Donate Now Margaret, a resilient grandmother, has spent much of her life worrying about how to keep her family safe. Not long ago, she lived in a small, fragile house with her five young grandchildren. Whenever the rainy season came, Margaret’s home would leak, leaving them vulnerable to the elements and exposing her family to… Read more »
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Double Your Impact: Help Families Dream Big This Christmas
Donate Now What is home? When you think about the place where you live what does home equal? Mirriam lives with her two young daughters in Mapepe – a neighbourhood not far from Zambia’s capital city of Lusaka. For Mirriam, home equals an early start every day, walking miles to fetch clean water. Home equals… Read more »
Read moreHome Equals A Place Where Hope Can Flow
Donate Now Through the commitment of supporters like you, Habitat for Humanity is transforming lives by creating decent homes and communities where people can thrive. Alongside our work to provide homes, our WaSH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives give entire communities the tools they need to thrive. Clean water is, of course, essential in preventing… Read more »
Read moreIntegration of Habitat For Humanity GB and GB Homes
We are pleased to announce that Habitat for Humanity Great Britain and its subsidiary, GB Homes, have now fully integrated into one unified organisation, marking a significant step in our journey toward a stronger future. Habitat for Humanity Great Britain will carry forward the legacy of GB Homes’ work into a new chapter of greater… Read more »
Read moreHabitat for Humanity GB’s Response to NPPF Reforms
Proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and other changes to the planning system – Response from Habitat for Humanity Great Britain Habitat for Humanity Great Britain is part of an international charity whose mission is to fight poverty and homelessness around the world. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently… Read more »
Read moreGrenfell Tower Inquiry: The Importance of Safe Housing
The recent publication of the Grenfell Tower Phase 2 Inquiry Report, the second and final part of the long-standing inquiry, has brought to light a concerning reality. Recent data reveals that over 2,000 high-rise buildings in England alone remain with unsafe cladding systems, reminding us that the lessons from Grenfell remain unsolved. The report underlines… Read more »
Read moreYour Will Could Do Wonders
In the heart of Zambia’s Makalulu district, amidst the hustle and bustle of one of the country’s largest informal housing settlements, lives Yoanna (69). Yoanna cares for her five grandchildren in a community where many homes are built from mud and topped with precariously placed sheets of aluminium. These homes, are particularly vulnerable to… Read more »
Read moreLaying The Foundation For Change
A home is the cornerstone of stability and security, providing a foundation for individuals and families to thrive, build memories, and pursue their dreams. Quality flooring, though often overlooked, is the heart of a decent home, quietly supporting the safety and well-being of every household member. Flooring is foundational to the safety of a… Read more »
Read moreWhy Flooring Matters
Underfoot But Overlooked: Why Flooring is Key to a Healthy Home At Habitat for Humanity, we believe every family deserves the chance to build a better life. One often overlooked but vital element of a decent home is quality flooring. The impact that proper flooring has on a family’s well-being might not seem obvious at… Read more »
Read moreUnlocking Housing Potential – Dr Henrietta Blackmore Commentary
Collaboration among councils, housing associations and communities to transform empty spaces is essential to address the housing crisis, writes Henrietta Blackmore, national director of Habitat for Humanity GB. Across England, planning officers are racing against time to fulfil the government’s housebuilding ambitions. The goal is to build 1.5 million homes within the next five years. Allocating… Read more »
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