Habitat for Humanity participated in COP30 in Belem, Brazil, to shine a light on the acutely overlooked intersection between climate change and housing, particularly for those in informal settlements facing disproportionate risks.
Children living in inadequate housing in urban areas are one of the most vulnerable groups globally. Read our discussion paper, written in collaboration with UN-Habitat and UNICEF for the World Urban Forum, on challenges faced by children in urban areas and strategies to enable a sustainable future for them.
During this uncertain time, many of us are seeing firsthand how critical a decent, affordable home is for a family. Spread the word and show your support for Habitat for Humanity’s mission to make housing affordable by embarking on some of these family-friendly activities.
A little paint, creativity and an old cabinet door is all it takes to create great looking holiday signs. Check out how it’s done!
These two new reports examine the need and propose solutions for encouraging the incremental adaptation of housing in informal settlements using sustainable building practices, as well as avenues for overcoming investment barriers and how to attract more climate tech investors in the sheltertech sector.
Read about how we’re helping to shape affordable housing policies in the U.S.; learn more about our sustainable housing solutions; follow the lasting legacy of a devoted supporter who gifted her home to Habitat; and more.
Shenita and her two children are now living in a safe home in a nice neighborhood thanks to Habitat for Humanity.
On April 1, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library at the University of Georgia officially announces the opening of the Habitat for Humanity International collection.
Learn about the characteristics shared by most Habitat houses in the U.S. and Canada.
Back-to-school DIY desk space ideas for getting your kids’ desks ready for homework: shop Habitat for Humanity ReStore for ready-to-use deals on desks and little treasures perfect for upcycling.