When most people think about Africa’s cities they name capitals — Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Lilongwe, Kigali and Abuja. There’s good reason. Projections show Africa will have the world’s fastest growing cities over the next 30 years.
Sitting here in Quito at Habitat III it is hard not to be amazed—amazed at the work that is being done and the staggering size of need that still needs to be addressed. Habitat III is about commitments and action.
Africa will have some of the fastest growing cities in the world over the next 50 years. Unless something is done, and done soon, millions more will flood into unplanned cities and live in already overcrowded informal settlements and slums.
Greg Foster, Area Vice President of Habitat for Humanity EMEA maps out the steps the EU should consider to house its citizens properly—and affordably.
Greg Foster, Area Vice President of Habitat EMEA looks back at his 15 years working in African development—what needs to be done to stop running in circles and make a lasting change?
Even today, most Tajiks can still only dream of doing what Momajon and her husband have done – nearly completing their house all in one season and making it livable for themselves and their extended family.
Whirlpool EMEA has renewed the partnership with Habitat for Humanity, now supporting two social housing initiatives in Hungary.