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Croatia is facing a paradox: while housing costs are rising and many young people are locked out of the rental and ownership markets, nearly a third of all homes meant for permanent residence sit empty. This contrast lies at the heart of a new research report on the country’s housing landscape—one that uncovers not just the challenges, but the untapped opportunities for creating more inclusive, sustainable communities.

Hungary’s housing landscape presents a striking contradiction. Despite a growing number of dwellings—over 4.5 million—more than 570,000 stand vacant, while nearly 3 million people struggle with housing poverty. At the same time, the country’s population continues to shrink, creating a disconnect between where homes exist and where they’re needed most. A new research study from Habitat for Humanity Hungary takes a deep dive into this complex picture, offering an eye-opening look at how a more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable housing future might be built—quite literally—out of empty spaces.

En Hábitat para la Humanidad Latinoamérica y el Caribe, creemos firmemente que una vivienda digna es mucho más que cuatro paredes y un techo. Es la base sobre la cual se construye la salud, el bienestar y el futuro de las familias.

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. 

Using the collective power of the Habitat affiliate network and corporate partner support, the global housing nonprofit helps open the door to equitable homeownership during National Fair Housing Month.

La décima edición de la campaña Salud al Agua, de Hábitat Paraguay, busca brindar saneamiento adecuado en tres comunidades y promover prácticas de higiene y cuidado del agua.