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Habitat for Humanity continues to assess the incredibly extensive housing needs in the wake of an explosion that killed more than 200 people and injured 6,000 others in Lebanon last week.

As climate change continues to impact our planet, transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar power (PV) has never been more urgent. Not only do these sources help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but they also enhance energy independence. This is where the SUNRISE project comes in. 

When Cyclone Freddy swept through southern Malawi in March 2023, entire communities were left without homes and livelihoods, and many lives were lost. The torrential rains triggered devastating floods and landslides, destroying homes and displacing thousands of families overnight. Their story is a reminder that recovery after disaster often begins with a home – opening the door to resilience for families and communities alike.

Architecture students develop project proposals for urbanization of buildings and public spaces in a Skopje neighborhood

Multifamily houses in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, are slowly deteriorating. Habitat for Humanity and the Dushanbe municipality help homeowners’ associations to take over maintenance responsibilities from the state.

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.

Across Europe, millions of buildings stand empty while people struggle to find affordable places to live. HFHI conducted this research to better understand which financial mechanisms and models are most effective in converting vacant spaces into affordable housing. Looking across different European cities, the study examines how tools like loans, grants, revolving funds, and blended finance actually perform in practice - and why some approaches succeed while others fall short.

Good news about improving access to housing for low-income communities, introducing innovative affordable housing products, impact of housing microfinance in Africa and more. 

Croatia is facing a paradox: while housing costs are rising and many young people are locked out of the rental and ownership markets, nearly a third of all homes meant for permanent residence sit empty. This contrast lies at the heart of a new research report on the country’s housing landscape—one that uncovers not just the challenges, but the untapped opportunities for creating more inclusive, sustainable communities.