From September 28 to October 3, the employees of the VKR Group, a Danish holding and investment company in the building industry, came together for a truly inspiring initiative—the Donate Your Steps walking challenge, organized by the Employee Foundation of the VKR Group to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide safe and decent homes for families in need.
As International Volunteer Day approaches, stories like those of Alaa Al-Haddad and Lea Strpkova, employees of Habitat for Humanity International Europe and Middle East, shine a light on the transformative power of giving back. Two months ago, Alaa, donor engagement coordinator, and Lea, resource development assistant, joined 150 other volunteers for the Hope Build event in Berceni, Romania. Their journey was one of sweat, teamwork, and lasting impact.
Every home holds a story, and for many families, the journey to finding a safe and secure place to live is filled with incredible challenges. In 2024, Habitat for Humanity organized hundreds of volunteering activities across our network all over the world, bringing hope and support to countless communities. In Romania in particular, over 270 dedicated volunteers helped transform lives through 3 big accelerated volunteering build events called Hope Build. As part of these efforts, eight families moved closer to their dream of having a home they can call their own. On this International Volunteer Day, we celebrate the resilience of these families and the generosity of those who built alongside them.
Europe is facing a dual crisis of a severe shortage of affordable housing and an urgent need to reduce carbon emissions. Habitat for Humanity’s “Empty Spaces to Homes” initiative tackles these challenges by repurposing vacant properties into affordable, energy-efficient housing.
Excel Coatings is leading the charge in transforming homes across India with its affordable, sustainable cooling solution, Excel CoolCoat. This innovative product is helping families combat extreme summer heat, offering relief without the high cost of air conditioning. Discover how this simple, eco-friendly solution is reshaping the way millions live through the hottest months.
In this article, we dive into the real-world impact of Excel CoolCoat. From Sakuntala’s family to others across India, see how this cooling solution has transformed homes, providing comfort and peace during sweltering heat. Learn how partnerships and innovative marketing are making these life-changing solutions more accessible to low-income families.
Excel CoolCoat continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of families like Arulselvi’s. With heat relief and reduced energy costs, this affordable solution is helping families live more comfortably. As Excel Coatings expands its reach, the company is committed to ensuring that every home can experience the cooling benefits of this innovative product.
Disclaimer - An article written by ArcelorMittal Construction. All opinions in this article reflect the views of the author(s), not Habitat for Humanity International. October 2024
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CAIRO (Nov. 7, 2024)— Miyamoto International and Habitat for Humanity International are proud to announce a strategic alliance dedicated to improving housing conditions and supporting communities worldwide. This collaboration focuses on responding to emergency and humanitarian crises, advancing recovery and reconstruction, and developing disaster resilient strategies. Together, we aim to mobilize resources to enhance the well-being of low-income households globally, underscoring our shared commitment to a safer, more resilient world.