Empowered participation
We support policies that create an inclusive stakeholder process that incorporates the priorities, needs, experiences and voices of individuals and their communities.
We support policies that create an inclusive stakeholder process that incorporates the priorities, needs, experiences and voices of individuals and their communities.
Thank you to the generous sponsors of the 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project.
Learn about some of the families and individuals that have partnered with us to build a better future.
Associates from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation believe Habitat is an ideal partner to work alongside communities to improve the health and quality of life the residents living there.
A two-year effort will study the health and quality of life impact of a neighborhood revitalization approach that puts residents in the driver’s seat for change, with a focus on six neighborhoods across America.
At the World Urban Forum, Habitat is showcasing five innovative models that address key global housing challenges. The models demonstrate how housing solutions can be a powerful tool for transforming cities, tackling climate change, addressing urban crises and promoting inclusion of marginalized groups.
Learn about Habitat’s homeownership process and family selection qualifications. Habitat does not give away houses; instead, future homeowners partner with local affiliates and volunteers to build or rehabilitate a home and pay an affordable mortgage.
Growing up in a decent, affordable home can have a powerful effect on children. Studies draw a straight line between the quality, location and affordability of housing and a child’s ability to thrive.
In a new issue brief, Habitat uncovers a massive and growing blind spot in the discourse around climate change-induced migration and adaptation efforts.