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Habitat projects around the world
Habitat for Humanity has built and renovated more than 400,000 homes around the world, providing more than 2 million people with safe, decent, affordable shelter. Do you want to stay up to date, learn about the projects and see how the lives of new home owners changed through their houses? Have a look at the project pages and read the news, home owner stories and blogs.
Want to get involved?
Great! You can join us by building a virtual house in one of the projects. Or click here to read more about Global Village trips, and maybe even help us with building houses for real!
Projects
Haiti
On January 12, 2010, Haiti was hit by an earthquake. Effective aid will remain essential for the years to come. Can the Haitians count on you? Read more »
18 houses under construction
Ethiopia
Philippines
In the Philippines, no less than 30% of the population live below the poverty line. Would you like to contribute to a better life for a Philippine family?... Read more »
8 houses under construction
Ghana
Invest in the housing conditions and the improvement of sanitation and health of all inhabitants of the villages concerned in the Ashanti region in Ghana. Read more »
30 houses under construction
Guatemala
In Guatemala, there is an estimated housing deficit of 1.2 million. Help us and start building your virtual house in Guatemala today. Read more »
75 houses under construction
Hungary
Many Hungarians cannot afford to buy a house. That is why they live with too many people in poor housing conditions. A big problem that you can change. Read more »
5 houses under construction
India
Help improve the development and legal position of women in India. Participate in building houses for the poorest families in India. Read more »
85 houses under construction
Indonesia
The UN estimate that Indonesia needs 735,000 new houses per year and that 420,000 houses have to be renovated each year. It is therefore literally of vital... Read more »
106 houses under construction
Kenya
Kenya has an acute shortage of housing. More than 10 million people live in the cities, and 70% of them in the slums. In rural areas, about 9 million people... Read more »
10 houses under construction
Kyrgyzstan
After the critical situation in Kyrgyzstan in 2010, it is now more important than ever to pursue the housing project. There is a great need for money and by... Read more »
2 houses under construction
Macedonia
In Macedonia, about 25% of the population live below the poverty line. Many of them cannot afford to buy a house or to improve their homes. That is why we... Read more »
2 houses under construction
Madagascar
They are a health hazard and there is a high risk of fire. This is how you can describe the small and overpopulated houses in Madagascar. Help building a... Read more »
3 houses under construction
Malawi
Malawi is one of the least developed countries in the world. Four out of five families live in substandard homes. They have very little hope of ever being... Read more »
105 houses under construction
Mozambique
In Mozambique, more than half of the population is under the age of 18. They have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS. You can help these teenagers building a... Read more »
4 houses under construction
Nepal
Nepal is a country where 55.1% of the population live below the poverty line, and 41% live in poor housing conditions. Together we can do something about it. Read more »
13 houses under construction
Lesotho
HIV and AIDS are a big problem in this small kingdom in South Africa. Women and children get thrown out of their houses when their husband or father dies.... Read more »
12 houses under construction
Poland
In Poland there is no national policy dedicated to building homes for low-income groups or helping them afford renovations. The market price of houses and... Read more »
0 houses under construction
Romania
In Romania, 25% of the population live below the poverty line. Help them by building your virtual house. Read more »
31 houses under construction
Zambia
Invest in the housing conditions and the improvement of sanitation and health of all inhabitants of the villages concerned in Zambia. Read more »
3 houses under construction
South Africa
South Africa has all the characteristics of a developed country, but the largest part of the population lives in great poverty and suffers severely from... Read more »
10 houses under construction
New virtual houses
Lucille van Veldhoven
AMAZE 2 Lucille voor NepalProgress:
1,6%
2 people are already buildingNaomi Roelofsen
AMAZA 5 Naomi bouwt een huis in NepalProgress:
8,8%
1 person is already building
Results
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