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How Volunteerism is transforming housing and communities in Africa

On 12 August, volunteer sector experts from across Africa gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to mark International Youth Day by celebrating the transformative power of volunteering. For the first time, the African Union recognized the contributions of volunteers across the continent by launching the State of Volunteerism in Africa Report.The report positions volunteerism as a vital driver of Africa’s development aspirations, particularly in advancing Agenda 2063. It highlights that Africa contributes an estimated 5.9 million hours of voluntary service every month—valued at over USD 353.5 million annually.

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Home is the Key build day with O-Cedar and At Home.

The value of volunteering

Research has shown that volunteering is associated with improved health and well-being, including increased longevity, adoption of healthy lifestyles and reduction in depression and stress. Dive into the research around these benefits in our evidence brief.

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Mac on the build site.

Students opening doors for their community and their futures

In 2015, 29th Street Road in Evans, Colorado, was a plot of undeveloped land. In 2019, it is a growing neighborhood of Habitat homes, 14 so far, transformed in part by high school students who are changing lives — including their own.

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Flower pots sit in front of a brick wall.

Habitat at the heart of volunteers’ love stories

In all of these love stories, Habitat has played a special role in bringing couples closer through service.

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Stoesz family stands together on the build site.

A family reunites to build with others

Like so many these days, the Stoesz family is spread far and wide. However, they often reunite to build a Habitat home and help create a special place where another family can be together.

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Steven Yang smiling in his garden.

The true meaning of volunteering and service

While playing in the garage, Steven Yang discovered the signatures of volunteers who helped build his family’s Habitat home, which inspired his dedication to serving his community.

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Habitat’s work in Florida after Hurricane Irma.

Florida families recover from Hurricane Irma alongside Habitat

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, families piece together their homes and their lives with the support of Habitat Hammers Back, Habitat’s hurricane recovery initiative.

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Little boy receives quilt.

Handmade quilts give a warm welcome to Habitat homeowners

Thanks to the generosity of quiltmakers who donate their handmade blankets, Habitat homeowners know they are seen, sustained and wrapped in love.

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House photos from Carter Work Project 2018.

Carter Work Project 2018 house photos

Check out this year’s house photos, featuring volunteers from the 2018 Carter Work Project in Mishawaka and South Bend, Indiana.

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