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Counting her blessings

Meet Olivia Wong, long-time volunteer and newest member of Habitat for Humanity International’s board. She shares her views about leadership, volunteerism, faith and more.

Babar and his wife with their daughter Tayeba when she was a baby.

Home safe home

Morsheda was relieved to move into a new house before her daughter was born. When her husband Babar has to be away for work, he is assured his family is safe at home.

Shashika (far right) with her grandparents Arthur and Silard in front of their home in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Finding strength in decent housing

Shashika and Nimasha were both in their teens when the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami hit Sri Lanka. Now mothers, they appreciate having a secure home to bring up their own children.

Samala and her son Aminul at the porch of their house in Jamalpur district, Bangladesh

Rebuilding life after loss

Having lost family members over the years, all Samala and her son Aminul have is each other. Having their own home also strengthens their bond.

Han and her children in front of their home completed during Cambodia Big Build 2019.

Together we build

Be it families, volunteers or skilled workers, everyone contributed to the 2019 Cambodia Big Build in Siem Reap to create a brighter future.

Ernalyn was among Filipino families who built their homes during 1999 Carter Work Project

Ernalyn's confidence

A homeowner from the 1999 Carter Work Project in the Philippines shares why she is unfazed during extreme weather and how her family has built resilience.

Suwanan, 9, lives in the Carter Work Project 2009 community in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Home is life

Homeowners from the 2009 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Chiang Mai, Thailand, share how strong and stable homes have helped to build a warm and caring community.

Lalita and her son Biddut in front of their home in Bangladesh.

In my parents' footsteps

Biddut, who grew up in a Habitat home in Bangladesh, credits his parents for inspiring him to work hard and take over their home-based business.

Joan grew up in a Habitat home that her father built during 1999 Carter Work Project in Philippines.

Generous Joan

Joan serves from her heart and her dedication has benefited her family and other homeowners at a 1999 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project community in the Philippines.