Habitat for Humanity at the World Urban Forum
Habitat for Humanity participated in the 12th session of the World Urban Forum, or WUF, convened by UN-Habitat in Cairo from Nov. 4-8, 2024.
In line with the forum’s theme, “It All Starts at Home: Local Actions for Sustainable Cities and Communities,” Habitat showcased five models of urban intervention that have transformed communities worldwide.
ON THIS PAGE
Where to find our booth and forum sessions with Habitat speakers
Social media competition for Urban Expo visitors
Resource hub for further reading
DISCOVER
The five models of urban intervention
Our ongoing commitment to the New Urban Agenda
Key projects in Egypt and the Middle East
Where to find us
To view the sessions featuring Habitat for Humanity staff, download the full agenda.
Pay us a visit at our booth in Hall 4, Development Cluster. You can download a full view of the floor plan. Stop by anytime from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to learn more about our work and participate in the activities we have prepared for you.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Monday, November 4
3-4 p.m. – Transforming Urban Settlements: Presentations & Speed NetworkingTuesday, November 5
1-2 p.m. – Tackling Climate Change Through Adequate Housing: Announcement of Habitat for Humanity’s partnership with Gemini Africa
3:30-4:15 p.m. – Urban Housing Practitioners Hubs and the Importance of PartnershipsWednesday, November 6
10:45-11 a.m. – Announcement of Habitat for Humanity’s partnership with Reall
1:30-2:30 p.m. – Addressing Urban Inequality Through Targeted Housing Programs: Flash PresentationsThursday, November 7
12:30-1:30 p.m. – Pathways to Permanence in Urban Crises: Flash Presentations
3:30-3:45 p.m. – Launch of the Shelter Catalogue
5:15-5:30 p.m. – Announcement of Habitat for Humanity’s partnership with Miyamoto InternationalFriday, November 8
12:30-1:30 p.m. – Diversifying Housing Tenures for Affordability: Flash Presentation
1:30-1:45 p.m. – Announcement of the Habitat Challenge Winner
Habitat social media challenge
Join our social media challenge using #HabitatAtWUF.
- Take a photo or make a short video at our booth that highlights one or more of the five urban models featured.
- Post it on your Facebook, X or LinkedIn.
- If you take a photo, make sure to include in your post a comment about the model(s).
- If you make a video, comment about the model(s) directly in the clip.
- Use the hashtag #HabitatAtWUF in your post.
- Win an exciting prize!
The winner will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Creativity and originality: Showcase your unique perspective on the urban models.
- Engagement: Posts that get more likes, shares and comments will receive extra consideration.
- Relevance to the theme: Your post or video should include comments on the urban models.
The winner will be announced at our booth in Hall 4, Development Cluster, on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Don’t forget to share this opportunity with your colleagues and friends attending WUF 12!
Resources hub
Check out the resources below to learn more about Habitat’s work.
Disaster Recovery and Resilience Shelter Catalogue: Working in Urban Environments
The first edition of this catalogue, published in 2013, collected more than 60 case studies describing a breadth of Habitat disaster response projects around the world. To account for disaster risk reduction and response projects implemented since 2013, we have designed a series of five thematic editions. This is the first of the series, dedicated to Habitat’s disaster risk reduction and response work in urban environments.
Home Equals year one progress report
The Home Equals campaign bolsters existing efforts by uniting communities, governments and partners to champion systemic change that promotes improved living standards. Look back at the progress made through the campaign during its first year.
Working paper: Climate adaptation through housing
Globally, an estimated 1.1 billion people live in inadequate housing conditions in informal settlements while bearing the brunt of climate change. This working paper provides examples of interventions that have helped improve housing conditions while adapting to climate change in the context of informal settlements.
Home Equals launch report
Improving informal settlements can increase a country’s economic development, income, health and education outcomes, as shown in the in-depth, data-driven report released by Habitat and our research partner, the International Institute for Environment and Development.
Issue brief: Climate migration and informal settlements
In this 2024 issue brief, Habitat uncovers a massive and growing blind spot in the discourse around climate change-induced migration and adaptation efforts: “Slum Blind: The overlooked links between climate migration and informal settlements.”