Paul Williams and his family have supported Habitat for Humanity for many years and in many ways. He was even kind enough, when we interrupted his holiday in the Arctic Circle, to answer a few questions about one particular South African township, Mfuleni, where he has seen Habitat make a huge difference. How did you… Read more »
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Habitat for Humanity GB partners with FitFlop
This Christmas, FitFlop has been inspired by Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (HFHGB) to create the shearling HOUSEâ„¢ slipper. The slipper is built on FitFlop’s Microwobbleboardâ„¢ midsoles. They are partnering with us because their share a vision of a world where everyone has a safe place to call home. From Friday 20 November, FitFlop’s HOUSEâ„¢… Read more »
Read moreEurope Housing Forum 2015: Call for Integrated EU Policy Approach
Call for Integrated EU Policy Approach The 3rd Europe Housing Forum closed today. This follows three days of presentations and discussions by some of the leading thinkers in the areas of affordability, sustainability and livability. More than 100 attendees gathered to develop concrete recommendations as a step towards developing Europe’s housing agenda. Leilani Farha, UN… Read more »
Read moreHabitat for Humanity appoints new CEO
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Meryl Davies as new CEO. Meryl will join Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (HFHGB) as CEO on Wednesday 4 November 2015. The new CEO comes to HFHGB having spent several years in the INGO sector. First at SOS Children’s Villages UK where she was Director of Fundraising,… Read more »
Read moreThe Shelter Effect
Sometimes it can be difficult to convey just how much of an impact a home can make. Imagine This… A self sufficient family living in a small house together. To eat, they grow and raise poultry. One day, their house floods. For a week they are forced to sleep under a leaking roof. To clean… Read more »
Read moreReasons for Volunteering: Finding Meaning in Life
Our Head of Volunteering, Manuela Campbell, tells us her Habitat story of finding meaning in life through volunteering. From my first interaction with Habitat for Humanity I have found that it is all about what we can do. As individuals, as team members, as leaders and HomePartners—we can harness the Power of One in order to… Read more »
Read more2016 Shelter Report
Habitat for Humanity’s 2016 Shelter Report focuses on the need for gender equality in land rights. Millions of women around the world still live without secure land rights, affecting their housing, safety, health and social status. In conjunction with World Habitat Day, Habitat for Humanity International released its 2016 Shelter Report, “Level the Field: Ending Gender… Read more »
Read moreHabitat for Humanity on the Radio
Premier Radio On Tuesday 13 October, David Clare took part in an interview for Premier Radio. David is Habitat for Humanity GB Homes’ Business Development Manager. The show, Woman to Woman exists because it is important to inform, discuss, and come up with solutions facing women globally. On the show, David discussed the topic of… Read more »
Read moreNepal – 6 months on
Click here to read our full report of Nepal – 6 months on. The first new post-earthquake Habitat Home in Nepal is complete! This particular home was built in the Kavre district of Nepal as a direct result of donations received from Standard Chartered Bank. Thanks to the generosity of people like you, Habitat for Humanity GB raised… Read more »
Read moreHabitat for Humanity Royal Patron visits Brazil
A Royal Visit from the Duke of Gloucester Habitat for Humanity Great Britain’s Royal Patron, HRH The Duke of Gloucester visited Brazil last month. There, he met with Mário Vieira, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity São Paulo. During their meeting on Tuesday 19 May, they discussed Brazil’s housing issues. In addition, they discussed land… Read more »
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