Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: 11 June 2026: The Arada Foundation has teamed up with The Big Heart Foundation to announce a major expansion of its ‘Home for a Home’ initiative, making the pioneering programme a year-round, worldwide commitment.
In 2026, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Australia, 300 homes will be built in the Yogyakarta Province of Indonesia, of which 50 will be accessible for people with disabilities. Additional funding will be provided to deliver a climate-resilient water supply system that will serve over 2,300 people, as well as provide training with more than 1,100 community members in safe construction, hygiene, financial literacy, and water system maintenance.
Under this first-of-its-kind global initiative, every home sold by Arada across its projects in the UAE, UK and Australia throughout the year will directly fund the construction of a new home with a vulnerable family. Home for a Home has a minimum annual target of 4,000 homes.
“Habitat for Humanity has worked around the world to help more families access safe, decent, and affordable places to call home. When we combine our global priorities of climate-resilient housing, safe water and sanitation, and skills development, incredible transformations can occur within communities,” said Penny Kaleta, Habitat for Humanity Australia CEO. “But we can’t do this important work alone. Corporate partners like Arada bring innovation, scale, and resources that accelerate our work and allow us to reach more families, faster. With the support of Arada, we are able to expand our impact from hundreds of families to thousands – accelerating progress toward a future where every family has a decent place to live.”
The Home for a Home initiative will also support the development of more than 3,500 sustainable refugee shelters in Chad led by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), and the renovation of 150 homes in the Lebanese village of Ghazze in partnership with the Norwegian Refugee Council.
HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Humanitarian Envoy of TBHF and Chairman of Arada, said: “This programme reflects a shared vision of social responsibility that goes beyond business. ‘Home for a Home’ ensures that every success story in our communities creates a ripple of hope far beyond our borders. We are proud to deepen our commitment with new partnerships and a broader and more impactful global reach.”
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said: “Whether you’re buying in London, Dubai or Sydney, the story is the same – when you buy a home for your family, you’re also buying a home for a family in need of a decent home. Making this a year-round, global initiative highlights our belief that responsible development must also uplift others. Every home we sell now contributes to building a safer, more dignified life for someone else, as well as supporting local economies in a wide variety of meaningful ways.”
Originally launched as a Ramadan initiative in 2022 and operated by the Arada Foundation, Home for a Home has to date funded the construction of over 2,100 homes for refugees and displaced people in Kenya, Chad and Syria. Beyond building homes, the initiative supports local infrastructure, education, healthcare and employment opportunities, creating ecosystems that empower families to achieve long-term stability. Home for a Home has so far positively impacted over 76,000 individuals globally across communities affected by poverty, displacement, or humanitarian crises.
Home for a Home aligns with Arada’s commitment to sustainable development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, underscoring the crucial role businesses can play in promoting societal well-being and environmental sustainability. Home for a Home was recognised with a Platinum Award at the recent Global ESG Awards and was also honoured at the 2023 Arabia CSR Awards.
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Australia is part of Habitat for Humanity, an international not-for-profit working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Since Habitat for Humanity’s founding in 1976, it has helped tens of millions of people in countries around the world build their life on their own terms through access to decent, affordable housing. The organisation has worked alongside people of all walks of life to build, repair and finance their homes, by innovating new ways of building and financing, and by advocating for policies that make constructing and accessing housing easier for everyone. Together, we build homes, communities and hope. To learn more, visit habitat.org
About Arada
Launched in 2017 and headquartered in the UAE, Arada was created to build spaces people connect with for healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. Arada’s scope of operation covers property development, retail, education, healthcare, fitness, wellness and hospitality. The master developer has so far launched 11 record-breaking communities in the UAE and has expanded into the UK and Australia. Arada also operates a portfolio of complementary brands and experiences, which includes large-scale gyms, F&B and retail assets, social initiatives and visitor destinations. For more information and high-resolution images contact [email protected]
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