My passion for cycling began after moving out of my parents’ house. I’d visit them on weekends, stay the night, then cycle home. What started as a simple way to travel turned into a love for the freedom of the road and the challenge of packing light on my carbon bike. From Hobby to… Read more »
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Empty Spaces, Hidden Potential
As has become annual tradition, we were proud to take part in another transformational panel discussion at Housing 2025 – Europe’s largest housing festival. Our National Director Dr Henrietta Blackmore joined a vital panel discussion on the human cost of the housing crisis. She brought international insights from Habitat for Humanity International and highlighted a… Read more »
Read moreWorld Refugee Day 2025: Solidarity with Refugees
Each year on World Refugee Day, we pause to reflect on the millions of people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes. Whether driven out by war, violence or climate-related disasters, every refugee’s journey begins with profound loss. But it doesn’t end there. At Habitat for Humanity, we believe that everyone… Read more »
Read moreRebuilding Home: Maria and Sergii’s Story
After retiring, Maria, 77, and Sergii, 80, left city life behind and settled in Korobochkyne, a quiet village in eastern Ukraine. They spent their days tending goats, chickens and their vegetable garden – living simply, peacefully, at home. That peace was shattered in 2022 when war reached their doorstep… In 2022, as Russian forces advanced,… Read more »
Read moreOur Comments on the Latest Spending Review
Today’s £39 billion Affordable Homes Programme is a vital step towards ending our housing emergency. Too many families are caught in spiralling rents or long waiting lists – by prioritising social homes over sheer build‑volume, we can ensure that every new house is genuinely affordable, decent and secure. Locking in a 10‑year rent settlement gives councils… Read more »
Read moreWorld Environment Day 2025
Missed the live event? Scroll down to watch the full webinar replay and catch up on the key insights from our expert speakers! On Thursday 5th June, we hosted ‘Sustainable Homes, Sustainable Planet: Housing for a Greener Future’, an exclusive online event marking World Environment Day 2025. We brought together expert voices from our… Read more »
Read moreRebuilding After Fire in Dhaka: Sahana’s Story
Donate Now When disaster struck her neighbourhood in Dhaka, Sahana didn’t run away…she ran towards the danger to help her community. As a mother, neighbour and community leader, she’s working to rebuild not just homes, but hope. Fire came to the narrow streets of Duaripara, a slum area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with thick smoke… Read more »
Read moreEmpowering Community Leadership: Sumi’s Story
Donate Now For Sumi, protecting her community isn’t a choice, it’s a calling. In Dhaka’s crowded slums, fires spread fast, leaving families with nothing. Instead of standing by, Sumi is taking a stand. She works alongside her neighbour, Sahana, teaching families fire prevention, organising clean-up efforts, and responding to crises. “I was raised to… Read more »
Read moreFrom Cowshed to a Home: Nita’s Journey of Hope
Nita Shinde lives in Khed, Pune district, Maharashtra, with her 12-year-old daughter Siddhi. Nita’s life has been marked by hardship and resilience. After facing harassment and domestic violence at her in-laws’ place, she returned to her maternal home, only to find herself living in her brother’s cowshed. “I set up tin sheets and created a… Read more »
Read moreOur Statement Regarding the UK Government’s ODA Cut
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain is deeply concerned by the UK Government’s decision to reduce Official Development Assistance (ODA) for international development from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income. This move undermines decades of progress made toward alleviating poverty, improving housing conditions, and building resilient communities worldwide. For many of the world’s most… Read more »
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