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The concluding event of the ShelterTech Sub-Saharan accelerator program saw a resounding call to action for the advancement of sheltertech innovations to address the growing demand for affordable and sustainable housing products and services.

Habitat for Humanity’s Urban Housing Practitioners Hub in the Middle East and North Africa is hosting a virtual roundtable discussion, bringing together a consortium of experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to delve into Habitat for Humanity’s recently published report titled “Improving Housing in Informal Settlements; Assessing the Impacts on Human Development” and the hidden potential for the countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

Habitat for Humanity jointly with nine other partners have commenced the implementation of the Smarter Finance for EU project (SMARTER4EU). This project is funded by the European Commission under the EU-LIFE funding scheme. 

BRATISLAVA (Sept. 26, 2023) — Graitec, a global software company headquartered in France and the Apax Philanthropy Foundation, managed by the private equity firm Seven2, who is also their shareholder, have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to support the renovation and expansion of a social and educational centre in Slovakia over the next three years.

BRATISLAVA (May 27, 2023) — Habitat for Humanity International is pleased to announce a new partnership with Umdasch Group, an Austrian-based group of companies active in the construction and retail sector.

The first edition of the Europe Housing Day will take place on November 14, at Thon Hotel EU in Brussels.

Energy powers communities. Healthcare workers and teachers depend on energy to heal and educate their communities. Energy keeps homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

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. 

The moment their Habitat for Humanity home was completed, Gabriela, Valentin and their 2-year-old daughter, Evelina moved in – even though it was Christmas Eve. “We were so excited to start the new year in our home,” says Gabriela. So excited, in fact, that the young family only brought a mattress and Christmas tree with them on move-in day.