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Former Kindergarten Becomes Affordable Housing for Displaced Families in Ukraine

May 06, 2026

(Kalush, Ukraine – 30 April, 2026) Even as the war continues, Ukraine is rebuilding—not only its infrastructure, but also its communities. In the western Ukrainian city of Kalush, an abandoned kindergarten has been transformed into 48 modern, affordable apartments, providing homes for around 150 people. What was once an empty public building for over 20 years is now a vibrant residential complex for internally displaced families.

Lets open the door

March 23, 2026

Habitat for Humanity Europe and the Middle East joins Let’s Open the Door, a global campaign to ignite urgency around access to affordable and adequate housing.The global housing crisis is one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Every day, 1 in 3 people worldwide wake up without access to a safe, affordable home—a reality that continues to shape health, opportunity and economic stability across generations.

invitation for Europe Housing Day conference taking place April 20, 2026

Europe Housing Day 2026

March 20, 2026

Europe Housing Day is Habitat for Humanity’s annual event focused on the future of housing in Europe. This year, we will explore how to unlock EU funding and private finance in the next MFF to help make housing more affordable, how to reduce energy poverty through energy-efficient apartment buildings, and what role vacant buildings can play in improving affordability and scaling up housing supply. Join us!

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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