African startups make history at the Global Startup Awards
Ethiopian sheltertech startup Kubik is one of the big winners at the Global Startups Awards, winning ‘Startup of the Year.’
Kanana shack residents praise new smoke detector
In an effort to minimize shack fire incidents, Lumkani Company installed fire alarms to alert the community in Cape Town’s Kanana informal settlement.
Africa: 'Our Target Is Replacing Cement' - the Ethiopian Startup Thinking Big
Kubik promises to turn plastic waste into high-quality affordable homes. Its CEO, Kidus Asfaw, talks about dignity, safety and thinking globally.
AWS Announces The 25 Startups Selected For Its First ‘Fintech In Africa’ Accelerator
ShelterTech alumni and housing finance startup H28 is among 25 African startups joining the inaugural Amazon Web Services FinTech Africa Accelerator cohort.
Construction players push for “greenclusive” industry
Construction sector stakeholders joined hands at an event organized by Habitat’s Terwilliger Center and partners in Cebu, to push for a green and inclusive construction industry.
A summit to advance housing and construction innovations
The Construction Innovation Hub was also launched at the Sheltertech Summit, organized by the Habitat for Humanity and Kerala Start-up Mission.
Work on building using 3D printing technology begins at Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra
A 500-square-foot one-room home is being constructed by ShelterTech alumni and Chennai-based start-up Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions.
Solving the housing challenge of 1.6 billion people through sheltertech
Home is where our story begins. Learn how sheltertech is becoming a growing force in connecting startup-led affordable housing innovation with investors, partners and consumers.
Carter Work Project
We have been honored to have two of the world’s most respected and renowned people as dedicated and hardworking Habitat volunteers for more than 35 years. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter have been tireless advocates, active fundraisers and some of our best hands-on construction volunteers.
Tears of joy after the storm
See how Habitat and AbbVie work in partnership with families like Sonaly’s and Jennifer and Ramon’s to create safe and resilient shelter in Puerto Rico.
When Sonaly realized her home was finally once again safe and secure for her children, she cried tears of joy. For Jennifer and Ramon, being able to rebuild their home was an answered prayer.
Habitat for Humanity’s holistic hurricane recovery program in Puerto Rico was developed with support from AbbVie, after hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. AbbVie, a research-based biopharmaceutical company that has operated in Puerto Rico for nearly 50 years, donated $50 million to Habitat to help hurricane-affected families and communities recover and strengthen access to housing on the island.
Watch to see how Habitat and AbbVie work in partnership with families like Sonaly’s and Jennifer and Ramon’s to create safe and resilient shelter on the island.
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Tears of joy after the storm
