Strength after Typhoon Haiyan
After Typhoon Haiyan, Sarda’s family slept for months on scrap materials under a tarp. In his new Habitat house, he says, “it will be much easier to take care of my nephews and keep them safe.”
After Typhoon Haiyan, Sarda’s family slept for months on scrap materials under a tarp. In his new Habitat house, he says, “it will be much easier to take care of my nephews and keep them safe.”
A partnership between Habitat Zambia and the government has helped families like Jonathan’s create a community of hope and homeownership.
Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford issued this comment on a White House and CDC order aimed at temporarily halting evictions through the end of 2020.
Habitat for Humanity will launch efforts in nearly 30 communities with $300,000 Wells Fargo Housing Foundation grant and Wells Fargo volunteer support.
Improving affordable homeownership leads to numerous outcomes that extend beyond the house to areas ranging from community engagement to education. This evidence brief provides an overview of how families can prosper with greater access to decent, affordable housing.
Thank you to those investing in Habitat’s work at the lead philanthropic level and learn how to get involved.
Steve Thomas, former PBS television host, explains the difference between renovating and restoring a house.
With every house we build, we help a Habitat partner family open the door to a better life. And in addition to using our hammers, we also use our voices to call for sound housing policy around the world.