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Who can afford rising rents?

Asia and Edik are refugees living in Poland. They had to move no fewer than seven times when landlords either upped the rent or turned them out in favor of tenants who could pay more. 

Finding Laughter Again: Syrian Family's New Life in Jordan

 

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. 

 

Habitat for Humanity seeks new ventilation designs to solve at-home malaria transmission

Habitat for Humanity and SeaFreight Labs launched a new global open-innovation challenge to try to dramatically reduce malaria infections by targeting where most infections begin: at home. The challenge, which runs through 7 July 2025, includes a US$24,000 prize pool. 

Reducing housing poverty

Habitat for Humanity builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Volunteer or partner with us on housing solutions to support people in need.

Direct impact on people's lives

Joe Cross, a husband and father of two kids, is one of the most dedicated expat volunteers in Hungary. He tells us why volunteering motivates him.

Habitat III decisions crucial for the future of Africa’s cities

Africa will have some of the fastest growing cities in the world over the next 50 years. Unless something is done, and done soon, millions more will flood into unplanned cities and live in already overcrowded informal settlements and slums.

Habitat for Humanity encourages United Nations to set a sustainable cities goal in Post-2015 Agenda

Malawi struggles with floods

Flooding in Malawi has affected nearly one million people causing them to leave their homes and lose possessions. Emergency shelter and sanitation are in urgent demand.

Habitat for Humanity observes World Habitat Day

Whirlpool and Habitat for Humanity to assist vulnerable communities in South Africa

Whirlpool EMEA renews the partnership with Habitat for Humanity. From November 7th to 11th, fifty Whirlpool volunteers will participate in Habitat for Humanity build event in the “Orange Farm” community in Johannesburg, aiming to help vulnerable people in repairing their homes.

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