In the past 30 years more than 285,000 simple, decent homes have been built throughout the world by Habitat for Humanity. With a no profit loan, 500 hours family labour and volunteer support – it’s a proven concept that works time and time again.

Every day more than 1 million people around the world share in the work of Habitat for Humanity, as volunteers, as home owners, as builders, planners, donors and partners.

Habitat for Humanity Australia was established in 1988 and has helped provide home ownership to low-income families in Australia through it’s network of affiliates located in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia.

Habitat’s mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting home ownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. With a safe and decent place to live families feel strong, proud and whole. They stand up straighter, they dare to dream and plan for their children’s future ... they have hope.

International Programs help families escape poverty

Through Habitat for Humanity Australians can support families to build homes in many poor countries, including Cambodia, Fiji, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Timor Leste, Solomon Islands, Phillipines and more.

In Southern Vietnam, families and children are so poor they are forced to live on the stinking garbage dump of Rach Gia. Children are born here, raised here and work here, everyday they risk cuts and injuries from rusted metal and dumped rubbish, which can lead to tetanus and life-threatening infections. ‘Homes’ are made of plastic sheeting and cardboard. Small children and babies are most vulnerable. Habitat is building new homes for these families - read more...

In Northern Vietnam, 750 families in the the Red River Delta provinces urgently need decent houses, clean water and proper sanitation. Their houses are falling down, filthy, contaminated water has lead to alarming rates of diarrhea among the children. Habitat aims to replicate our experience in community building to give these families security - read more...

Disaster Response, Habitat for Humanity has extensive experience in helping families to rebuild their homes and their lives after natural disasters. It is a long-term process, which can take many years - read more ...

China Earthquake, Habitat for Humanity has committed to raise $5 million for rebuilding programs in the worst affected area, Szechuan province. Habitat has existing projects in China to rebuild homes following the earthquake that hit Yunnan last year and the floods in Guangdong. For more information contact us.

Myanmar (Burma) Cyclone, Habitat for Humanity is exploring ways to help families recover from Cyclone Nargis. Habitat is committed to helping the citizens of Myanmar, more than 1 million people are estimated to be homeless with several villages destroyed entirely. For more information contact us.

Donations to Habitat for Humanity are urgently needed to help build simple decent homes and security for very poor children and families. Your donation of $67, $88, $307, $2,302 or more, can help to pay for doors, windows, toilets, even a whole house! Donate here

Building Homes at Home

Low-income families in Australia can achieve the dream of building and owning their very own safe, secure homes through building partnerships with Habitat for Humanity Australia. More than 70 homes have been completed in VIC, NSW, QLD and SA, with a further 40 family home projects progressing throughout 2008.

Each family receives a no profit loan and volunteers help with planning and construction. The family gives 500 hours ‘sweat-equity’ and repays the loan at low interest – their loan is then passed on to another family. Donations are needed to help build homes for low-income Australian families. It’s a gift that keeps revolving, transforming the lives of families as they build futures for their children. Read more ...

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3rd of July 2008

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Corporate Social Responsibility- (CSR) Breakfast hosted by PMI Mortgage Insurance 23rd July 2008 ... Register here

Homeless to Home owner - Habitat for Humanity responds to Homelessness Green Paper ... Read more

Habitat for Humanity Australia National Conference 2008 Read more

 

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