In Bulgaria, our project to rebuild and renovate Roma slums to tackle local urban poverty is happening at steady pace, one home at a time. And each new home has a profound impact on its community. Our pilot project to address poverty in Bulgaria trains housing mediators to help families in need obtain microfinancing and affordable construction… Read more »
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Extreme Poverty in Bolivia – Fighting for Water
Extreme Poverty in Bolivia Marina lives with her husband, children alongside her sister’s family and their parents in the same home. Here’s her story – depicting how poor housing is affecting everyone’s lives, in particular the lack of water. Those fortunate enough to have running water in her village aren’t allowed to share it with… Read more »
Read moreMicrocredit in Uganda: Tackling The Causes of Poverty
Discover our latest documentary on how we use microcredit to tackle some of the root causes of poverty in Uganda – narrated by Ronald, our volunteer coordinator in the country. “Africa has been portrayed as a continent of hopelessness. Everyone with an interest in Africa is looking at the bad side: Looking at a naked child… Read more »
Read moreHomes for HIV-affected Families & Orphans in Botswana
New Homes in Botswana Kealabale Sathaga has lived in Moshana, Botswana, for 76 years on a plot of land she and her two sisters inherited from their parents. This is the amazing story of resilience of one woman caring for her 24 grandchildren. Once, the extended family compound included five solid mud huts, providing shelter… Read more »
Read moreSocial Housing in Honduras, Inequalities & Homelessness
Although Honduras is one of the least urbanised countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, it has one of the highest urban growth rates in the region. The effects of poverty in Honduras become increasingly visible in cities, where levels of poverty are lower than non-urban areas but very different in nature: With low and unstable… Read more »
Read moreHousing Homeless Children and Families in Malawi
One day in 2008, Bertha Likeke woke up thinking it was going to be just another day in Malawi in southern Africa for her husband and their five children. By the end of the day, her life had changed dramatically. Her husband died suddenly. And, because of local customs, Bertha and her five children were left… Read more »
Read moreCOVID-19 Relief in Cambodia
Over the course of the pandemic, Cambodia has suffered with around 79,000 coronavirus cases. This number is continuing to climb as the number of new cases and deaths is on a rise. In order to slow the spread of Coronavirus, proper sanitation facilities and clean water are of the utmost importance. However, many families in… Read more »
Read moreBuilding Toilets & Clean Water Kiosks in Malawi
In Kauma Village, Malawi, a settlement of 33,000 people on the outskirts of the capital of Lilongwe, we have put in place a series of health and sanitation initiatives to improve lives of the locals. Malawi is one of the fastest urbanising nations in the world. High unemployment and poverty lead people to leave rural… Read more »
Read more7 Steps to Reform Land Rights for Women Worldwide
Secure land rights for women are a primary issue in the developing world. Living without the constant fear of eviction or property theft is closely tied to meeting other basic needs, including economic survival, social empowerment, and the health and well-being of individuals and the planet. This essential nature of secure land rights and the… Read more »
Read moreThe Red Roofs of Mfuleni
Paul Williams and his family have supported Habitat for Humanity for many years and in many ways. He was even kind enough, when we interrupted his holiday in the Arctic Circle, to answer a few questions about one particular South African township, Mfuleni, where he has seen Habitat make a huge difference. How did you… Read more »
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