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Europe, Middle East and Africa

Media information

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

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

 

Please contact:

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

 

Latest press releases

Opportunity Centre Valaska

Software company Graitec and the Apax Philanthropy Foundation launch a three-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity

September 25, 2023

BRATISLAVA (Sept. 26, 2023) — Graitec, a global software company headquartered in France and the Apax Philanthropy Foundation, managed by the private equity firm Seven2, who is also their shareholder, have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to support the renovation and expansion of a social and educational centre in Slovakia over the next three years.

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Launch of the SMARTER4EU project

September 21, 2023

Habitat for Humanity jointly with nine other partners have commenced the implementation of the Smarter Finance for EU project (SMARTER4EU). This project is funded by the European Commission under the EU-LIFE funding scheme. 

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Picture of Slums

Launch of the Home-Equal Report in MENA region

September 13, 2023

Habitat for Humanity’s Urban Housing Practitioners Hub in the Middle East and North Africa is hosting a virtual roundtable discussion, bringing together a consortium of experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to delve into Habitat for Humanity’s recently published report titled “Improving Housing in Informal Settlements; Assessing the Impacts on Human Development” and the hidden potential for the countries in the Middle East and North Africa.  

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Opportunity Centre Valaska

Software company Graitec and the Apax Philanthropy Foundation launch a three-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity

September 25, 2023

BRATISLAVA (Sept. 26, 2023) — Graitec, a global software company headquartered in France and the Apax Philanthropy Foundation, managed by the private equity firm Seven2, who is also their shareholder, have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to support the renovation and expansion of a social and educational centre in Slovakia over the next three years.

Read more
Picture of a meeting room

Launch of the SMARTER4EU project

September 21, 2023

Habitat for Humanity jointly with nine other partners have commenced the implementation of the Smarter Finance for EU project (SMARTER4EU). This project is funded by the European Commission under the EU-LIFE funding scheme. 

Read more
Picture of Slums

Launch of the Home-Equal Report in MENA region

September 13, 2023

Habitat for Humanity’s Urban Housing Practitioners Hub in the Middle East and North Africa is hosting a virtual roundtable discussion, bringing together a consortium of experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to delve into Habitat for Humanity’s recently published report titled “Improving Housing in Informal Settlements; Assessing the Impacts on Human Development” and the hidden potential for the countries in the Middle East and North Africa.  

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people receiving prize

Winners of the MENA Housing Forum Innovation Awards 2022 unveiled!

November 22, 2022

Housing for All Egyptians, by Social Housing and Mortgage Finance Fund from Egypt (Public Policies category), The Housing Monitor by Public Works Studio from Lebanon (Best Practices category) and Recyblock by Zelij Invent from Morocco (ShelterTech category), are the winners of the MENA Housing Forum Innovations Awards 2022.

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Inaugural MENA Housing Forum champions inclusive, affordable and sustainable housing

November 21, 2022

The first-ever Middle East and North Africa, or MENA, Housing Forum started today in Cairo, under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Housing. Over the next three days, stakeholders will discuss ongoing housing challenges, including the persistence of informal settlements, the rise in refugee numbers, the increase of vulnerability in the wake of COVID-19, and the region’s role in climate action following the COP27 climate change conference. With 10 in-person and five virtual sessions scheduled, the hybrid forum is expected to attract over 500 participants.

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Opportunity Centre Valaska

Software company Graitec and the Apax Philanthropy Foundation launch a three-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity

September 25, 2023

BRATISLAVA (Sept. 26, 2023) — Graitec, a global software company headquartered in France and the Apax Philanthropy Foundation, managed by the private equity firm Seven2, who is also their shareholder, have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to support the renovation and expansion of a social and educational centre in Slovakia over the next three years.

Read more
Picture of a meeting room

Launch of the SMARTER4EU project

September 21, 2023

Habitat for Humanity jointly with nine other partners have commenced the implementation of the Smarter Finance for EU project (SMARTER4EU). This project is funded by the European Commission under the EU-LIFE funding scheme. 

Read more
Picture of Slums

Launch of the Home-Equal Report in MENA region

September 13, 2023

Habitat for Humanity’s Urban Housing Practitioners Hub in the Middle East and North Africa is hosting a virtual roundtable discussion, bringing together a consortium of experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to delve into Habitat for Humanity’s recently published report titled “Improving Housing in Informal Settlements; Assessing the Impacts on Human Development” and the hidden potential for the countries in the Middle East and North Africa.  

Read more