In Canaan, an informal settlement in Haiti of families displaced by the deadly 2010 earthquake, Habitat installed 200 energy-efficient streetlamps in capital-area neighborhoods and now is working to create a pool of qualified residents in each neighborhood to maintain them.
Learn who drafts Habitat for Humanity house plans and see some examples of homes we’ve built with families around the country.
Strengthening policies, partnerships and community voices in Battambang, Cambodia.
Although hurricanes can be dangerous killers, planning ahead and being prepared can reduce the chances of injury and major property damage.
Our Veterans Build program serves veteran homeowners like Louis with critical home repairs in 27 states thanks to support from The Home Depot Foundation.
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.
These two new reports examine the need and propose solutions for encouraging the incremental adaptation of housing in informal settlements using sustainable building practices, as well as avenues for overcoming investment barriers and how to attract more climate tech investors in the sheltertech sector.
After raising her own kids, Carrie has signed on once again for days filled with homework, basketball games, music lessons — and she’ll get to do it all in her own home thanks to a repair program for older homeowners.
Millions across India face unrelenting heat during the scorching summer months. Temperatures regularly climb to 104°F, while indoor temperatures soar even higher, reaching as much as 122°F. For families living in these homes, the heat is not just uncomfortable – it’s life-threatening.
Wondering how to get home repairs for veterans through Habitat for Humanity? Learn more about the Habitat veterans’ programs that provide assistance to veterans and their families.