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Black and white photo from 1990 of Rosalynn Carter smiling while working on the build site

Slideshow: Rosalynn Carter and Habitat for Humanity

View a slideshow of Rosalynn Carter’s work with Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat House Design Contest 2023

Habitat for Humanity designs homes that are as unique, creative and strong as the people who live in them. The 2023 Habitat House Design Contest, generously sponsored for a third year by Simpson Strong-Tie, recognizes 10 Habitat affiliates for their remarkable designs across a range of categories, including affordability, sustainability and more.

Robert smiling in front of his home with Habitat volunteers in the background

A promise kept

“It means the world to me. It gives me the actual ability to have my son come over without me having to physically help him up the steps and everything else,” says Robert, who was able to build a new ramp for his home with the support of Habitat and the Wells Fargo Foundation.

Mohan (third from left) and family at their house in Dhangadhi, Nepal

Journey to homeownership

“No one should be deprived of a home,” says Mohan, a former informal worker who is now a teacher and an advocate.

Tears of joy after the storm

See how Habitat and AbbVie work in partnership with families like Sonaly’s and Jennifer and Ramon’s to create safe and resilient shelter in Puerto Rico.

Habitat staff member and woman talking to each other in a classroom setting

Financial coaching at Habitat helps residents reach goals

Through its Financial Opportunity Center, Habitat for Humanity Findlay/Hancock County in Ohio offers barrier-free financial, employment and income-support coaching to all community members. The individualized and confidential support helps low-income residents reduce debt, improve credit and in many cases, become mortgage ready.

Jennifer posing in front of Habitat house with family

A place to make lasting memories

Jennifer and Olivia have peace of mind and greater financial security now that they’ve moved into affordable Habitat homes featuring solar panels installed with the support of a Whirlpool BuildBetter grant.

Habitat for Humanity delegation to the UN Habitat Assembly pictured showing the house sign.

Partnerships and inclusivity are central to achieving SDGs

The second session of the UN Habitat assembly took place in Nairobi Kenya from 6th – 9th June 2023 under the theme “a sustainable urban future through inclusive and effective multilateralism: achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in times of global crises”.

A group of four smiling for a selfie in front of the United States Capitol Building.

6 ways to advocate for affordable housing

Whether you’ve advocated before or are just getting started, you have the power to impact housing policies. Here are six overarching practices to keep in mind as you advocate for adequate, affordable housing.