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Zambia
Zambia is landlocked country in the heart of Southern Africa. It is home to 72 indigenous tribes and breath- taking scenery from the Victoria Falls to the Lwangua River Valley. However two-thirds of the population struggle to survive on less than $1 a day. With so many people living in poverty, substandard housing is an overwhelming challenge. Most families live in makeshift tents with no proper roofing and mud walled and thatch roofs or inadequately constructed brick houses. Habitat for Humanity Zambia has been actively building in Zambia since 1984 and to date over 2000 families have been served across various communities.
India
While India’s economy is resilient amid global recession, the South Asian country continues to face the challenge of alleviating poverty. According to World Bank data, about 42 percent of the country’s population lives on US$1.25 a day. While striving to serve low-income families with solid and affordable housing, Habitat also has a long-term vision. It aims to act as a catalyst for improving housing conditions by offering Habitat’s support, expertise and experience to other groups and partners.
El Salvador
After being struck by recent natural disasters, the housing need increased rapidly in El Salvador, both in urban and rural areas. Of the total number of houses affected, 60 percent corresponded to homes with an income of up to two minimum wages, and the remaining 40 percent are households with incomes greater than two minimum wages.
Cambodia
Cambodia is located in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is an ancient land with a young population. The median age of its people is 22 years. According to the UN about 40.2 percent of the Cambodian population lives on less than US$1.25 a day. HFH Cambodia has unveiled a five-year strategic initiative which aims to assist 10,000 low-income families while inspiring individuals, groups, organizations and the government to champion innovative housing solutions for Cambodians in need.
More destinations will be announced in the coming weeks – watch this space!
Posted by Sarah Ryan on 11 Jun 10
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Women’s Build in the Irish Daily Star
Check out the latest coverage of the Women’s Build launch in today’s Irish Daily Star!
Posted by Sarah Ryan on 11 Jun 10
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Working towards the Millennium Development Goals
There are only five years left until the 2015 deadline to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on world leaders to attend a summit in New York on 20-22 September 2010 to accelerate progress towards the MDGs. HFH Ireland’s Executive Director, Karen Kennedy, wrote to the Minister of State with special responsibility for Overseas Development, Peter Power, to explain how HFH is contributing to achieving the MDGs.
HFH_MDG_letter_Peter_Power.pdf
Posted by Sarah Ryan on 11 Jun 10
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Michael Buble sings for HFH recovery effort after Chilean earthquake
Michael Buble has released a song with other Latino artists in support of HFH’s efforts to help communities impacted by the Chilean earthquake in February!
Check it out in our video section:
Posted by Sarah Ryan on 20 May 10
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