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Celebrating women's achievements

Marking the International Women’s Day in 2022, we share stories of women’s efforts to create a better and more sustainable future.

Japanese youth volunteers during the Asia Build in Myanmar.

Asia and Pacific Builds 2019

March 07, 2019

Key initiatives under the Habitat Young Leaders Build campaign, the builds in Myanmar and Fiji draw the support of more than 70 youth volunteers altogether.

(From left) Bok Bok with her daughter Shwe Yati and husband Pyae Phyo in their Habitat home in Myanmar. They live under one roof with Bok Bok's mother and other family members.

Feeling secure

Bok Bok’s family feels safe, happy and healthier in a home that they built with Habitat Myanmar.

Myint Myint Sein in front of her Habitat bamboo home in Myanmar.

Peace of mine

Frequent house repairs are a thing of the past since Myint Myint Sein and her family moved into their bamboo home.

Daw Thuzar and her husband watching their sons do their homework.

Investing in education

Living in a secure Habitat home means Daw Thuzar can save on house repairs and use the money for her sons’ education.

Habitat volunteer builds with bamboo during Young Leaders Build in Myanmar

Youth build with bamboo in Myanmar

Young leaders build alongside families as part of youth initiative in Asia-Pacific.