The UK is experiencing a housing crisis, but a key part of the solution may already exist in the form of empty and underused buildings. At the National Housing Federation‘s ‘Board Leadership Conference 2025’, our National Director, Dr Henrietta Blackmore, shared insights on how repurposing these spaces can expand affordable housing while also contributing to… Read more »
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A Home for Manesi: Helping Families in Malawi
Manesi’s life changed forever in 2019 when her daughter tragically passed away, leaving behind her three young children. Despite her own struggles of living in a dilapidated house and working long hours just to try and make ends meet, Manesi immediately stepped in to become the caregiver for her grandchildren. Living in a small house… Read more »
Read moreA New Beginning for Mrs Thuan
In the heart of Dong Thap, a southern province of Vietnam, life has been a relentless challenge for Mrs. Thuan and her family. At 63 years old, she has endured loss, hardship, and poverty with quiet resilience. For years, she lived in a dilapidated wooden house that could barely shelter her family from the elements.… Read more »
Read moreBuild A Legacy That Lasts Forever
At Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, we believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home. A place where families can thrive, children can dream, and communities can grow stronger. By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help build something that lasts forever, a legacy of hope and a world where no… Read more »
Read moreUpgrading Slums, Empowering Women in Ethiopia
Thanks to the generous support of partners like the Leo Lion Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia has launched an impactful initiative focused on improving the livelihoods of vulnerable women in Addis Ababa and surrounding areas. This project exemplifies how investing in housing and empowering women leads to lasting change, not only for individual families but… Read more »
Read moreThe Legacy of Jimmy Carter: A Life Devoted to Change
We were deeply saddened by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s passing, however there is much we can celebrate of his rich life. He was an inspiration to people from all over the world for what he achieved over the 42 years after he left the White House. One of his major commitments was his steadfast… Read more »
Read moreJimmy Carter – Honouring A Life of Service
It is with deep sadness that we learn of the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the USA. Henrietta Blackmore, National Director, Habitat for Humanity Great Britain said, “Everyone at Habitat for Humanity GB offers their deepest condolences to the Carter family at this time of great personal loss, and their thanks… Read more »
Read moreAmber’s Diary – My Trip to Mapepe
Donate Now In my role at Habitat for Humanity, I’ve seen the profound impact our supporters have on the lives of people facing housing poverty all around the world. Recently, I had the privilege of visiting one of our projects in Zambia, where I met incredible individuals who we are helping all thanks to the… Read more »
Read moreMargaret’s Story: Beyond Bricks and Water
Donate Now Margaret, a resilient grandmother, has spent much of her life worrying about how to keep her family safe. Not long ago, she lived in a small, fragile house with her five young grandchildren. Whenever the rainy season came, Margaret’s home would leak, leaving them vulnerable to the elements and exposing her family to… Read more »
Read moreDouble Your Impact: Help Families Dream Big This Christmas
Donate Now What is home? When you think about the place where you live what does home equal? Mirriam lives with her two young daughters in Mapepe – a neighbourhood not far from Zambia’s capital city of Lusaka. For Mirriam, home equals an early start every day, walking miles to fetch clean water. Home equals… Read more »
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