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Habitat for Humanity to host its first Housing Forum in the Middle East and North Africa region
Cairo will host Habitat for Humanity’s first edition of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Housing Forum, November 21-23, 2022. The three-day event will convene housing contributors and stakeholders from the public and private sectors, advocates, academics, researchers, microfinance experts and representatives from local and international NGOS from the MENA region.
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Let's Open the Door
Over the past fifty years, we have helped more than 65 million people around the world build, improve or finance places to call home. Now, we’re building on that momentum.
Tennis stars offer a “hand up” at the Women Build in Warsaw
Ukraine adopts new housing law to replace Soviet-era system and make housing affordable
In January 2026 a new housing law was adopted in the second reading in Ukraine’s parliament. This marks the beginning of a major housing reform, something that has not happened for over 30 years in the country.
New Bill No. 12377, “On the Basic Principles of Housing Policy,” replaces the 1983 Soviet-era Housing Code, includes the establishment of social housing, new financial mechanisms to support the construction and purchase of housing, digitalization of processes, as well as putting vulnerable people and their specific needs as a priority. It is now awaiting Presidential approval and signature to come into effect.
Building a sustainable future with steel: ArcelorMittal Construction and Habitat for Humanity’s eco-conscious commitment
Disclaimer - An article written by ArcelorMittal Construction. All opinions in this article reflect the views of the author(s), not Habitat for Humanity International. October 2024
ArcelorMittal Construction, as part of the ArcelorMittal Group, is the leading global provider of innovative steel building systems and solutions. We play a key role in delivering environmentally conscious buildings that benefit both people and the planet.