Learn about Habitat

Homeowner family from the Dominican Republic

In 1976 Habitat for Humanity was founded with the sole aim of tackling poverty housing on a global scale. Thirty years later we are working in 92 countries around the world and have built 250,000 homes in partnership with people in need of simple, decent housing.

Vision and values – discover the vision, values and motivations behind our work.

Global housing needs – facts about poverty housing and urban and rural poverty.

Habitat houses – discover what Habitat houses are like around the world, how they are built and some exciting environmental initiatives under development.

Build me a home game – Help a family out of poverty housing by building them a simple, decent place to live through our interactive game.

Frequently asked questions about how we work and how you can get involved.

Advocacy – find out how Habitat for Humanity is helping make the Millennium Development Goals a reality.

Disaster reconstruction – helping communities rebuild their homes and their lives.

Annual Review – a look at last year in pictures, stories and figures.

Who's who – learn about our Board of Directors and Patrons.