Habitat for Humanity’s new report, “Informal Settlement Improvements and Women’s Health,” reveals that improving housing in informal settlements promotes positive health outcomes for women and entire communities, advancing sustainable development.
Since 1991, Women Build volunteers from all walks of life have come together to build stronger, safer communities.
Women building, investing and advocating for simple, decent and affordable housing around the world.
Learn about the history of the Women Build program, where volunteers from all walks of life have come together to build since 1991.
Homeowners Nilda, Christina, Ai, Yessica – and longtime volunteer Teri – reflect on the difference Habitat and homeownership have made in their lives.
Habitat for Humanity’s International Women Build Week is an annual weeklong event created by Habitat’s Women Build program in partnership with Lowe’s that invites women to help families build strength, stability and independence through housing.
With her daughters now successful and grown, Habitat homeowner Janet reflects on the lasting impact of the home she helped build.
Lowe’s relationship with Habitat for Humanity International and Women Build has helped to build hundreds of homes in more than 300 communities across the United States.
