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Hábitat para la Humanidad Guatemala organiza anualmente el Foro Nacional de Vivienda, un espacio de diálogo que reúne a diversos actores comprometidos con la vivienda digna en el país. Este evento, que se realiza desde hace más de quince años, será clave en la formulación de políticas y acciones concretas para reducir el déficit habitacional.

BRATISLAVA (August 19, 2024) – Habitat for Humanity and Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, are excited to announce a new global partnership aimed at improving housing conditions and water access for vulnerable communities in Brazil. This partnership will focus on empowering local communities through innovative solutions that address both social and environmental challenges.

The housing crisis in the European Union has grown into a challenge that no one can afford to ignore. What was once a struggle for the most vulnerable is now an everyday concern for middle-income families. Over the past decade, house prices have surged by 47%, and rents have climbed by 18%, leaving millions in precarious living situations. These rising costs are just the tip of the iceberg. Behind the statistics are real people—families, seniors, and young adults—struggling to find secure, affordable, and decent homes. 

Through the partnership this year, the company is awarding $820,000 in grant funding to engage and mobilize youth and support the building of resilient housing through Habitat Strong, the global housing nonprofit’s disaster resilience program.

Las familias con un piso de concreto tienen un 20% más de estabilidad financiera, reducen sus gastos de salud en un 79% e invierten un 12% más en mejoras de su vivienda. Así lo confirma la investigación realizada por Hábitat para la Humanidad, en el marco de la iniciativa 100 mil pisos para jugar.

Bratislava (July 15, 2024) - Habitat for Humanity and the leading philanthropic foundation called Laudes Foundation are proud to announce a transformative three-year partnership aimed at addressing the pressing challenges of social housing and climate change through a flagship regional project devoted to renovating and repurposing vacant spaces into homes.