A Decent Home Gives Young People The Power To Change The Future Friday 12th August is International Youth Day, when the world comes together to celebrate the impact and potential of young people – and we’ve never needed their energy, resilience, and ambition more. At a time when governments are still discussing how to Build… Read more »
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World Refugee Day 2022
The importance of housing in a refugee crisis The Ukraine refugee crisis is not just a humanitarian tragedy, it also shines a light on the worsening housing crisis that affects millions of people globally. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24th February this year sparked the fastest movement of refugees since the Second World War, surpassing… 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 moreImpact of the Refugee Crisis in Lebanon: Who Needs the Most Help? (Part 1)
Helping refugees in Lebanon is no small task. The refugee crisis has had a huge impact on the country and its population, which welcomes refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine and more. Since 2011, the Syrian conflict has devastated communities across the country causing the displacement of 8 million Syrians. It has prompted the exodus of more than… Read more »
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