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A pesar de las mejoras económicas y la disminución en los costos de construcción, más de 148 000 familias siguen sin un hogar adecuado. El informe Balance y Tendencias del Sector Vivienda 2023, pone en evidencia una profunda desigualdad: el 90% de las viviendas en el mercado están dirigidas a solo el 30% de los hogares, lo cual deja al resto sin opciones reales. 

Nairobi (September 2024) - The Association for Microfinance Institutions in Kenya (AMFI-K) and Habitat for Humanity International’s Terwilliger Centre for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS) have entered a partnership to reduce Kenya’s critical housing deficit and improve housing finance access for low- and middle-income families.

Bratislava (September 15, 2024) — Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the continuation and expansion of its partnership with Umdasch Group, an Austrian-based global leader in construction and retail solutions. After a successful collaboration last year, Umdasch Group has decided to extend the partnership until the end of 2024, incorporating new subsidiaries and scaling up its volunteering efforts.

Kyiv, Ukraine (September 9, 2024) – Habitat for Humanity, a global leader in affordable housing and community development, is proud to announce the official opening of its new branch in Ukraine. This expansion comes at a crucial time as the nation faces an unprecedented need for housing reconstruction and development following the ongoing war and displacement. The new branch will focus on providing safe, affordable housing, rebuilding damaged homes, and enhancing community resilience through local partnerships and advocacy for effective housing policies. It will prioritize the most vulnerable populations, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and low-income families, and will work closely with local NGOs, private sector, and local authorities to ensure that reconstruction efforts align with sustainable development goals.

En un esfuerzo por abordar los desafíos del cambio climático en comunidades vulnerables, el foro “Cambio climático y asentamientos informales: Desafíos e impactos”, organizado por Hábitat para la Humanidad Honduras, reunió a expertos nacionales e internacionales para abordar los retos que enfrentan las comunidades en riesgo.

She will play a pivotal role in leading Habitat’s strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration and growth within and outside the region.