Only 21% of countries prioritize housing in climate commitments, according to a white paper released at COP29; urgent action is needed to address housing’s role in climate resilience and emissions reduction.
Marking the start of the monthlong campaign, the Scott Brothers joined volunteers from Habitat’s five campaign partners in Atlanta to help construct an affordable home alongside future homeowner Krushetta and her sons.
As United Nations member states hold their annual meeting to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals, Habitat for Humanity is calling on world leaders to assure COVID-19 does not derail progress toward the goal of assuring adequate housing for all by 2030.
Habitat calls on delegates at the COP27 climate change conference to prioritize adequate and affordable housing, achieve a net-zero future for carbon emissions, and meet the mitigation and adaptation needs of human settlements as part of future actions in response to climate change.
Find out about bill HR 3704, a technical clarification that will allow Habitat for Humanity affiliates to continue to receive donated appraisals on homes built by the organization.
Habitat for Humanity International Jonathan Reckford CEO issues a statement on the bipartisan COVID-19 economic relief legislation.
At Habitat, we partner with families, communities and local organizations across the U.S. to help older adults improve their homes and their quality of life so they can flourish where they live.
The recent donation commemorates Rocket Community Fund’s sixth year supporting Habitat’s neighborhood revitalization efforts.
