Habitat Korea's long-term supporter Sean at 815 Run

Celebrating Habitat's outstanding volunteers

Eight out of more than 40 volunteers honored under the Global Volunteer Recognition initiative are from Asia-Pacific. Together, they have helped carry Habitat's mission forward.

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‒ Habitat for Humanity hosts a press conference to discuss sustainable and inclusive housing solutions in the Asia-Pacific region and highlights the efforts to improve the residential environment in Korea

Habitat for Humanity calls for sustainable approaches to adequate housing in Asia-Pacific informal settlements

October 06, 2023

At a press conference, Habitat highlighted the need for people-centered, inclusive housing solutions as well as its work in South Korea. Habitat also unveiled the ninth Asia-Pacific Housing Forum from Oct. 26-27, 2023, which will be held in South Korea for the first time.

Advancing housing and construction innovation

July 20, 2023

Startups, incubators and investors gather at Sheltertech Summit India to collaborate and drive impact in housing and construction industries.

Up to 10.5% increase in GDP possible in some countries

May 16, 2023

Improving housing at a large scale in slums and other informal settlements can have substantial economic and human development gains, according to a first-of-its kind report released by Habitat for Humanity and its research partner, the International Institute for Environment and Development, or IIED.

Stories

Two children run toward their blue house on a dirt path surrounded by green grass.

Let's Open the Door

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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Habitat at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development

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Delegates at Habitat Youth Assembly in Cebu in June 2025

Ten innovative youth-led housing solutions win a total of US$40,000 in grants from Habitat for Humanity

June 26, 2025

The winners were announced at the Habitat Youth Assembly in Cebu in June 2025 that convened over 50 young people from eight Asia-Pacific countries.

Amrapali started a centering plates business after taking part in Habitat India's Project Nirmanshree

Women's Day, Every Day

This March, we share stories of women who partnered with Habitat for Humanity to access economic opportunities, become homeowners and volunteer to make an impact.

Junaedi about to enter his home in Mauk, Indonesia

Together, we build homes and hope

Working with multi-sector partners in Indonesia’s Mauk subdistrict, Junaedi and his family have gained stability and independence through housing.

Laxmi, a former bonded laborer, in front of her home in western Nepal

Freed to create impact

Laxmi wants to empower other Haliya women to achieve economic independence.

Japanese Global Village volunteers in Vietnam

Impact of youth

Twelve years after the launch of Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build, the youth are still the campaign’s driving force. They speak up, volunteer and raise funds to support the cause of affordable housing.

Wardi walking in informal settlement in north Jakarta, Indonesia

Concrete steps toward adequate housing

Habitat for Humanity’s global advocacy campaign Home Equals seeks policy changes at all levels to increase access to adequate housing in informal settlements.