Since 1999, Whirlpool Corp. has supported Habitat for Humanity to help improve and broaden the ways Habitat can assist more families to achieve housing stability.
A new report, Climate Action through Housing and Informal Settlements, released today by Habitat, finds in addition to the lack of commitment to housing, only 11 NDCs reviewed mention informal settlements or slums as a national issue, despite these areas being home to more than 1 billion people.
Selected from 100 finalists to become one of 10 winners, Habitat for Humanity recently received a Classy Award, which recognizes the most innovative solutions to the world’s toughest social issues.
The Hilti Foundation and Habitat aim to help millions of people around the world gain access to affordable housing. The two organizations will work with a diverse coalition of partners, communities and government officials to advance long-term, scalable housing solutions.
What exactly goes into building a Habitat house? A whole lot, as it turns out.
View a slideshow of Rosalynn Carter’s work with Habitat for Humanity.