Effects of Urbanisation “Human settlements are linked so closely to existence itself… represent such a concrete and widespread reality, are so complex and demanding. So laden with questions of rights and desires, with needs and aspirations. So racked with injustices and deficiencies, that the subject cannot be approached with the leisurely detachment of the solitary… Read more »
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The Day I Told My Family I Would Build Homes Abroad
My decision to join a charity building project abroad When I told my family and friends that I would be taking part in a house building trip abroad with work, I was met with praise, enthusiasm, but a fairly common statement, ‘you’re not very practical, how will you cope?’ “To be fair, I’m clumsy and… Read more »
Read moreCauses of Urban Poverty in India
As cities across the world rapidly develop, life is becoming increasingly difficult for those left behind. In India, the causes of urban poverty can be linked to the lack of infrastructure in rural areas, forcing inhabitants of these regions to seek out work in India’s mega-cities. However, as more and more people make this migration,… Read more »
Read moreMicrofinance in Kenya: Tackling Unsafe Informal Settlements
Last month, our colleague Ruth Odera spoke to Caroline Njenga on KBC News to discuss issues with the current housing sector in Kenya and share her ideas on how microfinance can help in tackling their housing crisis as well as the growth of informal settlements in Kenya. Ruth suggested that, if the correct steps are… Read more »
Read moreFinancial Times Seasonal Appeal Partnership
This year, The Financial Times has chosen Habitat for Humanity as its season appeal charity partner. This partnership will also increase awareness of our organisation through editorial coverage of our work. Roula Khalaf, the deputy editor and head of the season appeal committee at FT said “The Financial Times is delighted to work with Habitat… Read more »
Read moreSocial Inequalities in Romania: An Interactive Documentary
Extreme poverty in the EU This interactive documentary is the first of a series that we’ve created as part of our Cities For All campaign. It focuses on how we tackle the poor housing conditions in Romania, explaining why it is so far behind most other countries in the European Union and ranks as the poorest. *… Read more »
Read moreRoyal High School Volunteers in Romania
Building a community centre From 13 – 21 June, an enthusiastic team of students from Royal High School will build in Romania. The focus of the build will be community centre construction within the area Buftea, which is located outside of Bucharest. The community centre will provide afterschool clubs and education for 50 children, and… Read more »
Read moreHabitat for Humanity GB Appoints New CEO
A new CEO appointed at Habitat for Humanity Great Britain The Chair and Board of Habitat for Humanity Great Britain is announcing that Meryl Davies, who has been CEO at Habitat for Humanity GB since November 2015, has resigned from the organisation as of 31 March 2018. The Board would like to thank Meryl for… Read more »
Read moreUpgrading Syrian Refugee Camps in Lebanon
The civil war in Syria has caused 1.5 million people to seek refuge in Lebanon. Many Syrians in refugee camps live in shelters that are in urgent need of repairs because they cannot afford to make them themselves. Our team is hard at work to improve the living conditions for refugees in Lebanon and alleviate… Read more »
Read moreAfrican Cities: Building Resilient, Sustainable & Inclusive Societies
The challenges faced by Africa’s rapidly growing cities are unique. Chief Resilience Officers from Ethiopia, Ghana & South Africa share how their cities are approaching the urgent challenges their cities are working to solve. The list of interviewees includes: Fitsumbrhan Tsegaye (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) Desmond Appiah (Accra, Ghana) Craig Kesson (Cape Town, South Africa) The… Read more »
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