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Hurricane recovery: Habitat Hammers Back update
Habitat for Humanity takes a holistic approach in helping those affected recover from hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Bringing innovation to affordable housing
Emerging entrepreneurs gathered at ShelterTech Mexico 2017 to brainstorm ways to bring innovation to affordable housing, clean water and sustainable energy.
Energryn: Creating a hybrid solar and electric water heater
Andrés Muñoz shares how Energryn’s low cost, hybrid solar and electric water heater helps families in Mexico and what motivates him to improve people’s lives.
A selection of more innovation from ShelterTech
NuupTech’, Ecolam and Ion Ag+ are developing innovative environmental sustainability, housing affordability and clean drinking water solutions for families.
6 ways to advocate for affordable housing
Whether you’ve advocated before or are just getting started, you have the power to impact housing policies. Here are six overarching practices to keep in mind as you advocate for adequate, affordable housing.
Research series: How does homeownership contribute to social and civic engagement?
People with low incomes have generally been less civically engaged than the overall population, but homeownership can change that. In this evidence brief, Habitat examines the connections between income, homeownership, and civic engagement, as well as how closing the racial homeownership gap can mitigate racial gaps in civic engagement.
Disaster preparedness: Wildfires
As more people are building their homes in woodland settings, wildfires have become increasingly dangerous. In order to protect your family, home and property, it is important to prepare before a wildfire strikes.
Disaster preparedness: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are earth’s most violent storms and often form quickly, leaving little time to make life-or-death decisions. To survive a tornado, advanced planning and a quick response are essential.
Disaster preparedness: Landslides and debris flows
Landslides and debris flows are caused by a number of factors, such as earthquakes, heavy rain, volcanic eruptions and poor land management. Because landslides and debris flows occur quickly and with little notice, it is essential to be prepared.