Housing costs are forcing millions of people around the world into difficult trade-offs, coming at the expense of food, healthcare, financial security and major plans for the future, according to a ...

During a milestone year for global volunteering, Habitat for Humanity International is proud to recognize 44 volunteers from 21 countries whose leadership, service and innovation are helping to ...

When hurricanes Irma and Maria barreled across Puerto Rico during the 2017 hurricane season, the storms left homes damaged in their wake and exacerbated longstanding and persistent housing issues and ...

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the ...

Due to rising materials and labor costs, many communities have become increasingly unaffordable and unobtainable for people of all ages. Almost 30% of all households — 21% of homeowners and 46% of ...

Habitat for Humanity builds decent and affordable homes around the world in partnership with families in need of a decent place to live. Habitat homebuyers help build their own homes alongside ...

The cumulative housing deficit in Cote d’Ivoire was estimated at 600,000 units in 2015. In the country’s major urban center of Abidjan alone, the housing deficit is estimated from 40,000 units per ...

Habitat for Humanity’s new global housing report Home at What Cost? moves beyond traditional measures of affordability to examine the hidden costs of housing, from the sacrifices people make to the ...

1. There are different definitions of poverty. There’s no international consensus on measuring poverty. Generally, absolute poverty thresholds are determined by measuring survival needs like food and ...

Habitat for Humanity International receives funding from AmeriCorps to support the Habitat AmeriCorps program. Habitat AmeriCorps is part of the growing national service movement. In partnership with ...

Where we live shapes how healthy we are. Access to safe, decent housing unlocks opportunity and opens the door to better health, education and economic outcomes. The steady foundation of a home, and ...

Whether you’re in high school, college or on a gap year between the two, community service programs can play a powerful role in helping you find your passion and your voice while volunteering.