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Read stories about people who won their fight for homes and housing updates from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

In Shuto Orizari, a culturally rich municipality in North Macedonia, lives the Salievski family. This area is known for its vibrant Roma community, which has faced significant social and economic challenges over the years. The family consists of Senad Salievski, his wife Elvira, their three sons aged 9, 12, and 14, and their 4-year-old daughter. Despite the odds, Senad is determined to provide a better life for his family.

What can we do to help people directly affected by Syrian crisis? You too can empower their new beginnings - upgrade their homes and communities. 

Grace January suddenly heard people shouting ‘Water! Water! Water!‘ Her house was taken by flood in the aftermath of the Cyclone Idai. Help her to rebuild it.

Life journeys of women all around the world start at home. Some are more challenging than others, but all the women share an unbreakable will to live in decent conditions. Discover their stories. 

Our Global Education Toolkit is an online educational resource that shares knowledge and practical educational tools on housing, land rights and sustainable urban development. Find out more.

Gender inequality creates obstacles for many women who want to build their houses and earn an independent living. For them, land-ownership rights are a foundation for an independent life.

Donate to Habitat and help a family break the poverty cycle.

Our refugee program will serve 38,500 individuals directly affected by the Syrian conflict. We will help them to upgrade their homes and communities and gain valuable job skills.