Ukrainian Financial Housing Company and Habitat for Humanity in Ukraine Join Forces for Sustainable Housing Finance
Kyiv, Ukraine (March 27, 2025) – Ukrainian Financial Housing Company and Habitat for Humanity in Ukraine sign Memorandum of Understanding for promoting sustainable housing finance in Ukraine and affordable housing for vulnerable people of Ukraine.
The signing took place on 27 March in Kyiv as part of the First Affordable Mortgage Forum organised by the Ukrainian Financial Housing Company (UFHC) with the support of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.
The Memorandum was signed by Yevgeny Metzger, Chairman of the Management Board of the Ukrainian Housing Finance Company, and Orkhan Aliyev, Chief of Party of Habitat for Humanity in Ukraine.
The Parties discussed further cooperation in the field of sustainable housing finance in Ukraine and promotion of affordable housing development for Ukrainians, mutual assistance in establishing communications and partnerships with other international institutions, fundraising to attract national and international resources for sustainable housing initiatives through financial support, grants and partnerships with donors.
“Through this partnership with UFHC, we aim to bridge the gap between financial inclusion and housing solutions in Ukraine. By leveraging international experience to develop a sustainable mortgage market, we will work together to provide affordable housing options for vulnerable families, particularly those most affected by the war. This collaboration combines financial innovation with Habitat’s mission, empowering families to secure safe, decent homes. It is a testament to our shared vision and demonstrates how financial innovation and compassion can work together to create lasting change for Ukraine’, said Orkhan Aliyev, Chief of Party of Habitat for Humanity in Ukraine.
“Partnership with Habitat for Humanity in Ukraine is an important step for the development of sustainable housing finance in Ukraine. By joining our efforts, we not only expand opportunities for providing affordable housing for Ukrainians, but also create a platform for financial support and implementation of the best international practices in the field of housing construction and mortgage lending in Ukraine,’ said Yevgeny Metzger, Chairman of the Management Board of the UFHC.
The collaboration between the Ukrainian Financial Housing Company and Habitat for Humanity in Ukraine marks a transformative moment in addressing the nation’s housing crisis. By uniting financial innovation with a deep commitment to social impact, this partnership aims to deliver safe, affordable housing to families, especially those most affected by the war.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit www.habitat.org
About Habitat for Humanity in Ukraine
Habitat for Humanity in Ukraine, established in 2023, focuses on providing safe, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions, rebuilding homes, strengthening housing infrastructure through local partnerships, and advocating for effective housing policies.
About Ukrainian Financial Housing Company
Ukrainian Financial Housing Company (UFHC) has emerged as a leading and main institution in the housing sector in Ukraine. As the sole operator of the state affordable mortgage program ‘yeOselia’, initiated by the President of Ukraine and launched at the end of October 2022, UFHC is responsible for providing, without understatement, 98% of all mortgages in Ukraine. Since the launch of ‘yeOselia’, UFHC has provided more than 16,000 loans to Ukrainian families for more than UAH 26.2 billion (USD 631.33 million) which is currently a historical maximum for the whole mortgage market in Ukraine. To learn more, visit https://ukrfinzhytlo.in.ua/