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2020 – Homes, Communities, Hope, You

Even as COVID-19 significantly impacted Habitat’s ability to build at full capacity — and likely will continue to do so in many locations well into 2021 — we still have seen great progress and positive results. In fiscal year 2020, we helped more than 5.9 million people build or improve a place to call home, and through training and advocacy, an additional 9.9 million gained the potential to improve their housing conditions.

Annual Report 2020 online

Stories and news

Project 100 seeks to expand resilient housing for Cyclone Freddy-affected communities

More than three years after Cyclone Freddy hit communities across southern Malawi, many families are still rebuilding their lives. For survivors like Jackson and Chikafa among other affected families, recovery is not just about replacing what was lost. It is about rebuilding stronger, safer and more resilient communities.That is the vision behind Project 100, Habitat Malawi’s latest initiative under the Let’s Open the Door campaign. 

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New Ministry of Housing signals stronger focus on Zambia's housing sector

The Government of Zambia has established a standalone Ministry of Housing, elevating housing as a national development priority at a time when the country faces a housing deficit of more than 1.5 million units. The development aligns with long-standing calls from housing sector stakeholders, including Habitat for Humanity Zambia, for stronger institutional focus and coordination to address the country’s housing challenges.

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