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Little did Stephen know that when he signed up for the Habitat financial literacy course in 2009 that he and his family’s lives would change so dramatically.

In 2012, Mustafa’s typical day as a cab driver in Syria took an abrupt turn. During a routine exchange with a passenger about the ongoing war, he made a passing jest about a statue of the Syrian president. This offhand remark led to his arrest and brutal imprisonment two days later. 

Berceni, Prahova County, Romania, May 17th, 2024 – In an inspiring demonstration of leadership and community spirit, 48 business and civil society leaders gathered to participate in Habitat for Humanity Romania’s CEO Build event. This initiative brought together influential figures to build four homes with vulnerable families and advocate for better housing policies across the country.

Decent housing remains out of reach for many low-income families in Kenya due to rising construction costs and limited access to affordable building materials. To help address this challenge Habitat for Humanity Kenya is championing alternative building technologies that reduce construction costs, create local economic opportunities and expand access to safe sustainable housing.

We empower low-income people and local communities to improve their housing conditions. Volunteer or partner with Habitat for Humanity.

Beirut`s labyrinthine slum, Shatila, has been built over decades by people fleeing conflict and poverty. It is on prime real estate, in the middle of the city, yet is largely hidden from Lebanese society.