Kum & Go and Habitat for Humanity celebrate 10 years of partnership
During the month of April, more than 400 Kum & Go locations engaged store associates and encouraged customers to donate to Habitat at checkout, which raised more than $547,000.
During the month of April, more than 400 Kum & Go locations engaged store associates and encouraged customers to donate to Habitat at checkout, which raised more than $547,000.
Together, Habitat Youth Volunteers are tackling the housing crisis with practical, people-focused solutions.
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.
Habitat’s advocacy efforts in Honduras increase the availability of affordable land for a grandfather like German.
As part of its advocacy efforts, Habitat Brazil took part in our global advocacy campaign Solid Ground to strengthen the housing rights of millions of Brazilian families like Carmen’s.
After Hurricane Harvey left a wake of destruction in Texas, families across the state partnered with Habitat’s hurricane recovery program Habitat Hammers Back to rebuild their homes and their lives.
Twenty-two-year-old Kannika Nhem began volunteering with Habitat Cambodia in 2019 for personal growth. And while it has been a fun way to meet new people, develop her talents and explore her interests, she remains a volunteer for another reason.
“I find that the most important inspiration now comes from my fuller understanding of the housing issue in Cambodia and all the ways Habitat works to solve it,” says the university student. “Not only is Habitat Cambodia building safe shelters and environments, but they are also helping people increase their knowledge and skills so that they can keep their income and housing stable.”
Over the next two years, the Whirlpool Foundation will allocate $2.5 million to help the global housing nonprofit construct stronger, more energy-efficient homes that are responsive to changing climate conditions and increasing climate hazards.
Gain access to Habitat for Humanity’s advocacy resources and publications to learn how our global network shapes policies that help families in need of a place to call home.