What is the difference between a refugee, an asylum seeker and a migrant? Does it really matter to understand their definition? Yes, absolutely. It’s crucial today to understand what an asylum seeker or a refugee is because of all the misconceptions and misunderstandings around those terms. Al Jazeera announced recently that it wasn’t going to refer… Read more »
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Côte d´Ivoire: Water Pumps, Toilets & Hygiene Training
The specific objectives of this project in Côte d´Ivoire include the rehabilitation of 30 water pumps (to serve 8,400 individuals), the rehabilitation of 45 latrines (to serve 225 individuals), the training of 3,000 people and the distribution of hygiene kit/non-food items for 4,000 individuals. Today in Côte d’Ivoire: 35% of people living in rural areas… Read more »
Read moreHome Building Industry in Scotland Supports Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity’s work supporting some of the poorest people around the world received a generous boost on Thursday September 8th, when the Chief Executive of Homes for Scotland Nicola Barclay presented a cheque worth £6,500 on behalf of the home building industry in Scotland. The donation marks the start of a new partnership between… Read more »
Read moreSafer, Energy Efficient Homes in Macedonia: Renovating Blocks of Flats
In Skopje, Macedonia, resident Lile Kik explores the benefits of renovating apartment buildings for energy efficiency through our interest-free home improvement loans. These tower blocs in Macedonia’s capital, Skopje, were built as part of a vision for a better future which saw a housing boom 30 years ago. But they were built from low-quality materials… Read more »
Read moreTurn a House into a Home with FitFlop
Making an Impact with Slippers This Christmas, we’re proud to partner with FitFlop to support our programmes to build and renovate ever more homes with these special edition, super comfy HOUSE slippers. From each pair sold, FitFlop will donate £15 to Habitat for Humanity, to support more families build strength, stability and self-reliance via shelter.… Read more »
Read moreCorporate Volunteering in Malawi: What to Expect
In September, a team of 17 employees from Miller Homes will be joining a corporate volunteer trip to Malawi with us for a week – in order to help build homes for orphans and vulnerable children in the district of Salima. During this time, the volunteers will meet the families they are helping and encounter an entirely new… Read more »
Read moreLegalising Roma Homes in Prilep, Macedonia
Thousands of Roma living in slums on the outskirts of Prilep, Macedonia’s fourth largest city, are using our micro-loans to legalise their situation. With the help from a local partner NGO they can finally become legal residents and gain access to needed services (water, electricity, schools) and home improvements. On the edges of Prilep, there’s a large Roma community… Read more »
Read moreRebuilding Roma Slums to Tackle Urban Poverty in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, our project to rebuild and renovate Roma slums to tackle local urban poverty is happening at steady pace, one home at a time. And each new home has a profound impact on its community. Our pilot project to address poverty in Bulgaria trains housing mediators to help families in need obtain microfinancing and affordable construction… Read more »
Read moreExtreme Poverty in Bolivia – Fighting for Water
Extreme Poverty in Bolivia Marina lives with her husband, children alongside her sister’s family and their parents in the same home. Here’s her story – depicting how poor housing is affecting everyone’s lives, in particular the lack of water. Those fortunate enough to have running water in her village aren’t allowed to share it with… Read more »
Read moreMicrocredit in Uganda: Tackling The Causes of Poverty
Discover our latest documentary on how we use microcredit to tackle some of the root causes of poverty in Uganda – narrated by Ronald, our volunteer coordinator in the country. “Africa has been portrayed as a continent of hopelessness. Everyone with an interest in Africa is looking at the bad side: Looking at a naked child… Read more »
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