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Habitat for Humanity and the Kenya Green Building Society formalize partnership to advance sustainable affordable housing in Kenya

November 02, 2026

Habitat for Humanity and the Kenya Green Building Society have formalized a partnership to explore climate-smart affordable housing and sustainable construction in Kenya. By connecting expertise, markets and policy, the collaboration aims to address barriers to the adoption of sustainable building solutions and support more affordable, resilient housing for low-income households.

From Japan to Slovakia: International volunteers transform community centre for children in Dobšiná

October 27, 2026

DOBŠINÁ, SLOVAKIA – October 2026 – Nearly 20 volunteers from eight countries joined Habitat for Humanity and the Employee Foundation of the VKR Group to renovate a community centre supporting children and families affected by generational poverty in Slovakia. Their efforts were complemented by more than 42 million steps taken by employees worldwide through the Donate Your Steps initiative.

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From Empty Spaces to Homes: Join Habitat for Humanity in Katowice to Explore the Future of Housing in Europe

October 15, 2026

With millions of dwellings standing empty across Europe while affordable housing remains out of reach for many, Habitat for Humanity is bringing together cities, policymakers, researchers and housing experts to explore a different approach: turning vacant spaces into homes.

Media Contacts

Habitat for Humanity has extensive knowledge of the housing and shelter sector throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa.

For comments and interviews on today’s housing news, we can connect you with spokespeople across the region.

Please contact:

Europe and the Middle east
Katarzyna Jasik-Caínzos
Communications Director, Europe and the Middle East
Phone: +32 478 88 79 08
Email: [email protected]
Africa
Caroline Nyamamu
Communications Director, Africa
Phone: +254 759 067 659
Email: [email protected]

Habitat can also offer detailed information, case studies, and housing research as well as hi-resolution photos to cover regional housing issues or specific problems in a country.

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