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Home is the key to better health

Omar and his sister’s health and well-being has improved in their family’s Habitat for Humanity home.

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

Affordable housing benefits children in Honduras

A father and a teacher, Jose sees how important affordable housing is to a child’s academic and future success.

The lasting impact of Women Build

With her daughters now successful and grown, Habitat homeowner Janet reflects on the lasting impact of the home she helped build.

Steps to a better life

Paul’s work gives Habitat families more than just a way to climb from one floor to the next.

Realizing the dream of homeownership

As a volunteer with Habitat Huron Valley, Jim Jackson has seen the pure joy of more than 150 new homeowners since 2001.

Through a small loan, Maria Lucia and her daughter Bia were able to renovate and improve their home, with long-term impact.

A healthier home for Bia

With a small loan from Habitat Brazil, Maria Lucia improved her home and life for her 7-year-old daughter Bia.

Gabe, Sylvia, Oscar and Lucy

A Habitat home designed for people with disabilities removes obstacles for Oscar and his parents.