Habitat for Humanity’s conference showcased solutions for sustainable, low-cost housing.

Ethiopian sheltertech startup Kubik is one of the big winners at the Global Startups Awards, winning ‘Startup of the Year.’

In an effort to minimize shack fire incidents, Lumkani Company installed fire alarms to alert the community in Cape Town’s Kanana informal settlement.

Kubik promises to turn plastic waste into high-quality affordable homes. Its CEO, Kidus Asfaw, talks about dignity, safety and thinking globally.

ShelterTech alumni and housing finance startup H28 is among 25 African startups joining the inaugural Amazon Web Services FinTech Africa Accelerator cohort.

Construction sector stakeholders joined hands at an event organized by Habitat’s Terwilliger Center and partners in Cebu, to push for a green and inclusive construction industry.

The Construction Innovation Hub was also launched at the Sheltertech Summit, organized by the Habitat for Humanity and Kerala Start-up Mission.

A 500-square-foot one-room home is being constructed by ShelterTech alumni and Chennai-based start-up Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions.

Home is where our story begins. Learn how sheltertech is becoming a growing force in connecting startup-led affordable housing innovation with investors, partners and consumers.

We have been honored to have two of the world’s most respected and renowned people as dedicated and hardworking Habitat volunteers for more than 35 years. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter have been tireless advocates, active fundraisers and some of our best hands-on construction volunteers.