A message from Jonathan Reckford at the WEF
“This week, I’m focused on one message: housing needs to be a priority in every major dialogue — including foreign assistance and international development.”
Jonathan Reckford interview with Bloomberg News
Jonathan Reckford was featured on Bloomberg News live from the World Economic Forum in Davos on Jan. 21, 2026. Watch the segment for a discussion on the affordable housing crisis, the critical need to increase the supply of starter homes in the U.S. and the broader push to expand access to adequate shelter for families around the world.
WEF26: How Housing Became a Bottleneck
Jan. 22, 2026
Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford moderated a WEF panel session about reforms to ensure housing remains a stabilizer of societies rather than a trigger for economic and social fracture.
World Economic Forum 2026
See Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford’s appearances at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, highlighting the importance of safe, affordable housing.
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Highlights from World Economic Forum 2026
Berthoud, CO (RV26-0137)
Feb. 20 - Feb. 20, 2026
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Berthoud, CO (RV26-0136)
Feb. 20 - Feb. 20, 2026
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Week of Start Date 16 Mar 2026
Work week:
Work week
Monday-Friday (Off Wednesday)
Location:
Charleston, SC
Local Habitat affiliate:
Affiliate Name
Charleston HFH (SC)
Contribution:
$Contribution Amount
200.00
Contribution Description
The cost is $200 per volunteer. We also require a nonrefundable $100 deposit, which must be received 2 weeks prior to the start date in order for your group’s registration to be held. T-shirts and a light breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided daily.
Description:
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Charleston Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge offers college students a hands-on opportunity to serve the Charleston community while learning about the importance of safe, affordable housing. Student groups work alongside Habitat staff on active build sites, gaining practical construction experience and seeing the direct impact of their service. No construction experience is required. All training and tools are provided.
New research: Better housing is better health
Jonathan Reckford shares important new research co-authored by Habitat’s Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter and the Kenya Medical Research Institute. The article, published recently in Nature Medicine, explores how simple, low-cost housing modifications can improve passive cooling and reduce mosquito entry in rural families’ homes.
Week of Start Date 08 Mar 2026
Work week:
Work week
Monday-Friday (Off Wednesday)
Location:
Charleston, SC
Local Habitat affiliate:
Affiliate Name
Charleston HFH (SC)
Contribution:
$Contribution Amount
200.00
Contribution Description
The cost is $200 per volunteer. We also require a nonrefundable $100 deposit, which must be received 2 weeks prior to the start date in order for your group’s registration to be held. T-shirts and a light breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided daily.
Description:
Description
Charleston Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge offers college students a hands-on opportunity to serve the Charleston community while learning about the importance of safe, affordable housing. Student groups work alongside Habitat staff on active build sites, gaining practical construction experience and seeing the direct impact of their service. No construction experience is required. All training and tools are provided.