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[BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — 5 October 2026] — A new Habitat for Humanity study finds that people around the world are cutting back on food, using savings and changing plans for the future to afford housing.

Three in four people surveyed worldwide said they had cut at least one expense to afford housing. One in three spent less on food; nearly a third used savings or emergency funds, and 31% took on extra work. Nearly half, 48%, worry that one unexpected problem could threaten their housing security.

DOBŠINÁ/BRATISLAVA – October 2026 – Instead of taking a holiday, they are picking up work gloves, saws and paintbrushes – and dedicating a week to helping others. Nearly 20 volunteers from eight countries will travel to Dobšiná in early October to help renovate the premises of the Domček Parent Centre, which has been supporting children and families at risk of generational poverty for the past 13 years. The volunteers will come from as far away as Japan, New Zealand and Australia, as well as Denmark, Germany, Poland, Ireland and Croatia.

La más reciente investigación global de Hábitat para la Humanidad muestra que los costos asociados a la vivienda están llevando a las personas a hacer sacrificios en otras áreas de su vida. 

Habitat for Humanity International is honored to launch the Carter Circle, a distinguished community of corporate partners and individual donors whose leadership-level support advances Habitat’s mission of building homes, communities and hope. 

The unveiling of the programme at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly marks an important milestone in advancing a global effort to strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable urban communities through inclusive, locally led and sustainable solutions.

Since joining Habitat in August 2024, Satow has driven regional strategy across 14 countries, guided governance across 10 country boards and partnered closely with National Directors to strengthen leadership and program quality.