Habitat for Humanity – Bushfire Resilience Site Assitant / Labourer Multiple casual positions are available Context Habitat for Humanity is a global not-for-profit provider of housing for low-income families in need. Habitat for Humanity works in thousands of communities around the world and has built, rehabilitated and repaired over one million homes, helping more […]
CONTEXT Habitat for Humanity believes that everyone deserves a safe and decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity Australia (HFHA) is part of Habitat for Humanity, an international not-for-profit which originated in Georgia, United States in 1976. Habitat for Humanity began as a grassroots effort. The organisation has since grown to become a leading global […]
With 1.6 billion people around the world living without adequate shelter, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to remind us of the importance of the work we do at Habitat for Humanity. In this time when the home serves as the front line of defence against the virus for millions, our work is needed to help them […]
Article by Illaria. Hike for Habitat – hike for a cause! Has lockdown got you craving the vast open skies? Here at Habitat we know what’s up! Fundraising is dynamic. It brings people together. It brings us all closer to life – after all, life is what makes this planet of ours so special. Unfortunately, […]
Article by Ilaria. Volunteering with Habitat: How to get involved Volunteering is a journey of mutual benefit and what better way to build wellbeing than through building homes? In response to the overwhelming demand for housing security and development both in Australia and overseas, Habitat for Humanity has curated several programs suited to corporate and […]
Article by Lani. Everyone knows that volunteering does great things for the people you’re helping, and some people know that it’s good for you, too. But did you know that volunteering can actually be a great way to reduce anxiety and depression? Studies have shown that even a few hours of volunteering can improve your […]
Ensuring that climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts help close the housing gap for the most vulnerable Habitat for Humanity calls on COP26 delegates to reduce carbon emissions without raising the cost of housing and help the most vulnerable families adapt their homes to withstand rising seas and increasingly intense weather events. Today we are […]
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. In Fiji the Water for Women Project is working with water committees in 18 communities in the Ra and Ba […]
Article by: Ilaria. A home isn’t just a roof, it’s everything that goes on beneath it. Housing is a basic human need. It lays down the roots of safety from which families and individuals alike can begin to grow. Having a place to call home is essential to the maintenance of our physical and mental […]
Article by Lani. At Habitat, we build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. And one of our main goals? To empower women and children in need. Our programs both in Australia and overseas aim to support women in their endeavours to support themselves and their families through safe and secure housing. Read about our top […]
