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Annual Report 2020

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By Habitat Australia
November 3, 2020

Annual Report 2020

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Building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Together we Can Build a Better World. Join #4x4Challenge today!

Another great day in NSW on our Bushfire Recovery

Another great day in NSW on our Bushfire Recovery Program. Volunteers worked hard helping Justin and Helena - who lost their homes to the Black Summer fires - by re-establishing
paths and stone steps, clearing green waste, stacking chopped wood, planting out trees, and more!

Home ownership in Battambang province, Cambodia, p

Home ownership in Battambang province, Cambodia, provides the foundation for improving health outcomes, security, and livelihoods. The “Building homes, water and sanitation facilities in Cambodia” project, implemented by Habitat for Humanity in partnership with @dfat ‘s #ANCP and with the support of @CommunitiesforCommunities (C4C), has changed the lives of 52 vulnerable families and hundreds of school children to date.
Every donation made to Habitat for Humanity Australia for this project is combined with funding from the Australian Government to reach more people. Since we have committed to contribute at least $1 for every $5 we receive from the Australian government, C4C’s support allows us to extend our programs and impact the lives of more people.

The three-year project, to be completed in June 2022, will support 83 families in Battambang province through housing and latrine construction and maintenance, along with training/awareness activities and livelihoods development. At least 2,000 students will have improved access to a safer and improved learning environment through 3 major school renovations along with access to clean water and hygiene promotion.

Sum’s family is one who has received support through the project.
“I feel relieved, I am healthier, I can do my daily job properly, and my family is getting better. My old house was rotten, and I always worried that it would fall on my children. I was always getting sick, and I cannot do anything to support my family. I have never thought that I will have a better house, which is like a dream come true.” – Sum, Homeowner in Battambang.

#partnershipsforrecovery #habitatimpact @habitatcambodia

Home is everything. For the past year and a bit, w

Home is everything. For the past year and a bit, we have turned to our homes to provide us with safety from COVID -19 but what if we didn't have a safe home to protect us? Now more than ever families who don't have safe and decent homes or are on the verge of homelessness need our support. Today you can help a family in need access a brighter and safer future by donating now at habitat.org.au/thekey all donations over $2 are tax-deductible. #HomeisEverything #HomeistheKey #HabitatforHumanity

At Habitat, hammer time doesn’t mean stop becaus

At Habitat, hammer time doesn’t mean stop because we’re only just getting started. We look forward to when we can safely raise hammers again together overseas building homes for families in need, but until then, we remain thankful for all of our Habitat homeowners, volunteers, advocates and donors.

#DidYouKnow We work in partnership with @dfat and

#DidYouKnow We work in partnership with @dfat and communities across the Asia Pacific like Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Fiji, and Cambodia to address housing needs and to support integrated community development.

Our strategic focus is to transform lives by tackling housing inequality in an increasingly urbanised world. Directly linking families and communities to financial support mechanisms, secure tenure and safe housing products and services, including access to basic services such as water, sanitation, waste management and electricity. We achieve this by building impact.

"This is truly a dream come true for us. Finally,

"This is truly a dream come true for us. Finally, we will have some stability and a place to call home" - Leanda
We're so happy to hand over the keys to a new home for Ashley & Leanda. After spending the past 17 years moving house 13 times, being able to provide them with a safe and secure place to call home will allow them to plan for the future in a way that was previously unfathomable. Thanks again to @metriconhomes for their generous support constructing this home.

🌿Today is World Environment Day.🌿 We believe

🌿Today is World Environment Day.🌿 We believe that climate action starts at home. In the more than 70 countries around the world where we work, climate change is having far-reaching impacts. The millions of families Habitat partners with are often among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which include increasingly common and severe weather events such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes and droughts.

As a housing provider, we have a responsibility to use our voice to raise awareness of emerging housing issues and the important role that housing can play in mitigating the impacts of climate change. By partnering with families to build stronger, more disaster-resilient and more energy-efficient housing, we have seen how adequate, safe and resilient shelter can contribute to both the immediate security and long-term well-being of families while reducing a home’s environmental impact. Around the world, Habitat builds and renovates homes with this in mind, increasing the use of sustainable natural resources and construction practices while reducing the emission of greenhouse gases throughout a home’s life cycle.

For more information on how we fight climate change visit: https://www.habitat.org.au/habitat-on-climate-change/

Join us on an adeventure of a life-time in Tasmani

Join us on an adeventure of a life-time in Tasmania in 2022! 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. Get in quick there are only 16 spots for this trip.
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Fast Facts
Dates: ‪Jan 18-22nd 2022‬
Where: Cradle Mountain Tasmania Registration: $440
Fundraising: $2,500 For more details visit: https://events.inspiredadventures.com.au/events/hike-for-habitat-tasmania-2022/

We believe that every child deserves a stable star

We believe that every child deserves a stable start in a safe and secure home. #HomesistheKey

Home is the key to a brighter future. #HomeistheKe

Home is the key to a brighter future. #HomeistheKey

Home is the key to celebrating the everyday. #Hom

Home is the key to celebrating the everyday. #HomeistheKey

In recognition and support of #NAIDOCWeek 2021, wh

In recognition and support of #NAIDOCWeek 2021, where the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are celebrated, Habitat for Humanity Australia wish to show support of local indigenous communities and invite you to join us. We invite teams of motivated and inspired corporate volunteers to join us in working together for a full day of team building from July 5th-9th in Queensland (Brisbane / Gold Coast). Volunteers will make a difference to the lives of Indigenous Australians by working to repair and restore community housing.
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Want to learn more and or book an activity?
Please contact:
Allison Corkhill
E: acorkhill@habitat.org.au
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#volunteer #volunteering #charity #nonprofit #support #givingback #community

👏🏼 Congratulations to our #HikeforHabitat te

👏🏼 Congratulations to our #HikeforHabitat team on completing the #LarapintaTrail with our staff member Dan and @inspiredadventures team leader! Thank you for all your hard work fundraising over $85,000 for vulnerable families in need of safe and decent shelter. We are grateful for you and your dedication to our cause. Have a restful week recovering form your big hike! Maybe we will see you in Jan 2022 on our Cradle Mountain Hike. 😀 for more info on how to join click the link in our bio. 👆

Like if you agree that Home is the key to measurin

Like if you agree that Home is the key to measuring life's little memories. #homesisthekey

A family of men came together to volunteer and bui

A family of men came together to volunteer and build a Menstrual Hygiene block for the girls at the local school so they could have a safe space to deal with their first periods in school with dignity.

In partnership with @DFAT and @_WaterforWomen, Habitat for Humanity Australia and @HabitatforHumanityFiji are working on improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services in Fiji.

Nalaba District School located Fiji, there are one of six schools where Habitat for Humanity Fiji is piloting the build of Menstrual Hygiene Management blocks (MHM). With the support of Habitat for Humanity Fiji plumbers, Nalaba District School Manager Akini Seru has been leading the build of the School’s MHM block.

53 year-old Akini called on his brothers and cousins to help him build the block to provide a space for girls to deal with their first menses in school with dignity.

38 year-old volunteer Epeli Raganivatu had this to say: “Building the MHM facility is something I’m truly proud of. When I attended the school, this was something that was not promoted and girls would often get teased in school if they had their menses during school hours.” Menstrual Hygiene is still a taboo topic in some of our communities here in Fiji. So this move by a family of men to come together to build a MHM block not only helps young girls deal with their menses in a more dignified way, but it also challenges our conservative way of discussing menstrual hygiene within our communities.

Together we can end period poverty and the stigma. #MHD2021 #TimeforAction #DFAT @menstrualhygieneday

🩸 Today is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. 🩸 A

🩸 Today is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. 🩸 A day to recognise period poverty and the stigma that girls, women and non-binary people face. Achieving menstrual health and hygiene requires access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities and services, as well as access to appropriate sanitary products, and relevant information about self-care and the menstrual cycle. It also requires a respectful environment that is free from stigma – and allows girls, women, and gender non-binary people the freedom to participate in all aspects of life, no matter what time of the month.

In partnership with @DFAT and @_WaterforWomen, Habitat for Humanity Australia and @HabitatforHumanityFiji are working on improving Water, Saniation and Hygiene services in Fiji. To improve school attendance, improve wellbeing, and ensure dignity while menstruating, Habitat Fiji is empowering teachers and strengthening the curriculum to demystify menstruation and educate the students on the importance of hygiene, so girls and women feel supported by their communities.

Along with engaging communities in the necessity of menstrual hygiene, Habitat Fiji has been improving sanitation facilities in the schools, including construction of menstrual hygiene management facilities.

5 ways women and girls benefit from improved menstrual health and hygiene:
1. For adults, being able to consistently go to work to earn an income for themselves and their families
2. For youths, going to and staying at school to get a decent education
3. Improved physical health with a reduced risk of urinary or reproductive organ infections
4. Freedom to participate in community events and recreation activities
5. Greater self-confidence and freedom in their day-to-day lives.

A world without period poverty and stigma is possible if we all work together to end it. #WorldMensturalHygieneDay #MHDay2021 #ItsTimeForAction #dfat Image: @laura_breiling

Home is everything. For the past year and a bit, w

Home is everything. For the past year and a bit, we have turned to our homes to provide us with safety from COVID -19 but what if we didn't have a safe home to protect us? Now more than ever families who don't have safe and decent homes or are on the verge of homelessness need our support. Today you can help a family in need access a brighter and safer future by donating now in the link in our bio. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. #HomeisEverything #HomeistheKey #HabitatforHumanity

Now, more than ever, families in Australia and aro

Now, more than ever, families in Australia and around the world need the security and stability of a decent home.

You can help unlock a family’s future by supporting us today. Families like Ram’s.

Glancing at his two sleeping sons, Ram has mixed emotions, but in a good way. He is relieved that his children can sleep peacefully in a healthier home that is safe from animals, insects and extreme weather. “I feel their sound sleep not only makes them healthy and happy but it allows them to have better dreams.”

“My heart cries with joy because I know my kids are dreaming about a better future.”

Together can build a safer world for families in need.

We have partnered with @inspiredadventures again t

We have partnered with @inspiredadventures again 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. 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. 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
Fundraising: $2,500 For more details visit link in our bio!
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#HikeforHabitat2022 #tasmania #cradlemountaon #adventure #hiking #HabitatAustralia #Chairty #GiveBack #dogood #nonprofit #change #fundraising #australia #habitatforhumanity

Habitat Partner Family | Meet Ram | Thirty-year-o

Habitat Partner Family | Meet Ram | Thirty-year-old Ram gained his freedom after the Nepalese Government outlawed the bonded labour system in 2008.

Ram worked to pay off a debt. He was tricked into working for little or no pay, with no control over the family’s debt. Most or all the money he earned went to pay off their loan, but invariably the value of his work became greater than the original sum of money borrowed.

He left his village in western Nepal to work as a cook in Malaysia when his eldest son Shisir, now 6, was just over a week old. He was torn between taking on a job that would ease their financial burden and leaving behind his wife Lalita and infant son who were both suffering from jaundice.

Although Ram was anxious and even depressed during the four years he was in Malaysia, he worked hard to realise his dream of improving his family’s life.

With support from Habitat, Ram and his family finally have a house they can call home. He is currently working as a mason in his community, earning enough so he does not have to leave his family again.

“After building our house, my hope for life changed. I plan to work hard here in Nepal, so I can see my boys sleeping soundly. I always think about how beautiful their dreams must be, and I want to make my kids’ dreams a reality by providing them with the best education I can, so they can live a life they deserve.”

Are you in a position to help us unlock a brighter future for more families like Ram’s? Doante today link in bio or visit: https://www.habitat.org.au/thekey/

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