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Growing up in a decent, affordable home can have a powerful effect on children. Studies draw a straight line between the quality, location and affordability of housing and a child’s ability to thrive.

Children living in inadequate housing in urban areas are one of the most vulnerable groups globally. Read our discussion paper, written in collaboration with UN-Habitat and UNICEF for the World Urban Forum, on challenges faced by children in urban areas and strategies to enable a sustainable future for them.

Access to decent, affordable housing is essential to well-being, but billions of people lack an adequate home. Learn how Habitat for Humanity advocates for improved housing worldwide.

With the support of allies like Whirlpool Corporation, Habitat’s U.S. advocacy campaign has helped to influence policy and reshape systems to increase access to affordable housing.

Only 21% of countries prioritize housing in climate commitments, according to a white paper released at COP29; urgent action is needed to address housing’s role in climate resilience and emissions reduction.

While every Habitat house is built to keep families safe, warm and dry, their designs and layouts vary based on local style, climate, cultural customs and locally available materials. 

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.

The affordable housing that your support makes possible might differ from place to place, but the hope you help build always remains the same.

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.