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We are grateful for the commitment to housing that the bill demonstrates and support its provisions to increase housing supply and improve affordability.

Habitat for Humanity International has launched a new partnership with the Swiss Capacity Building Facility (SCBF) to expand access to affordable, climate-resilient housing for low- and middle-income households living in flood-prone communities around Lake Victoria in Kenya.

In January 2026 a new housing law was adopted in the second reading in Ukraine’s parliament. This marks the beginning of a major housing reform, something that has not happened for over 30 years in the country.

New Bill No. 12377, “On the Basic Principles of Housing Policy,” replaces the 1983 Soviet-era Housing Code, includes the establishment of social housing, new financial mechanisms to support the construction and purchase of housing, digitalization of processes, as well as putting vulnerable people and their specific needs as a priority. It is now awaiting Presidential approval and signature to come into effect.

As part of its 2026 commitment, Nissan will partner with 10 Habitat affiliates across the United States to support home building projects. Nissan will also donate durable work trucks to aid Habitat’s efforts.

Habitat for Humanity International welcomes France’s announcement of its G7 priorities for 2026 and strongly supports the focus on development finance reform, international climate action, and support for countries facing fragility. We urge the G7 to recognize that adequate and affordable housing is essential to achieving these goals. 

Across England, Scotland, and Wales, the housing crisis continues to deepen. Record levels of homelessness, rising temporary accommodation costs, and a chronic shortage of genuinely affordable homes are placing enormous pressure on households and local authorities alike. At the same time, thousands of buildings—many of them publicly owned—sit vacant or underused, representing a missed opportunity to respond more quickly and sustainably to housing need.