Habitat for Humanity will participate in COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov. 11-22, 2024, to shine a light on the acutely overlooked intersection between climate change and housing, particularly for the most vulnerable.
Only 21% of countries prioritize housing in climate commitments, according to a white paper released at COP29; urgent action is needed to address housing’s role in climate resilience and emissions reduction.
Over the next two years, the Whirlpool Foundation will allocate $2.5 million to help the global housing nonprofit construct stronger, more energy-efficient homes that are responsive to changing climate conditions and increasing climate hazards.
Habitat for Humanity participated in the 12th session of the World Urban Forum, or WUF, Convened by UN-Habitat in Cairo in November 2024.
Habitat for Humanity International and DuPont announced they are renewing their annual global partnership. As part of the collaboration, DuPont will donate products to local Habitat for Humanity affiliates and provide cash donations to support employee volunteer builds around the world.
Since 1976, the global housing nonprofit has worked alongside more than 62 million people around the world.
When you volunteer with Habitat’s Global Village program, you contribute a program donation that helps support Habitat’s vision of creating a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
The individualized budget coaching program that was piloted by Greater Erie Area Habitat was so successful, it is now a requirement for all families Habitat works with.
Learn the basics of budgeting in our simple guide.
Support Habitat by donating items like home goods, building materials or a vehicle.
Several Habitat for Humanity corporate partners are coming together this holiday season to support the organization’s mission by raising funds to help make affordable homeownership more accessible to families in the U.S. and around the world.