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Stories from Europe

Decent housing is a foundation for anyone to have a prosperous life. Land and property values, and rents have been going up recently. As a result, more and more people in Europe face problems finding a decent place to live.

To lower housing costs, we help make homes more energy efficient. It helps reduce energy poverty and minimizes climate change. We also advocate for accessible and affordable housing on local, national and international levels.

Learn more about our work in Europe.

Project 100 seeks to expand resilient housing for Cyclone Freddy-affected communities

More than three years after Cyclone Freddy hit communities across southern Malawi, many families are still rebuilding their lives. For survivors like Jackson and Chikafa among other affected families, recovery is not just about replacing what was lost. It is about rebuilding stronger, safer and more resilient communities.That is the vision behind Project 100, Habitat Malawi’s latest initiative under the Let’s Open the Door campaign.

New Ministry of Housing signals stronger focus on Zambia's housing sector

The Government of Zambia has established a standalone Ministry of Housing, elevating housing as a national development priority at a time when the country faces a housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The development aligns with long-standing calls from housing sector stakeholders, including Habitat for Humanity Zambia, for stronger institutional focus and coordination to address the country’s housing challenges.

Uganda’s National Housing Dialogue explores housing as a driver of economic growth

What if housing was viewed not as a cost, but as one of Uganda’s most powerful drivers for economic growth, resilience and national development? This question took center stage as government leaders, housing practitioners, financial institutions and development partners gathered in Kampala for the Uganda National Housing Dialogue in commemoration of World Habitat Day 2026.