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Habitat’s commitment: Be actively anti-racist and affirm that Black Lives Matter
Historic discrimination in U.S. housing policy — particularly discrimination against Black Americans — is one of the chief drivers of racial inequities that persist today. Organizations like Habitat that work on housing must understand that history, and it must inform our work moving forward.
Home is the key to independence and freedom
For Aretha, the accessibility features in her Habitat home “make a big difference” for her and her two children, 22-year-old Devin and 21-year-old Zacaya.
Disaster preparedness: Landslides and debris flows
Landslides and debris flows are caused by a number of factors, such as earthquakes, heavy rain, volcanic eruptions and poor land management. Because landslides and debris flows occur quickly and with little notice, it is essential to be prepared.
Habitat houses: Recognizing best-in-class designs
From building resilient, hurricane-proof homes in Florida to prototyping with a 3D-printed home in Virginia, Habitat affiliates in the U.S. seek innovative solutions to local, pressing needs. The 2021 Habitat House Design Contest sponsored by Simpson Strong-Tie invited local affiliates to submit their home designs across a range of categories, including equity, multifamily, sustainability and many more.
Habitat for Humanity: Presidential debates must address housing affordability
More than 100 Habitat for Humanity organizations throughout the country are calling on debate organizers and presidential candidates to address the nation’s urgent housing affordability needs.
Disaster preparedness: Hurricanes and tropical cyclones
Although hurricanes can be dangerous killers, planning ahead and being prepared can reduce the chances of injury and major property damage.
UN High-Level Political Forum: Habitat urges world leaders to prioritize adequate housing for all amid COVID-19 pandemic
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.