The challenge
Inadequate housing risks people’s health, safety and prospects for earning a living. Learn how residents of informal settlements in Bangladesh, Brazil and Kenya are working to overcome obstacles so they can improve their homes.
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International Volunteer Program
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to live in another country? Volunteer abroad with Habitat for Humanity.
Habitat's long-term hurricane recovery plan by the numbers
Habitat for Humanity is setting an initial goal of helping more than 6,000 families in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico over the next three to five years.
The Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act would reduce avoidable energy costs and boost the economy
The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to address proposed energy efficiency legislation and of the bills discussed at the hearing, only a few addressed residential energy efficiency, including SB 703, the Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act.
High housing cost burdens in the United States
The number of Americans who spend more than half their income on housing remains at unprecedented levels despite the U.S. housing market’s recovery.
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Video: “Picture this neighborhood coming back” from Hurricane Harvey
Watch Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathan Reckford launch our hurricane recovery plan in Houston after Hurricane Harvey.
Habitat-USAID/BHA fellowship cohorts
Habitat-USAID/BHA’s Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements fellowship offered students a chance to deepen their research and boost their professional careers. Learn about the fellows who were part of this innovative program and their inspiring work.
Paper house campaign
View resources for a paper house campaign by Habitat for Humanity Youth Programs.