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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Myanmar Update 2021
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Myanmar One in four people in Myanmar live below the national poverty line, and the majority of the population live in rural villages many miles away from their nearest hospital. As one of the poorest countries in Asia, many people in Myanmar struggled to access the resources needed to prevent… Read more »
Read moreMeet the Women Attending Savings Groups in Zambia
Inspirational Stories from Women in Zambia Habitat for Humanity are committed to supporting women in Zambia who are facing significant challenges in securing the rights to their land and homes. The illegal practice of ‘widow inheritance’ (whereby, a woman is required to remarry a member of their late husbands family) still exists in Zambia,… Read more »
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The role of housing in educational opportunities Music credit ‘Once Again’ by BenSound: https://www.bensound.com Education is the route out of poverty for many children. It gives them a chance to gain the knowledge and skills needed to improve their lives. the sad reality for many living in poverty is that education has to be pushed… Read more »
Read moreJoin us at Destinations in 2019
Destinations Show – Reaching out to new supporters Habitat for Humanity GB are delighted to have been selected as the official charity partner of The Destinations Show in 2019, an excellent opportunity to raise vital funds and awareness for our life saving work in 70 countries all around the world. We are facing a global… 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 moreRunning Your Charity Race: Tips to Prepare & Fundraise
We asked Manuela, our Head of Supporter Services, a few questions about participating in charity races, from how she prepares for a run to how she manages to reach her fundraising target every single time. Sign up for a charity race on the Run for Charity website and raise money to help us fight housing… Read more »
Read moreMiller Homes brave the elements to carry on supporting Habitat for Humanity GB
Hope Challenge Following on from a phenomenal year of fundraising in 2016, 3 teams from Miller Homes braved the elements to raise over £28,000 for Habitat for Humanity GB. Three teams from across the housebuilder’s regional offices competed in our Hope Challenge, which took place in Derbyshire’s Hope Valley from 9th to 11th June and comprised four… Read more »
Read moreHope Challenge: The Results
HOPE CHAMPION 2017 GOES TO THE MILLER HOMES STAR GAZERS! The team finished the weekend victorious after winning both the mental challenges and fundraising (raising over £12,000 for Habitat for Humanity), and coming second in the trek and shelter build. Pantera Carpentry stole the show with their unique shelter design made of recycled carpet tubes.… Read more »
Read moreIndia Covid-19 Emergency Appeal
India has been of the most severe when it comes to cases and deaths related to the COVID-19 virus, reporting around 425,228 deaths and at its peak, 414,144 new daily cases. Statistically, this makes up for 16% of global coronavirus reports, all from one country. This unfortunate outcome has put immense pressure on hospitals in… Read more »
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