Engage & Empower
A showcase of the ways Habitat’s work engages and affects women.

   

June 2010Scenes from Southeast Asia
A view of Carter Work Project 2009 through the eyes of volunteers and partner families.

   

December 2009A Book to Build on
If I Had a Hammer tells the story of Habitat for young readers. In author David Rubel’s new book, If Had a Hammer: Building Homes and Hope With Habitat for Humanity, the stories of Habitat come to life for middle schoolers.

   

December 2009Internet Interaction
Online ‘word of mouth’ helps Habitat. These days, while Habitat volunteers are busy building real-life communities around the world, they also can help build another kind of community: an online network.

   

December 2009El Salvador: A Country Profile
El Salvador, the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America, has come a long way. Read about Habitat’s work in El Salvador.

   

September 2009Houses of Worship
Every Habitat for Humanity project is an act of faith, a miracle brought to life by the hearts and hands of those who believe that families deserve a chance to have a simple, decent, affordable place to live.

   

September 2009Reuse Renew Rebuild
In the face of urgent housing needs, Habitat takes a closer look at some resourceful ways to help families find decent, affordable housing.

   

September 2009Laying Foundations
Houses aren’t the only things that Habitat can build. New construction remains a top priority, but partnering with families also can mean learning about their individual situations and adapting approaches to include new elements.

   

June 2009―Building Tomorrows
Through innovative programs and partnerships, Habitat reaches more families—and changes more futures—in Madagascar and Lesotho.

   

June 2009―Sustain Able
In less developed countries, environmentally friendly building flourishes at the intersection of philosophy and practicality.

   

March 2009A Happy Anniversary
Habitat World marks 25 years of education, outreach and awareness-raising.

   

March 2009Millard Fuller, 1935-2009
In the early morning hours of a February Tuesday, Habitat for Humanity International founder Millard Fuller passed away.

   

March 2009Any Color You Like, As Long As It’s Green
Rising energy costs and environmental awareness power a new emphasis on building tighter, more efficient homes.