One Year On Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine one year ago has forced more than 13 million people from their homes, causing approximately USD40 billion in damage to Ukraine’s housing sector. The war has displaced some 5 million people within the country. Over 8 million are living as refugees across Europe. The conflict has destroyed… Read more »
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100,000 floors
For María Natalia, the floor and patio of her home in San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, is more than a surface to walk on. It’s where she kneels to create the artistry that earns her an income. She spends hours every day weaving, transforming colorful strands of yarn into beautiful, intricate cloth. Maria’s dirt floors, however,… Read more »
Read moreHelping Young Care Leavers in the UK Through Upcycling
Upcycling in support of our Empty Spaces Project This blog on upcycling was written by asl Student, Layla Blanks. As Maya Angelou said, “The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” Over 10,000 young people who turn 18 leave… Read more »
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The Case for Community
This month’s philanthropy blog comes from Lauren Gross, Managing Director of The Mesa, a social good technology incubated out of the global strategy consultancy I.G. Advisors. The Mesa aims to drive change by providing innovative solutions for collaboration and community – Lauren shares more here about the power of community in transformational giving. The… Read more »
Read moreServing Poor Communities in Bago and Yangon
Projects in Myanmar Our work in Myanmar is currently primarily focused on people living in vulnerable communities within rural Bago and urban Yangon. Since the military takeover in February 2021, more families than ever in Myanmar have been plunged into extreme poverty. Through a combination of humanitarian and development approaches, our work in Myanmar is supporting… Read more »
Read moreKristina – My First Christmas Away from Home
Kristina’s Story Due to the war in Ukraine, for millions of families this will be the first year that they will spend Christmas away from home. We spoke to Kristina, a refugee from Ukraine. With the support of Habitat for Humanity Poland, Kristina is now living in safe housing in Warsaw, Poland. Donate today to… Read more »
Read moreBushfire Resilience in Australia
In October 2019, Australia suffered the Gospers Mountain fire which burned a devastating 2,649,323 acres of land over just under 3 months. The bushfire has been recorded as the largest bushfire the country has known to date and was responsible for the destruction of over 80 homes. In an effort to prevent future damage to… Read more »
Read moreRefugee Stories from Romania
Recollections from Romania: Habitat for Humanity Romania have been supporting refugees arriving into the country from Ukraine since the first few days of war breaking out. In the initial days of the response, Habitat staff were situated at the border prior to the government leading the response there. Whilst at the border, Habitat for Humanity… Read more »
Read morePhilanthropy in the Technological Age
This blog, Philanthropy in the Technological Age, comes from Vittoria Di Meo, a student at the American School of London (ASL). Every year, Habitat for Humanity GB partners with ASL to provide opportunities for students to spend two weeks on a volunteer work experience placement with us, getting involved in different aspects of our work,… Read more »
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