Habitat for Humanity Africa/Middle East

Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia receives an award for its work with leprosy patients
Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia was awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Ethiopian National Association of People Affected by Leprosy (ENAPAL) in recognition of its contribution to the Dessie affiliate. The award came at the right time for Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia, as the national organization prepared for its milestone 1,000th house celebration at the end of June 2008.

Growth through partnership with microfinance institutions in Ghana
Habitat for Humanity Ghana (HFHG) has been intervening in poverty shelter issues for more than 20 years and has gathered substantial homebuilding experience after building more than 5,600 houses.

Habitat for Humanity Botswana partners with Debswana Jwaneng Mine to provide 50 families with decent housing

Habitat for Humanity Botswana (HFHB) has partnered with Debswana Jwaneng Mine (DJM) in a project that will see 50 families provided with decent and durable houses in Makoane village between the months of May and December 2008 by providing HFHB with P350,000.

Habitat for Humanity Africa and the Middle East Celebrates the Dedication of its 50,001st House
On April 24th 2008, Habitat for Humanity Africa and the Middle East dedicated its 50,001st house in Area 49, Lilongwe, Malawi. The event was attended by Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, the Guest of Honor the Honorable Chimuntu Banda, Minister of Transport, Public Works and Housing, Habitat for Humanity staff and partners, as well as community leaders and partner families.