by communications | Feb 17, 2017 | Blog
Succession Planning in Zambia Leaving a written will simplifies matters after death and makes sure that your property passes on to those people that you want to inherit it. Ruth Mottley, Law Society of Ireland Habitat volunteer, Zambia Despite the 1986 Zambian...
by communications | Feb 9, 2017 | Blog
1 billion people live in slums In our rapidly urbanising world, decent living conditions are becoming scarce. In 2050, an expected 70% of the world’s population will be living in urban areas. Cities are unprepared to accommodate this growth, especially in developing...
by communications | Feb 1, 2017 | Blog
Strengthening Women’s Land Rights Land tenure is one of the great challenges Habitat for Humanity faces in helping families access decent housing. Countless families around the world lack rights to the land on which they live. Just imagine the stress of knowing...
by communications | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog
Our Pamwesu Project in Zambia: Family Selection Procedure Since 2007, Irish Aid has co-funded Habitat for Humanity’s Pamwesu project in the Lusaka and Ndola provinces in Zambia. This project aims to promote equitable development and human rights amongst women, orphans...
by communications | Dec 7, 2016 | Blog
A Brush With Kindness: Workday Volunteers Volunteering at East Wall Youth Club with Habitat for Humanity Ireland has been very enjoyable. It’s great to take a step back from work and give back to the community. Alyssa, Workday employee This December, Workday employees...
by communications | Oct 14, 2016 | Blog
Schools and Youth Groups of 2016 It’s upsetting, seeing the conditions that partner families are currently living in, but I feel so incredibly lucky and so glad to have been able to meet these amazing and kind people and to help them change their lives for the better....
by communications | Oct 14, 2016 | Blog
Third-level Volunteers of 2016 Words can’t begin to describe how welcome this community made me feel from the very first day with their song and dance at every possible occasion! Sharon Murray, NUI Galway Habitat volunteer, Zambia This year, third-level students from...
