Each year on World Refugee Day, we pause to reflect on the millions of people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes. Whether driven out by war, violence or climate-related disasters, every refugee’s journey begins with profound loss. But it doesn’t end there. At Habitat for Humanity, we believe that everyone… Read more »
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Rebuilding Home: Maria and Sergii’s Story
After retiring, Maria, 77, and Sergii, 80, left city life behind and settled in Korobochkyne, a quiet village in eastern Ukraine. They spent their days tending goats, chickens and their vegetable garden – living simply, peacefully, at home. That peace was shattered in 2022 when war reached their doorstep… In 2022, as Russian forces advanced,… Read more »
Read moreWorld Environment Day 2025
Missed the live event? Scroll down to watch the full webinar replay and catch up on the key insights from our expert speakers! On Thursday 5th June, we hosted ‘Sustainable Homes, Sustainable Planet: Housing for a Greener Future’, an exclusive online event marking World Environment Day 2025. We brought together expert voices from our… Read more »
Read moreRebuilding After Fire in Dhaka: Sahana’s Story
Donate Now When disaster struck her neighbourhood in Dhaka, Sahana didn’t run away…she ran towards the danger to help her community. As a mother, neighbour and community leader, she’s working to rebuild not just homes, but hope. Fire came to the narrow streets of Duaripara, a slum area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with thick smoke… Read more »
Read moreEmpowering Community Leadership: Sumi’s Story
Donate Now For Sumi, protecting her community isn’t a choice, it’s a calling. In Dhaka’s crowded slums, fires spread fast, leaving families with nothing. Instead of standing by, Sumi is taking a stand. She works alongside her neighbour, Sahana, teaching families fire prevention, organising clean-up efforts, and responding to crises. “I was raised to… Read more »
Read moreFrom Cowshed to a Home: Nita’s Journey of Hope
Nita Shinde lives in Khed, Pune district, Maharashtra, with her 12-year-old daughter Siddhi. Nita’s life has been marked by hardship and resilience. After facing harassment and domestic violence at her in-laws’ place, she returned to her maternal home, only to find herself living in her brother’s cowshed. “I set up tin sheets and created a… Read more »
Read moreA Home for Manesi: Helping Families in Malawi
Manesi’s life changed forever in 2019 when her daughter tragically passed away, leaving behind her three young children. Despite her own struggles of living in a dilapidated house and working long hours just to try and make ends meet, Manesi immediately stepped in to become the caregiver for her grandchildren. Living in a small house… Read more »
Read moreA New Beginning for Mrs Thuan
In the heart of Dong Thap, a southern province of Vietnam, life has been a relentless challenge for Mrs. Thuan and her family. At 63 years old, she has endured loss, hardship, and poverty with quiet resilience. For years, she lived in a dilapidated wooden house that could barely shelter her family from the elements.… Read more »
Read moreBuild A Legacy That Lasts Forever
At Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, we believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home. A place where families can thrive, children can dream, and communities can grow stronger. By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help build something that lasts forever, a legacy of hope and a world where no… Read more »
Read moreUpgrading Slums, Empowering Women in Ethiopia
Thanks to the generous support of partners like the Leo Lion Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia has launched an impactful initiative focused on improving the livelihoods of vulnerable women in Addis Ababa and surrounding areas. This project exemplifies how investing in housing and empowering women leads to lasting change, not only for individual families but… Read more »
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