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:

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]

Stories from our region

Project 100 seeks to expand resilient housing for Cyclone Freddy-affected communities

More than three years after Cyclone Freddy hit communities across southern Malawi, many families are still rebuilding their lives. For survivors like Jackson and Chikafa among other affected families, recovery is not just about replacing what was lost. It is about rebuilding stronger, safer and more resilient communities.That is the vision behind Project 100, Habitat Malawi’s latest initiative under the Let’s Open the Door campaign.

New Ministry of Housing signals stronger focus on Zambia's housing sector

The Government of Zambia has established a standalone Ministry of Housing, elevating housing as a national development priority at a time when the country faces a housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The development aligns with long-standing calls from housing sector stakeholders, including Habitat for Humanity Zambia, for stronger institutional focus and coordination to address the country’s housing challenges.

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.