Let’s Open the Door
Home is the foundation on which we build our lives.
But every day 1 in 3 people around the world wake up without the security of safe affordable housing.
We’re working to change that. We know safe, affordable housing sparks wider change, leading to better health, education and well-being, more economic growth, and less poverty.
That’s why we have helped people around the world build, improve or finance places to call home for more than 50 years. Together with supporters like you, we’ve built a mission — and a movement.
Now, we’re building on that momentum. Through hands-on builds, compelling new research and powerful storytelling, we’re bringing housing to the center stage at a global scale.
Because housing matters. With safe, stable homes, families have the freedom to focus on what matters most, empowering them to build their future on their own terms.
It all starts with an open door.
Did you know?
Across the Asia-Pacific region:
1.6 billion people live in inadequate housing.
There are 7 of the top 20 countries most vulnerable to extreme weather.
600 million people live in slums or informal settlements.
50 voices across Asia-Pacific
A better future starts with home. Families, volunteers, partners and supporters tell us why in this collection of stories. Join us as we share the first story with more to come.
For over two decades, Eunjin Kim has been donating regularly to Habitat Korea, inspiring her children and others. Long-term supporters play a key role in powering Habitat’s mission. “When we think of a miracle, we often think of something grand. For me, a miracle is when countless small drops of perspiration come together and a home is built. And it is so rewarding because a home is tangible,” said Eunjin.
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Let’s Open the Door in Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific region is exploring a variety of ways to activate the Let’s Open the Door campaign locally. We’ll update this space as opportunities take shape.
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Over the past fifty years, we have helped more than 65 million people around the world build, improve or finance places to call home. Now, we’re building on that momentum.
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Behind every open door is a story. As we build on fifty years of making home possible, we’re highlighting some of the people and innovations at the heart of our mission.