Quality of housing central to childhood development
Read about a study showing how safe, decent housing makes a difference in childhood development, health and learning.
Read about a study showing how safe, decent housing makes a difference in childhood development, health and learning.
Refugees Asia and Edik were able to find safety and security in affordable housing due to Habitat Poland’s advocacy efforts.
It was 1942, and on the outskirts of the rural South Georgia town of Americus, a radical experiment began. Koinonia Farm was the culmination of the lifelong passions of farmer and biblical scholar Clarence Jordan. On that farm, among rows of pecan trees, after years of struggles caused by boycotts and persecution, the seeds for Habitat for Humanity were sown.
Learn more about microfinance and Habitat’s role in housing microfinance to assist even more families in need of a safe place to call home.
Read why Habitat’s monthly donors give — and why you should consider joining their ranks.
When Job Kalulu was still in primary school, his family lost their home. Today, Job and his family live in a safe, decent Habitat home.
Residential energy efficiency offers untold potential for savings, job creation, improvements in health and safety, and community reinvestment. But often, the people who would benefit most from energy upgrades are least able to afford them.
A statewide survey of Habitat homeowners in Minnesota reveals more savings and more confidence that college is in reach.
Learn about community development financial institutions and how they improve housing and livelihoods in underserved neighborhoods.
The 2018 Carter Work Project will be hosted by Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County, Indiana, on Aug. 26-31. We invite you to join President and Mrs. Carter and hundreds of volunteers to help build or improve more than 30 homes in Mishawaka and South Bend.