When a local woman moved into her new home in Havering, it was just four bare walls with no carpet, bedding or cooking facilities. Having already fled a difficult personal situation, away from her family and facing serious health challenges, she was determined to create a stable home space. After fleeing, she had spent time… Read more »
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Meaningful Community Support, Big Difference
A local woman in Romford, caring for her children, reached out to Habitat for Humanity Great Britain’s Community Hub for support. Having recently fled a difficult situation, she was facing significant challenges with her housing and needed practical assistance to create a safer and more stable home environment. “Your generosity means so much and brings… 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 moreLeading The Movement For Community Led Investment
 Our philanthropy blog this month comes from Géraud de Ville de Goyet, CEO, of Barking & Dagenham Giving, who shares how a philanthropic cold spot in East London is leading the movement for community led investment in the UK.  Barking and Dagenham residents pioneer social investment decision-making for their community Barking and Dagenham… Read more »
Read moreBuilding Solid Ground in Makululu Slum
Solid Ground Project in Zambia approaches the final year of operation. Since 2019, Habitat for Humanity and its partners have been implementing a project in Zambia called Solid Ground. The project (which is funded by Comic Relief) aims to provide those living in the rural slum village of Makululu, Kabwe City, a way to secure… Read more »
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.
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