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Habitat currently works in more than 70 countries around the world. Browse our country profiles and learn more about our work to help families build strength and stability.

Making direct connections between housing and its impact on children’s education is challenging, but studies have drawn a pathway between owning a decent, affordable, and stable home and experiencing positive educational outcomes.

Habitat for Humanity recognizes Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, and Jonathan and Drew Scott as Habitat Humanitarians.

Charlotte found the pieces of an old kitchen island at her local ReStore and transformed it into, as she calls it, her “kitchen savior.”

After Typhoon Haiyan, Sarda’s family slept for months on scrap materials under a tarp. In his new Habitat house, he says, “it will be much easier to take care of my nephews and keep them safe.”

To Mardee Tangian, home means everything. Since 2018, Mardee has volunteered with Habitat Philippines to bring that vision of a world where everyone — families like hers, their neighbors and residents everywhere — can benefit from the stable foundation that solid homes and communities provide, especially in the face of disaster.

We asked you — our ReStore shoppers — to share favorite items found at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and we received an enormous response both on social media and here on the blog.

From painting walls to framing houses, the Carters were always ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work alongside fellow volunteers. Journey through these memorable build site moments with two of Habitat’s greatest supporters and hands-on volunteers.

Habitat Puerto Rico executive director Amanda Silva shares the heartbreak of what has happened on the island she calls home — and the hope that Habitat’s shelter repair kits and long-term recovery work will bring to families there.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to live in another country? Volunteer abroad with Habitat for Humanity.