How We Help In the Dominican Republic the housing shortage is growing annually by an average of 50,000 to 60,000 homes. This means that tens of thousands of people are living homeless or in makeshift housing that is unsafe and does not meet basic requirements for inhabitants. The occurrence of hurricanes and other natural disasters… Read more »
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Rescue Centres in Malawi
Disaster Risk Reduction and Response in Chikwawa, Malawi Climate change is having a detrimental impact on the people living in rural Chikwawa, Malawi. Unprecedented rainfall has caused flooding and severe seasonal droughts often leave families without food or access to vital resources for days on end. These unpredictable shifts in weather are intensifying the need… Read more »
Read moreBuilding Disaster Resilient Houses in Cambodia
Cambodia is one of the most disaster prone countries in South East Asia, enduring regular floods and droughts. Due to climate change, the frequency of these natural disasters have only increased, putting many families at risk. Most houses in Cambodia are not built to withstand the dangerous weather. There is no official building code and… Read more »
Read moreGorkha Earthquake Disaster Response:
From 2015 when the Gorkha Earthquake first hit, to 2018, over 45,829 families were helped by the projects put in place by Habitat for Humanity. This immediate disaster response relieved many, by distributing shelter kits and permanent housing equipped with safe water and access to sanitation facilities to the families in the region. Disaster relief:… Read more »
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