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Learn how poverty is defined, why affordable housing can be difficult to find, how housing relates to health and more.

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.

Black and Hispanic/Latino households face unique barriers to homeownership, which in turn prevents access to the associated beneficial outcomes. This brief provides an overview of these structural and institutional obstacles and their far-reaching effects.

While Habitat’s work might look a little different in each of the 70 countries where we have a presence — based on local needs, styles, climate and materials — the elements that make a home “decent” are universal.

Making a difference for families in need of affordable housing is a priority for the more than 175 Bank of America employees who are volunteering at Habitat’s Carter Work Project.

As part of our innovative Aging in Place strategies, Habitat for Humanity implemented the CAPABLE model across five Habitat affiliates. This model is an evidence-based approach developed by researchers from Johns Hopkins University to help holistically address older adults’ needs.

Habitat created the Bridging the Gap guide to help Habitat affiliates and our fellow housing organizations connect their home repair and home modification work with the health care sector for a holistic aging in place approach.

Bringing housing costs to an affordable level can make all the difference in the life and future of a family — physically, mentally, economically, developmentally.

Access to safe and reliable water, sanitation and hygiene — called WASH — is an integral component of adequate housing. By connecting communities with our solutions, we help advance health outcomes, environmental conservation, women’s empowerment, economic growth and education.

To achieve systemic changes, we’re working alongside informal settlement residents, community members and allies to address barriers to adequate housing in four focus areas.