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Houses with a blue sky in the background.

5 qualities of a decent home

While Habitat’s work might look a little different in each of the 70 countries where we have a presence — based on local needs, styles, climate and materials — the elements that make a home “decent” are universal.

Veterans are building happier, healthier homes with Habitat

Veterans are taking the opportunity to build better, stronger and safer homes with support from The Home Depot Foundation.

Walter stands on the front porch of his home, renovated with help from Habitat for Humanity

Aging at home with Habitat’s help

Walter was overcome with emotion the first time he took a shower in his new bathroom that Habitat helped build — it was the first time the 81-year-old had a bathroom to shower in.

Young girl with red hair smiles and hugs a column on front of her Habitat house.

Why we build

Habitat for Humanity knows that creating opportunities for affordable homeownership changes lives. See the data behind why we build around the world and the difference a decent home makes for families.

Housing’s effects on child development

Dr. Megan Sandel on the significant effect that housing has on children’s health and development

Women empowering women and their families

Meet just two of the women whose lives are changing, thanks to this annual event.

Giving families a head start

Habitat helped Luisa and her son build a safe, healthy place to live.

Shelter empowers parents

Shelter empowers parents, and every single child deserves to feel that strength and stability day after day. That’s what we envision when we talk about a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

In a Habitat house, safe from the storms

After her old home was destroyed by storms, Alicia, her husband Eusebio, and her sons, Luis Fernando and Junior are now in a safe home thanks to Habitat Paraguay.