Characterized by rapid urbanization and its rapidly growing economy, Ethiopia is increasingly being seen as a country of great hope. However, despite this promising future, there is still much work that needs to be done. An estimated 73% of the population do not have access to safe drinking water and 90% lack proper sanitation facilities.… Read more »
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COVID-19 Relief in Ethiopia
In the wake of coronavirus, governments are counting on self-isolation and social distancing to slow its spread. However in Ethiopia, this isn’t an option as almost 80% of urban residents live in highly congested slums, with 35% of them living in just a single room. Furthermore, under 10% of residents have access to sanitation facilities. In… Read more »
Read moreUpgrading Slums in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, is currently undergoing an escalation of urbanisation. This has created a city where people from very different socio-economic backgrounds live in close proximity. However, with 80% of the population still in slums, conflicts between groups have intensified. Due to a deep cultural history, many families refuse to move away from the… Read more »
Read moreRepurposing Empty Spaces to Help Address the Housing Crisis in the UK
A new piece of research, conducted by The Empty Homes Network on behalf of Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, aims to explore and understand the current opportunities available in reutilising socially-owned vacant buildings and spaces, for use as accommodation for those at risk of homelessness across England, Wales and Scotland.
Read moreHealing and rebuilding – stories from Nepal
Houses are so much more than just physical structures. They are homes. Places where we raise our families, keep our belongings, relax and unwind. And where we build our hopes, dreams and plans for the future. Healing and rebuilding is essential.
Read moreWhy are communities in disaster-prone areas reluctant to relocate to safe havens?
A Feasibility Study commissioned by Habitat for Humanity Malawi as part of our Lloyd’s Charities Trust funded Build Back Better Programme, has identified the barriers to relocation of communities living in flood disaster-prone areas in Malawi.
Read moreA letter from COINS Foundation
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 »
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