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 […]
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 wellbeing. The Issue: […]
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 programs to help […]
Why sustainable development? It’s how we make the world a healthier place. The dynamics of global development have led to gaps. Some places have achieved insurmountable wealth while others are grappling with the instability of a future hanging by a thread. This other world remains out of sight for most people living in the developed […]
At Habitat for Humanity, we believe that ending poverty starts with every human being having access to a safe and decent place to live. According to World Vision, 9.2% of the world is in poverty. That means that almost 700 million people are surviving on less than $1.90 a day. In Australia alone, over 3 […]
Over 4,000 people have volunteered their time overseas and over 10,000 in Australia to help build homes, communities, and hope with Habitat. Volunteering greatly benefits those in need, but did you know that it can benefit you just as much as the people you’re helping? Read below for our top 11 reasons to volunteer for […]
Habitat for Humanity arose from the vision that everyone should have access to safe and secure housing. Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care […]
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is an opportunity to acknowledge the progress being made toward reducing disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health. Meet Vo Thi Tan she is a 60-year-old Vietnamese woman. She and her husband used to live in an unstable house with a brick […]
How our mission for housing equality positively impacts the environment By Jenny Ringland Green + Simple Of all the issues to care about in the world, the climate crisis is undeniably the most alarming to ever face humanity. What you might not know, (or might not have thought about much) of climate change and its […]
Impact on Women and Children: Habitat partners with housing providers who deliver a welcoming place for women and children who have experienced and are escaping domestic violence. Crisis accommodations are a safe and welcoming place when a woman decides to leave her partner. With COVID 19 lockdowns escalating the demand for crisis accommodation placements, these […]
