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.
Habitat Uganda’s affordable loans available to low-income families have dramatically changed the lives of David and his family.
Whirlpool has donated more than 175,000 ranges and refrigerators for new Habitat homes.
At the 2016 United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III), Habitat for Humanity welcomed the adoption of the New Urban Agenda. As part of this framework, we committed to reduce poverty and foster more sustainable cities by increasing access to decent shelter for over 200 million people by 2036.
Once you join a Habitat program, we hope that you’re able to build with us. However, Unexpected events come up. If your plans change, please let us know right away. Here is how we can help.
See the long-term impact of our disaster recovery work; learn what access to clean water means to families in Argentina and Kenya; and more.
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.
Habitat is engaged with its local organizations throughout the storm’s anticipated path, and is encouraging residents to prepare for the storm.
Stay safe as you work on your summer to-do list with these helpful hints.
Habitat’s capacity building program in Puerto Rico, funded by AbbVie, helped support the development of a solar-powered energy hub that provides a safe place where families can shelter during weather-related emergencies.