People in Beguntila informal settlement in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Amrapali started a centering plates business after taking part in Habitat India's Project Nirmanshree

Women's Day, Every Day

This March, we share stories of women who partnered with Habitat for Humanity to access economic opportunities, become homeowners and volunteer to make an impact.

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Japanese Global Village volunteers in Vietnam

Impact of youth

Twelve years after the launch of Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build, the youth are still the campaign’s driving force. They speak up, volunteer and raise funds to support the cause of affordable housing.  

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Sreang and his wife Vanna at home in Battambang, Cambodia

Lifetime achievement

It took 10 years but Sreang helped ensure that his family and other residents of an informal settlement in Cambodia’s Battambang city could access secure tenure.

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Tsunami20

Sandhiya, who survived 2004 tsunami, was visited by her daughters

At home, at peace

Three families who have rebuilt their homes and lives with Habitat for Humanity India share how they have overcome challenges.

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Jean Smith and her husband, the late Pat Smith, volunteered in India after 2004 tsunami

Generous souls

Habitat for Humanity’s response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was made possible because of the contributions of volunteers.

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Habitat staff looking at houses under Indonesia tsunami response project

The lessons we learned

Many staff members — past and present — were involved in rebuilding homes and lives through Habitat for Humanity’s multi-year response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. They share their reflections.

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