Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford issues a statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Scott Turner to head the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
We support policies that create an inclusive stakeholder process that incorporates the priorities, needs, experiences and voices of individuals and their communities.
We’re in this together. We know that policy advocacy is stronger when we work in partnership with others. For this reason, Home Equals will engage with allies in action, at all levels and geographies.
Since credit can be difficult, if not impossible, for many households to access, we have focused on strategies for equitably increasing access to credit for underserved populations.
Because zoning restrictions and high land prices can make it prohibitively difficult to build or preserve affordable homes in opportunity-connected communities, we have focused on advocating for policies related to land acquisition, use and development.
We support policies that expand and improve the provision of basic services like clean drinking water and sanitation facilities.
We support policies that reduce vulnerabilities and help people adapt to climate-related hazards and threats.
We support policies that prevent eviction, support renters and protect the land and property rights of women, indigenous groups and vulnerable people.
By increasing access to adequate housing in informal settlements, the Home Equals campaign improves health, increases safety and security, and creates a brighter future for individuals and communities.
We are committed to furthering the understanding around key trends in housing finance for low-income populations.