Indonesia
Habitat for Humanity in Indonesia Habitat for Humanity started in Indonesia in 1997 and currently works through branches in Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, and Batam. Habitat aims to galvanize resources to help more than 40,000 families improve their housing conditions and provide access to housing in the next two years. Habitat Indonesia aims to reach 100,000 […]
India
Habitat for Humanity in India Habitat for Humanity India began operations in Khammam, Telangana (formerly known as Andhra Pradesh) state, southeastern India, in 1983. Among the largest Habitat programs in the Asia-Pacific region, Habitat India has helped more than 386,400 families gain access to decent shelter as well as rebuilt their homes and lives in […]
Hong Kong SAR, China
Habitat for Humanity in Hong Kong Based on a government report in 2020, 1.4 million people in Hong Kong were living below the poverty line. The city also has the second highest number of billionaires in the world, according to Forbes. For the eleventh year running, Hong Kong is the world’s least affordable housing market […]
Fiji
Habitat for Humanity in Fiji Habitat for Humanity started working in Fiji in 1991. Since then, Habitat has helped over 70,000 people to build homes and hope through partnerships with governments, bilateral and non-profit organizations and international volunteers. Habitat works on a range of projects throughout the country including disaster response and recovery through repairs […]
Cambodia
Habitat for Humanity in Cambodia While poverty has decreased significantly, many Cambodian families are hovering just above the poverty line of US$1.25 a day. Nearly three quarters of the population still live on less than US$3 a day, based on World Bank’s data. Poverty is largely concentrated in the rural areas though urban poverty is […]
Bangladesh
Habitat for Humanity in Bangladesh Since 1999, Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh has been working with low-income families to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Habitat Bangladesh currently operates in Dhaka, Chattogram, Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Khulna and Barishal districts. The programs include decent, affordable housing, clean water and safe sanitation, training in appropriate construction technology as […]
Australia
Habitat for Humanity in Australia Habitat for Humanity’s Australian programs are delivered through State Partners in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. Habitat works with low-income families to achieve the dream of building and owning their own safe, secure home. In Australia, Habitat also assists disadvantaged families through its repair and maintenance program, […]
Going beyond builds
Young volunteers share how they stay engaged amid a pandemic.
Opening the door to lasting solutions
Earthquake-affected Nepali families, who rebuilt their homes with Habitat, cite better health and educational prospects among positive changes.
Stronger blocks, more comfortable homes
With the launch of Habitat for Humanity’s annual youth campaign on International Volunteer Day, key initiatives are unveiled. MANILA (December 5, 2017) – Global housing organization Habitat for Humanity launches its annual youth campaign – Young Leaders Build – today on International Volunteer Day. Millions of volunteers and participants who are the prime movers of the […]
