Climate change doesn’t affect everyone equally, and for millions of people, vulnerability begins at home. When housing is unsafe, inadequate or unable to withstand climate impacts, communities face greater risks and fewer opportunities to recover.
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First Build Reflections
In July 2025, I had the amazing privilege of taking on the Deputy Team Leader role on a Global Village build in Malawi. This was a particularly special experience, as the build represented the culmination of a three-year project alongside one of Habitat for Humanity’s long-term supporters. Chris Endsor, former CEO of Miller Homes, had… Read more »
Read moreNew Beginnings Post Cyclone Freddy
Discover our success stories from the Chris Endsor Malawi Build 2025, led by Chris Endsor as part of our Global Village programme. ROSE Figure 1: Rose’s daughter, Roney, standing outside their house Rose’s family is happy to be settled in their brand-new home, courtesy of Habitat for Humanity and the Chris Endsor Build… Read more »
Read moreCommunity Hub Support in Romford: A Fresh Start
When a local woman moved into her new home in Havering, it was just four bare walls with no carpet, bedding or cooking facilities. Having already fled a difficult personal situation, away from her family and facing serious health challenges, she was determined to create a stable home space. After fleeing, she had spent time… Read more »
Read moreAutumn Budget 2025 Response
The details of the Chancellor’s budget make clear that far more is needed to tackle the social and financial damage caused by our lack of social and genuinely affordable housing. The OBR is now predicting that the Government will fail to meet its 1.5m target for new homes. More concerningly, it reports that councils… Read more »
Read moreTimange Ecobuild: Eco-Friendly Construction in Malawi
Donate Now Building sustainable homes in Malawi starts with strong, eco-friendly blocks. Habitat for Humanity Malawi is on the ground, producing both soil-stabilised and interlocking soil-stabilised blocks at the new Timange Ecobuild centre, helping communities build resilient and durable housing while training local builders. Launched by Habitat for Humanity Malawi in Blantyre,… Read more »
Read moreMeaningful Community Support, Big Difference
A local woman in Romford, caring for her children, reached out to Habitat for Humanity Great Britain’s Community Hub for support. Having recently fled a difficult situation, she was facing significant challenges with her housing and needed practical assistance to create a safer and more stable home environment. “Your generosity means so much and brings… Read more »
Read moreWorld Habitat Day 2025: Housing is the Bridge
Housing is often treated as an afterthought in global development and humanitarian response, yet it is the foundation for recovery, resilience and dignity. A roof over one’s head is not just shelter– it underpins health, safety, education, and economic opportunity. Despite this, short-term interventions such as tents or temporary shelters remain the default in many… Read more »
Read moreLess Aid Isn’t the Crisis
Less aid isn’t the crisis; the crisis is ignoring housing as humanitarian infrastructure. Recent UK government policies highlight a troubling trend: support for some of the world’s most vulnerable communities is being reduced, with further cuts expected. Bilateral aid to Africa has declined, funding for girls’ education is being scaled back, and life-saving health programmes… Read more »
Read moreCycling the World for a Cause: Tim’s Journey
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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