From delivering microfinance projects in Uganda, and working to upgrade slums in Ethiopia, to sending teams from around the world to build houses in Haiti, Romania, India, Honduras and USA, COINS Foundation is proud to be working with Habitat. The COINS Foundation has worked closely with Habitat since 2008. Over the years the relationship has developed, and our support has evolved.… Read more »
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Building hope in Myanmar
How we build hope in Myanmar With the fantastic support of the Sailors’ Society, we’ve been helping vulnerable families in Myanmar to gain hope. So far we’ve improved the homes of 72 families in impoverished fishing communities. For people like Daw Aye, (pictured on the left) the project has been hugely beneficial. ‘I’m a widow,… Read more »
Read moreFabiola’s story
Living with Microcephaly My daughter, Emilly has a condition called microcephaly, caused by the zika virus. Looking after her is a lot of work. Even before the pandemic, I didn’t leave the house much as she needs constant care, but that’s ok, I love being with her. She’s my little angel. I can’t always afford to… Read more »
Read moreStories from Ethiopia: Omelda School
‘‘The water at school wasn’t clean enough to wash our hands’ Over 1 billion people globally do not have access to improved water supply sources. We believe our Water and Sanitation programmes are essential to help turn a house into a healthy home and schools into healthy environments where children can begin to really thrive.  … Read more »
Read moreStories from Ethiopia: Workitu
‘We’ll be safer from coronavirus and other viruses’, Workitu The coronavirus pandemic has meant the darkest of years for so many of us. Indeed, the uncertainty we have all felt recently, families in housing poverty have felt for a lifetime – if not generations. Now, more than ever, these families need the security and stability… Read more »
Read moreStories from Ethiopia: Getu
‘I have a happy life now’, Getu When any disaster hits — a storm, a disease, a financial crisis — it is always those who struggle most who suddenly find themselves struggling even more. Habitat for Humanity know that a decent home is central to all aspects of life – freeing families from financial instability,… Read more »
Read moreA new decade, a new challenge
Lindsey Marsh is a Habitat for Humanity Global Village Volunteer and Team Leader. He visited Guatemala with AON in 2019 to build houses and install smokeless stoves over the course of one week. This is his story. Like many developing countries Guatemala is a country of marked contrast. From the high rise multinational corporate offices,… Read more »
Read moreOur Coronavirus responses around the world
How we are building stronger, safer and better-protected communities against Coronavirus and other diseases.
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