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Habitat teaches disaster-resilient construction methods in the Caribbean

October 13, 2018

Housing is a very vulnerable resource to these climatological disasters that, in addition, have been increasing due to climate change. Unfortunately, it is the people who live in the places with the greatest poverty, who are often harmed the most. The cost of repairing or even rebuilding the houses affected by a disaster is very high.

Facebook rewards initiative of Habitat and Red Cross

September 25, 2018

Through the new Facebook Community Leadership Program (FCLP), the Participatory Approach for Safe Shelter and Settlements Awareness, PASSA Youth, developed by Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) and the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), was selected to receive support, tools and funds of an approximate value of up to USD $ 50,000.

The Effectiveness of Land Information System

May 10, 2018

An efficient and effective land information system is critical for national development. Land information systems drive decision making and policy creation in government, manage and appropriate property taxes and revenue which is integral to a country’s economic viability and secure land tenure for the citizens of a country. (Kenneth A Shay)

Daddy Yankee to raise $1.5 million for Habitat for Humanity’s hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico

Daddy Yankee to raise $1.5 million for Habitat’s hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico

October 05, 2017

In response to the tragic devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico native, rapper, producer and “Despacito” singer Daddy Yankee has pledged a personal donation of $250,000 and to raise an additional $1.5 million toward Habitat for Humanity’s plans to help Puerto Ricans repair and rebuild in the aftermath of the storm.