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Housing microfinance is a doorway to stability and self-reliance. In Kenya, clients report a significant increase in the quality of life with the use of housing loans. 

Two young men have found their new home in an old Quakers house converted by Habitat for Humanity. The story of how they have ended up here tells a bigger story about housing crisis in England.

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.

“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.

A mobile application iBUILD helps Kenyans access affordable housing supply. It guides them through every stage of the housing construction process, however big or small.

Book your hotel with Goddwings to support Habitat for Humanity projects. The hotel booking site will redirect at least a third of every booking commission to help families improve their homes. 

Young Poles who have aged out of the foster care find their home in seven newly renovated studios. Michal says he has never felt more grounded and is finishing his studies in history.

Let’s #ThinkTwice why housing loans remain a privilege for the few. Watch our debate live on Facebook @HabitatEMEA this Wednesday 19 June at 1 pm CET. Find out how housing microfinance addresses inequalities.

Habitat’s ShelterTech Accelerator, designed by its Terwilliger Center, has selected five Kenyan start-ups and two scale-ups that provide affordable housing solutions to start investment negotiations.

Read more stories about the impact of decent housing on people’s lives in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.