The five-year campaign seeks policy changes at the local, national and global levels to increase access to adequate housing in informal settlements.
Learn more about the types of work we do to build a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Bringing housing costs to an affordable level can make all the difference in the life and future of a family — physically, mentally, economically, developmentally.
“It means the world to me. It gives me the actual ability to have my son come over without me having to physically help him up the steps and everything else,” says Robert, who was able to build a new ramp for his home with the support of Habitat and the Wells Fargo Foundation.
This year, Habitat marks 50 years of bringing people together to build prosperous and healthy communities. Drawing upon this milestone, the campaign will address the global housing need and bring this urgency forward through pop-up installations, on-the-ground builds and digital storytelling across more than 60 countries.
Thanks to our corporate and foundation partners for building alongside Habitat around the world. We are grateful for their unwavering support.
According to the global housing nonprofit’s fiscal year 2023 annual report released today, Habitat for Humanity has worked alongside more than 59 million people around the world since its founding in 1976.
Partnering with Habitat brings homeowners a world of new opportunities: financial security, potential advancement in jobs and education, independence, a strong sense of community and — perhaps best of all — the freedom and security of living without crushing housing costs or overwhelming worry.
The story behind the landmark civil rights case that paved the way for people with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses to live in community settings.