Homes to upgrade
Women and youth to train
Estimated program budget
Help families in informal settlements improve homes against flood, fire and heat. Combine better ventilation and shade with safe water, sanitation, drainage and clean energy. Support women and youth with skills and livelihood links, while community committees help shape local plans and dialogue on tenure security and municipal investment.
people targeted to reach
District learning hubs
Estimated program budget
Design homes for cyclone, flood and salinity risks with communities and engineers. Test roofs, foundations and local materials, including compressed earth blocks and reinforced bamboo. Use hazard simulation and seasonal monitoring to validate designs, then share practical building guides and connect suppliers, trained artisans and finance partners for wider adoption.
Households to support
Women among direct beneficiaries
Estimated program budget
Bring safer housing, water, sanitation, clean energy and finance together for rural and periurban families. Improve homes with raised plinths, stronger foundations and locally appropriate materials. Strengthen community preparedness and women’s decision making, while exploring savings and affordable finance to help families maintain and improve their homes.
Workers to train and certify
Women and youth among trainees
Estimated program budget
Train and certify workers in climate resilient construction, green building and site safety. Link women, youth and informal workers to contractors, suppliers, employers and microenterprise finance. Develop practical curricula and local master trainers, so training can continue and graduates can strengthen the workforce delivering safer homes across HFHB’s programs.