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Habitat for humanity

  • Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller.
  • "Partnership housing"
  • The first project was in Georgia

The origin of Habitat for humanity

Purposes of the Organization

  • Eliminate poverty housing and homelessness
  • Safe and decent homes for all
  • Build communities, stability, and self-reliance
  • Affordable homes with interest-free loans
  • Families contribute through "sweat equity"
  • Builds and renovates homes for low-income families
  • Families contribute with "sweat equity"
  • Offers financial education and home maintenance training
  • Relies on volunteers and donations
  • Defends affordable housing

What they do?

  • 39 million people

Where they work

  • 70+ countries

KENYA

UNITED STATES

HAITI

They have collaborated with local families to create sustainable housing solutions, taking into account, that they need reinforcement to resist strong climate challenges

After the 2010 earthquake, they have helped communities recovering and rebuilding their homes

Over 1 million homes have been built

Examples of what they have achieved

Why have I chosen Habitat for humanity?