Home is the key to connection
Now that they’ve built their “forever home” with Habitat, Cynthia and Valdemar are focused on building a safe, loving community where their sons can have a bright future.
Now that they’ve built their “forever home” with Habitat, Cynthia and Valdemar are focused on building a safe, loving community where their sons can have a bright future.
Habitat for Humanity designs homes that are as unique, creative and strong as the people who live in them. The 2023 Habitat House Design Contest, generously sponsored for a third year by Simpson Strong-Tie, recognizes 10 Habitat affiliates for their remarkable designs across a range of categories, including affordability, sustainability and more.
Homeowner Youkhanna is one of Habitat for Humanity’s biggest advocates. “I tell people in the grocery, in church, wherever I go, how Habitat for Humanity has changed my life.”
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.
Learn about the Habitat-USAID/BHA International Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements fellowship from our past webinars.
Habitat’s disaster response teams build connections, empathy and long-term recovery through their work with families affected by natural disaster.
Two years after hurricanes Irma and Maria struck, Habitat is making progress in communities throughout Puerto Rico and advocating for changes that will build resilience and reduce delays in recovery when disaster strikes again.
Women building, investing and advocating for simple, decent and affordable housing around the world.
Search for volunteer opportunities with your local Habitat for Humanity and be part of the change you want to see in your community.