Kauma Village is an informal settlement of over 33,000 people who live on the outskirts of Lillongwe, Malawi’s capital. In Kauma, many people lack basic water and sanitation facilities, as it falls outside the government’s services.
Mamolelekeng is a remarkable woman. She’s 82. And she is single-handedly raising five orphaned great grandchildren by herself.
Habitat for Humanity International is calling on delegates at the COP28 climate change conference to prioritize the housing needs of vulnerable populations, particularly those who are living in slums and informal settlements, by taking action that will meaningfully address the impact of climate change on safe, decent, and affordable housing.
BRUSSELS, 10 April, 2024 – A new project has launched to respond to sluggish renovation rates of residential buildings and high energy poverty levels in Central and Eastern Europe by empowering local communities and developing Neighourhood Energy Sufficiency Roadmaps.
Dwellers of Habib Ayad House in Sakakrya village are not able to sleep at the same time because of overcrowding. While half of them are sleeping at night, the other half go to work in bakeries.
Allowing women in Africa to own land and houses would help reduce homelessness and slum area growth. They have raised their voices about it in Brussels during the European Development Days.
On 23 May 2018, at the panel discussion Urban Development - Building Cities for All, we will talk about the impact of mass urbanization on cities, the importance of intelligent urban planning and innovative housing solutions.
Habitat for Humanity Romania has recently launched a pilot project which aims to find the most cost-effective housing solution. There have been 6 buildings already built. Is it possible to build a house in 5 days? Find out more in this episode with our guest Roberto Pătrășcoiu - national director of Habitat for Humanity Romania.
Habitat for Humanity International is calling on delegates at the COP27 climate change conference to prioritize adequate and affordable housing, particularly for the most vulnerable people, to achieve a net-zero future for carbon emissions and meet the adaptation needs of human settlements.