spokespeople

Our spokespeople

Europe, Middle East and Africa

 

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:

  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]

 

 

Stories from our region

CEO of Habitat for Humanity Romania sitting next to Mihaela, signing her house form

Our family’s story – Mihaela Albisteanu

This year, Mihaela moved into her new house, a home that she helped build alongside volunteers during Habitat for Humanity Romania’s Hope Build, a unique volunteer house-building event. In just five days in June 2024, volunteers from companies and the community came together for a so-called Hope Build. This project changed the lives of two households forever. One of these families is the Albisteanu family, led by a mother whose strength and resilience have carried her family through years of hardship, Mihaela Albisteanu. “I can’t believe it! The children will have their own space, just for them.”Mihaela’s excitement rings out as she shares her feelings in a video from the build. 

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