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Actress Emily Bergl, Habitat For Humanity and Lowe’s Challenge Women to Build Affordable Housing

5 qualities of a decent home

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.

What is a mortgage?

In this mortgage guide, learn about the most common types of mortgages, how they work and the ways Habitat improves access to affordable mortgages.

A lasting impact: Dale Larson shares why he gives to Habitat

Larson shares why he supports affordable housing and why he believes it will take all of us coming together to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Habitat's WASH successes

Habitat has helped thousands of people obtain access to safe and reliable water and adequate sanitation, improving personal and home hygiene. Check out just a few of the successes we’ve celebrated through our WASH strategy in these case studies.

Safer at home

Habitat homeowner Ingrid’s son struggled daily with asthma in the unhealthy conditions of her family’s rental. They were in the process of searching for a smaller but healthier apartment when Jean and Ingrid received a call from New York’s Habitat for Humanity of Rockland County.

Habitat for Humanity's milestones in history

Explore Habitat for Humanity’s history – its beginnings, growth and milestones.

“Saur Oorja” or solar power: Take 250 rural households from darkness to light with clean, green solar energy

Habitat for Humanity works with low-income communities in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. This project, which would benefit over 1,000 individuals, could be delivered in any – or all – of these three states.

Daily update: 2023 Carter Work Project progress

Follow along as we continue the legacy of the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Charlotte, North Carolina, working with future homeowners and volunteers to build 27 affordable homes.

Find an International Women Build week event

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