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Recognizing innovative design solutions
Habitat for Humanity designs homes that are as unique, creative and strong as the people who live in them. The 2023 Habitat House Design Contest, generously sponsored for a third year by Simpson Strong-Tie, recognizes 10 Habitat affiliates for their remarkable designs across a range of categories, including affordability, sustainability and more.
Carter Work Project 2019: The circle remains unbroken
Year after year, now numbering 36, the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project has forged connections between families seeking decent homes and volunteers seeking a way to share their hearts.
Habitat launches new research on housing-focused climate solutions at COP28
These two new reports examine the need and propose solutions for encouraging the incremental adaptation of housing in informal settlements using sustainable building practices, as well as avenues for overcoming investment barriers and how to attract more climate tech investors in the sheltertech sector.
40 facts about Habitat and housing
As Habitat celebrates 40 years of building in your community and all over the world, here are 40 facts about us.
8 things to donate when renovating
Donating your renovation materials keeps functional items out of the landfill. Other renovators get the building materials they need for their projects, and you get to help others while getting rid of your trash.
“Saur Oorja” or solar power: Take 250 rural households from darkness to light with clean, green solar energy
Habitat for Humanity works with low-income communities in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. This project, which would benefit over 1,000 individuals, could be delivered in any – or all – of these three states.
An Overview of the Bamboo Industry in Cebu and Negros Oriental
Discover how a thriving bamboo industry can shape sustainable housing solutions for low-income communities across the globe.
Mera Ghar (My House): Fulfill the dreams of 13 families in need of a decent home
This project will focus on helping build safe, decent housing for communities living in extreme poverty in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Odisha and Tamil Nadu.
Habitat Partner: Bank of America
Since 1986, Bank of America has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to promote affordable housing and strengthen communities worldwide. Learn more about our partnership!