Families with low incomes face the double burden of high costs for housing and energy despite the tendency to consume less energy. Offering energy-efficient homes to these households can reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and the homes’ energy costs and resulting energy burden.
The nationwide launch aims to help families and older adults live more affordably and retain homes for future generations.
We support policies that prevent eviction, support renters and protect the land and property rights of women, indigenous groups and vulnerable people.
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.
On Wednesday, May 10, Habitat will convene a virtual panel of housing and mental health experts to explore the ways in which safe, affordable housing is connected to holistic wellbeing, and solutions for scaling efforts that achieve both.
José started a new career in construction after attending Habitat Builds Puerto Rico, a 5 1/2-week program established with the support of AbbVie that trains students interested in entering the construction industry.
Improving informal settlements can increase a country’s economic development, income, health and education outcomes, as shown in the in-depth, data-driven report released by Habitat and our research partner, the International Institute for Environment and Development.