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Wienerberger and Habitat for Humanity International extend partnership to build and advocate for affordable homes

February 28, 2022

Wienerberger Group, a supplier of building materials and infrastructure solutions, today announced it is extending a decade-long partnership with Habitat for Humanity International for an additional three years. Wienerberger will donate bricks, roof tiles and piping materials for use in Habitat homes while also contributing its expertise and volunteers to help advance Habitat’s mission.

Habitat for Humanity issues statements on the Ukraine war

February 24, 2022

“We at Habitat for Humanity continue to pray for the people of Ukraine as we watch the disturbing images of deadly attacks on the country. We are deeply concerned that the violence will claim more lives and force more families from their homes.” Jonathan T. M. Reckford, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity International

Europe Housing Forum to focus on the future of affordable and sustainable housing

November 11, 2021

On the heels of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow and amid worsening economic and health conditions related to a COVID-19 spike in Europe, almost 1000 participants are expected to attend the virtual Europe Housing Forum to discuss how housing intersects with climate change, health and the economy.

Habitat for Humanity advocates for inclusive, resilient housing at COP26 climate change conference

November 02, 2021

Habitat for Humanity International is calling on delegates at the world’s premiere climate change conference to ensure efforts to reduce carbon emissions don’t raise the cost of housing while also helping the most vulnerable families adapt their homes to withstand rising seas, extreme temperatures, and increasingly intense weather events.

Habitat for Humanity report: Construction is vast source of jobs in emerging markets

October 04, 2021

Every $1 million in construction output creates an average of 97 jobs in emerging markets, economists at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Southern California, and the University of Washington found in the report commissioned by Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter.

Housing microfinance improves quality of life, a new study shows

July 13, 2021

Mikrokreditna Fondacija SUNRISE, a microfinance institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina, partnered with Habitat For Humanity’s Terwilliger Center and MicroBuild Fund to analyze their housing loan portfolio.

Creating a decent place to live for residents of Peace Island in Monrovia

March 23, 2021

Habitat for Humanity and its partner organization World Hope International, along with YMCA and the government of Liberia, completed construction works of a multi-year complex slum upgrading project to improve access to water, sanitation, solid waste collection services and a community infrastructure facility to promote social cohesion in Peace Island, Congo Town.

Habitat for Humanity and Catholic Relief Services to support households affected by Beirut Blast

November 19, 2020

Officials estimate that at least 170,000 people in the Lebanese capital live in homes that need to be repaired or reconstructed. According to damage assessments, some 52,000 apartments bear minor damage, including shattered windows, doors and façades.

Habitat for Humanity and the Hilti Foundation expand partnership

October 29, 2020

The Nepal initiative, which will lead to 10,000 new homes in the Eastern Terai region. The Hilti Foundation and Habitat aim to help millions of people around the world gain access to affordable housing.