Volcanic eruptions may be subtle or explosive and can produce dangerous lava flows, poisonous gases, and flying rocks and ash. Many volcanic eruptions are also accompanied by other natural hazards. If you live near a volcano, active or dormant, be prepared to act on short notice.
Habitat’s definition of decent housing includes access to clean water, something more than 40% of Zambians don’t have. By partnering with Habitat Zambia, many communities can now access clean, treated water.
Binh was overjoyed to learn that she would partner with Habitat for Humanity Vietnam to design and build a home that would be accessible and have enough space for her and her young daughter to live independently.
The news was shared with a ceremonial passing of the hammer between Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region and Twin Cities Habitat during the closing ceremony of this year’s weeklong blitz build in Charlotte.
Dialogue among a panel of researchers, practitioners, policymakers and advocates will include barriers to passing and enacting zoning and other types of pro-housing reforms and strategies to overcome them.
Habitat for Humanity today expressed concern about recent federal actions impacting AmeriCorps staffing given how critical the national service agency has been in scaling Habitat’s impact in communities across the United States.
Volunteers like Habitat Zambia Board Chair, Mulenga Muleba, are key to what we do. When people step forward to give their time, leadership and energy, more families can build safer, stronger futures. Learn more about volunteering with Habitat.
Continuing a tradition of impactful giving, LEVOLOR donated $1 million worth of cordless Classic Value Faux Wood Blinds in 2025 to support the construction and renovation of Habitat homes across the United States.
Habitat for Humanity teams are readying their response as Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall early Thursday in Florida, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on the U.S. Southeast.
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