Habitat for Humanity International

About Habitat for Humanity International

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia, the United States. Since then, the organization has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in nearly 1.400 communities throughout the United States and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.

Work area

Education, Campaigns, Activism

Motto

Through shelter, we empower.

Country Offices

Antarctica, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Côte d‘Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Lesotho, Macedonia, Malawi, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Zambia

Quickfacts

Founded: 1976
Location (HQ): United States
Scope: Global
Focus area: All human rights, Land rights, Poverty

Does this organisation offer paid Internships?

No

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