Habitat Fact Sheet
Answers to common questions provide more information about the operation and scope of Habitat for Humanity.
Quick Tour
A brief introduction to Habitat for Humanity's mission, methods and progress, plus an overview of this site.
What Are Habitat Houses Like?
Habitat for Humanity houses are simple, decent, and affordable to low-income families around the world.
The History of Habitat
Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 250,000 simple, decent houses. See our photo timeline or brief overview.
Habitat as a Christian Ministry
Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry that welcomes to its work people of all faiths.
Jimmy Carter and Habitat
Former U.S. President Carter is Habitat's most famous supporter and annually leads the Jimmy Carter Work Project.
Why Habitat is Needed
More than 1.5 billion people worldwide lack decent, affordable housing. Articles, statistics, links explore housing needs.
Annual Report and Financial Statement
An overview of Habitat's accomplishments and stewardship of resources.
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Disaster Response
As a builder of decent, safe, affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity recognizes the need to provide long-term solutions to the housing needs of families who have been affected and displaced by disasters and conflicts.
Construction and Environmental
The department specializes in providing information and training on a variety of construction issues such as construction management and methods, building materials, energy efficiency, healthy indoor air quality, house design and accessibility.
Global Village and Discovery Center
Learn about the devastating effects of poverty everywhere. See life-size Habitat houses from countries around the world.
Habitat for Humanity University
Habitat for Humanity is known throughout the world for housing families. This movement actually houses something else: knowledge.
International Housing Finance
HFHI has been engaged in housing finance for the poor since its inception through mortgage lending to its beneficiary families.
Newsroom
Habitat for Humanity is a global home-building movement comprising more than 2,000 local affiliates, state support organizations and national organizations in more than 90 countries.
Jonathan Reckford (CEO)
Habitat for Humanity's Chief Executive Officer
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