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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.

Hungary’s housing landscape presents a striking contradiction. Despite a growing number of dwellings—over 4.5 million—more than 570,000 stand vacant, while nearly 3 million people struggle with housing poverty. At the same time, the country’s population continues to shrink, creating a disconnect between where homes exist and where they’re needed most. A new research study from Habitat for Humanity Hungary takes a deep dive into this complex picture, offering an eye-opening look at how a more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable housing future might be built—quite literally—out of empty spaces.

“Even during my short time in Lebanon, I was able to witness households transform into more liveable homes.” Habitat for Humanity’s volunteer Catarina is reflecting on her time spent in Lebanon.

Volunteering with Habitat will not only raise your company profile within the local community, but it will also help build relationships within teams and boost company morale.

Good urban planning can reflect all - the citizens needs, interests of all partners and national policy goals. Cities’ growth should not be a random thing, but a well-planned process that ensures equal opportunities and decent housing for all.

Global nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity has opened applications for the ShelterTech sub-Saharan Africa accelerator program, and is now inviting startups with scalable solutions to today’s affordable housing challenges to apply.

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

Marka Camp, also known as Schneller Camp, is located just 10 kilometers northeast of Amman, Jordan. Established in 1968 as a temporary refuge for displaced Palestinian families, the camp was initially intended to offer immediate relief and support for those fleeing conflict. The Jordanian government, in collaboration with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), sought to provide these refugees with safety and essential services during a period of great uncertainty. However, what was meant to be a short-term solution has, over time, turned into a more permanent reality.