Housing is often treated as an afterthought in global development and humanitarian response, yet it is the foundation for recovery, resilience and dignity. A roof over one’s head is not just shelter– it underpins health, safety, education, and economic opportunity. Despite this, short-term interventions such as tents or temporary shelters remain the default in many… Read more »
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Less Aid Isn’t the Crisis
Less aid isn’t the crisis; the crisis is ignoring housing as humanitarian infrastructure. Recent UK government policies highlight a troubling trend: support for some of the world’s most vulnerable communities is being reduced, with further cuts expected. Bilateral aid to Africa has declined, funding for girls’ education is being scaled back, and life-saving health programmes… Read more »
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What is Home Equals? Home Equals is a five-year global advocacy campaign dedicated to achieving policy change, at all levels, to ensure that people living in informal settlements have equitable access to adequate housing. Together, with partners, governments and communities, we can create lasting change so that people living in informal settlements have safe and secure homes. Currently, the… Read more »
Read moreTwistBlocks in Kibera
Life In Kibera Located in southwest Nairobi, Kibera is one of the world’s largest informal settlements. Most of Kibera’s roughly 250,000 residents live in densely packed homes constructed from mud and sheet metal. The majority of houses are built on unstable ground and lack adequate access to clean water and sanitation services. Many families do not… Read more »
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