Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, discusses the importance of affordable housing for reducing poverty in America.
The Kingdom of Lethoso is a dichotomy. Tourists are amazed by it breathtaking views of mountains and valleys. But 70% of the country’s population of 2 million, of which 300,000 are orphans, live in poverty.
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.
The importance of home was highlighted during housing policy discussions at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, co-sponsored by Habitat for Humanity.
Residential energy efficiency offers untold potential for savings, job creation, improvements in health and safety, and community reinvestment. But often, the people who would benefit most from energy upgrades are least able to afford them.
