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Sixty-five percent of the Ugandan population is made up of young people. Like Susan, they have enormous potential. Habitat helps them to develop their talents.

In July 2018, financial institutions, donors and investors will come together to unlock new housing solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Habitat collaborates with partner microfinance institutions and helps them develop housing loans, provides trainings to homeowners on managing their loans, and offers construction assistance.

Read more stories about the impact of decent housing on people’s lives in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

In Africa we empower low-income people to build a better life for themselves and their children.

Job’s cheerful face and deep respect for people belie the hardships that he, his siblings, and mother had to endure. “Our future changed when my mum heard about Habitat for Humanity at a church meeting,” Job said.

Gender inequality creates obstacles for many women who want to build their houses and earn an independent living. For them, land-ownership rights are a foundation for an independent life.