The details of the Chancellor’s budget make clear that far more is needed to tackle the social and financial damage caused by our lack of social and genuinely affordable housing. The OBR is now predicting that the Government will fail to meet its 1.5m target for new homes. More concerningly, it reports that councils… Read more »
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World Habitat Day 2025: Housing is the Bridge
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 »
Read moreLess 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 »
Read moreCycling the World for a Cause: Tim’s Journey
My passion for cycling began after moving out of my parents’ house. I’d visit them on weekends, stay the night, then cycle home. What started as a simple way to travel turned into a love for the freedom of the road and the challenge of packing light on my carbon bike. From Hobby to… Read more »
Read moreEmpty Spaces, Hidden Potential
As has become annual tradition, we were proud to take part in another transformational panel discussion at Housing 2025 – Europe’s largest housing festival. Our National Director Dr Henrietta Blackmore joined a vital panel discussion on the human cost of the housing crisis. She brought international insights from Habitat for Humanity International and highlighted a… Read more »
Read moreStories from Ethiopia: Getu
‘I have a happy life now’, Getu When any disaster hits — a storm, a disease, a financial crisis — it is always those who struggle most who suddenly find themselves struggling even more. Habitat for Humanity know that a decent home is central to all aspects of life – freeing families from financial instability,… Read more »
Read moreHow We Build Affordable Homes
The need for affordable, social housing Since 1976, we have helped 13 million individuals and families achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. We want as many people as possible to have access to safe, decent housing, which is why we have carefully developed a system of qualification and maintenance for those applying for, or in… Read more »
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