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Habitat homeowner Kimchheng at home in Kandal province, Cambodia

Standing tall

Despite her difficulties and health issue, Kimchheng can build a better life with her son in a decent, secure home.

Prangon and Dipu are good friends who live in Raghurampur village, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Ties that bind

Buddies Prangon and Dipu, who grew up in Habitat homes in Bangladesh, hope their children will continue the friendship.

Shirin on the porch of her home in Taragai village, Mymensingh district, Bangladesh

Embracing self-reliance

Shirin is actively creating a better life for her family by rearing goats and tending to her fruit garden. “Even at home, I can do some work and raise my family.”

Olivia Wong joined Habitat for Humanity International's board in March 2020

Counting her blessings

Meet Olivia Wong, long-time volunteer and newest member of Habitat for Humanity International’s board. She shares her views about leadership, volunteerism, faith and more.

Shashika (far right) with her grandparents Arthur and Silard in front of their home in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Finding strength in decent housing

Shashika and Nimasha were both in their teens when the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami hit Sri Lanka. Now mothers, they appreciate having a secure home to bring up their own children.

Samala and her son Aminul at the porch of their house in Jamalpur district, Bangladesh

Rebuilding life after loss

Having lost family members over the years, all Samala and her son Aminul have is each other. Having their own home also strengthens their bond.

Sri Lankan students washing a vehicle in a fundraising activity

Youth gearing up for housing cause

There’s no stopping youth supporters of the 2020 Habitat Young Leaders Build despite the suspension of builds due to COVID-19 concerns.

Babar and his wife with their daughter Tayeba when she was a baby.

Home safe home

Morsheda was relieved to move into a new house before her daughter was born. When her husband Babar has to be away for work, he is assured his family is safe at home.

Han and her children in front of their home completed during Cambodia Big Build 2019.

Together we build

Be it families, volunteers or skilled workers, everyone contributed to the 2019 Cambodia Big Build in Siem Reap to create a brighter future.