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June 24, 2015

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Do you want to help bushfire affected families bui

Do you want to help bushfire affected families build back better? Join our upcoming Local Village in June to the Blue Mountains, NSW, and work alongside the families affected helping clean up, rebuild and replant. Registrations close 14 May - link in bio!

Do you know what the 17 SDGs are? At Habitat for H

Do you know what the 17 SDGs are? At Habitat for Humanity Australia we are committed to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) throughout our international and domestic programs. Housing is a driver, catalyst and contributor for the 5 SDG goals: SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 6 Clean Water & Sanitation SDG 7 Affordable & Clean Energy, and SDG 11 Sustainable Cities & Communities. Together we can build a better future. #HabitatUN #HabitatAustralia #SDGs

Every minute counts. If you are in position to hel

Every minute counts. If you are in position to help a $1,870 donation could buy oxygen concentrator to help a patient breath:
https://www.habitat.org.au/how-you-can-help/indiacrisis/

To find out more about our emergency response and impact visit: https://www.habitat.org.au/india/

Every donation helps. If you are in position to he

Every donation helps. If you are in position to help a $725 donation could buy a water filter: https://www.habitat.org.au/how-you-can-help/indiacrisis/

To find out more about our emergency response and impact visit: https://www.habitat.org.au/india/

Every donation helps. If you are in position to he

Every donation helps. If you are in position to help a $245 donation could buy a bed for a patient in need:
https://www.habitat.org.au/how-you-can-help/indiacrisis/

To find out more about our emergency response and impact visit: https://www.habitat.org.au/india/

Everyone can help. Together we can help India thei

Everyone can help. Together we can help India their greatest time of need. If you are in position to help a $66 donation could buy an oximeter for a patient in need: https://www.habitat.org.au/how-you-can-help/indiacrisis/

To find out more about our emergency response and impact visit: https://www.habitat.org.au/india/

Everyone can make a difference. "This global crisi

Everyone can make a difference. "This global crisis requires a global response." -Suzanne Clark, US Chamber of Commerce. As the pandemic continues to take over 3.2 million lives globally we remember that we are all in this together and together humanity will overcome these incredibly hard times. Please donate today to support India in its greatest time of need.

Donate here: https://www.habitat.org.au/how-you-can-help/indiacrisis/

Every day 3,000 people are dying in India. India’s official count of coronavirus cases surpassed 20 million on Tuesday, nearly doubling in the past three months, while the official death count passed 220,000. Here is how you can help: We need suuplies for our COVID centres in India to help support overflow in the hospitals.
⭕$18 can buy a PPE kit
⭕$66 can buy a oximeter
⭕$245 can a buy bed
Donate today and help save lives link in our bio: https://www.habitat.org.au/how-you-can-help/indiacrisis/

India Crisis Update | Our impact: So far, Habitat

India Crisis Update | Our impact: So far, Habitat have developed 16 Covid-19 Care Centres in 8 cities, with the capacity to serve approx. 1,975 people. More than 4,000 people have already been served.

Where appropriate, increased capacity will remain in place after the pandemic abates, strengthening the healthcare system for India’s future.

To support with additional staffing capacity, our local government partners are recruiting surge staff on a contract basis, and requisitioning practical support from medical residents and final year medical students.

Habitat for Humanity also continues to work with local communities across India, to deliver long-term housing and community infrastructure projects, and support local Covid-19 responses through the delivery of emergency hygiene and family food kits.

📢 Every second that goes by, four new cases of

📢 Every second that goes by, four new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in India. India needs our support today.

⭕hat are the funding priorities? ⭕Habitat for Humanity India have worked with the local government partners in some of the worst-hit states to identify the next ten priority healthcare centres needed. Each Centre costs $51,500 depending on size and location, and hosts between 60 and 100 beds (at a 6-foot distance to allow for appropriate distancing and hygiene control measures). At the moment we are focusing our efforts to build new Covid-19 Care Centres in Maharashtra (Pune and Ahmednagar), Uttar Pradesh (Ayodhya and Noida) and Rajasthan (Alwar).

❤️Please donate today: https://www.habitat.org.au/how-you-can-help/indiacrisis/

Do you have 24 seconds? Emergencies can't wait. In

Do you have 24 seconds? Emergencies can't wait. In India right now people are being turned away from hospitals because there aren't enough beds or oxygen concentrators. Donate now and save lives through our Habitat Covid Centres in India. Click the Link in our bio: https://www.habitat.org.au/how-you-can-help/indiacrisis/

📢 Emergency Appeal 📢 India Covid-19 Crisis.

📢 Emergency Appeal 📢 India Covid-19 Crisis. Every second, four new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in India. A devastating number of over 200,000 people have lost their lives to the virus. Hospitals have reached breaking point and are turning away patients who are desperate for oxygen. The country is now reporting more than two-fifths of the world's Covid-19 cases. Our hearts go to India and our Habitat India office during these challenging times.

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Our Emergency Response:
With dedicated hospitals and Covid-19 beds in the country at full capacity, it is devastating that people are dying on the streets outside hospitals, as the country struggles to cope.
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In partnership with local government providers, Habitat is working to deliver ‘Covid-19 Care Centres’ to equip underused healthcare and government buildings to increase capacity of:

⭕oxygen systems
⭕drinking water
⭕hygiene facilities
⭕beds and mattresses
⭕hygiene products
⭕sufficient PPE for healthcare workers
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Habitat Covid-19 Care Centres will boost existing medical infrastructure, support vulnerable people with safe spaces to isolate or quarantine, keeping families safe and prevent transmission. Please Donate now: https://www.habitat.org.au/how-you-can-help/india/
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By helping more families build or improve the plac

By helping more families build or improve the places they call home, we also can build healthier, equitable and resilient communities for generations to come. This is true for Janaki’s children who were of primary school age back in 2011, but are now young adults. Thanks to their home they have a secure, dry, well-lit place to continue their studies. “We are so happy and grateful for the volunteers who joined their hands to build our house.”- Janaki

That smile that comes from owning your own home! I

That smile that comes from owning your own home! In South Aus, Von moved into her Habitat home late last year, and spent a day out on site helping finish off another Habitat home as part of her sweat equity.

We've now handed over our third and final temporar

We've now handed over our third and final temporary home and have completed the Build Back Bushfire Recovery Housing pilot initiative in Victoria. Thanks to everyone's support and interest in this exciting new project and to the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, for making it all possible.

In this photograph Manikala proudly shows us a pho

In this photograph Manikala proudly shows us a photo of the team who helped her change her life. You are helping us work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 to achieving equality and empower all women and girls. To help us continue to support vulnerable families in need please donate here: https://www.habitat.org.au/2021autumn/

Meet Tara | Impact Story Series | In this photogra

Meet Tara | Impact Story Series | In this photograph Tara was 36 standing in front of her forever home being built. 10 year later our team in Nepal went to visit Tara and says she is happy and ok because she has a safe and decent home of her own thanks to the Habitat volunteers who helped build her house. By supporting Habitat you are helping us work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 to achieving equality and empower all women and girls. To help us continue to support vulnerable families in need please donate.

Justin and Helena lost absolutely everything in th

Justin and Helena lost absolutely everything in the Black Summer fires and don’t have the means to do all the work required to re-establish their property. Our wonderful volunteers paid a visit helping them clear debris, plant trees, and re-establish paths and stone steps around the property, as part of our Bushfire Recovery Program.

Only a few days left to get $100 off rego! We have

Only a few days left to get $100 off rego! We have partnered with @inspiredadventures to bring you another exciting trip to Hike for Habitat on the Cradle Mountain in Tasmania in 2022! Registrations are now open. There has never been a better time to explore the Australia plus you’ll be doing your bit to #HolidaysHereThisYear, supporting local communities impacted by the sudden loss of tourism. Booking your flights this month you will save even more if you book before May 1st. Now more than ever the vulnerable families we work with need all of us. Register for an unforgettable trip, embark on a new adventure, make new friendships, all whilst giving back to families in need of safe and decent homes. We encourage you to Register today and save $100! Get in quick there are only 18 spots for this trip.
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We need your help to spread the word tag a friend, family member or a public figure in the comments you would want to hike with.
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Fast Facts
Dates: ‪Jan 18-22nd 2022‬
Where: Cradle Mountain Tasmania Registration: $440 (save $100 if you register ‪before April 29th)
Fundraising: $2,500 For more details visit: https://events.inspiredadventures.com.au/events/hike-for-habitat-tasmania-2022/

Home partner Krishna said, “The Habitat house bu

Home partner Krishna said, “The Habitat house built 10 years ago opened us up to live our lives in a new way. We built our new house last year, but we always remember that Bamboo house which was built by our angels from Australia.”

They have built a shed on the right side of the house for raising a cow. They sell milk and some vegetables from the farm as their livelihood. You are helping us work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 to achieving equality and empower all women and girls. To help us continue to support vulnerable families in need

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