let's open the door to opportunity
Home is the foundation on which we build our lives.
But every day 1 in 3 people around the world wake up without the security of safe affordable housing.
We’re working to change that. We know every safe affordable home sparks wider change, leading to better health, education and well-being, more economic growth and less poverty.
That’s why Habitat has helped people around the world build, improve or finance places to call home for more than 50 years. Together with supporters like you, we’ve built a mission — and a movement.
It all starts with an open door.
Now, we’re building on that momentum. Through hands-on builds, pop-up exhibits, compelling new research and powerful storytelling, we’re bringing housing to the center stage at a global scale.
Because housing matters. With safe, stable housing, families have the freedom to focus on what matters most, empowering them to build their future on their own terms.
our work worldwide
65 million
We’ve helped more than 65 million people around the world access new or improved housing since 1976. Just in the last 15 years, we’ve grown our impact 100-fold.
7 million
7 million people served across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region and 1.7 million volunteers mobolised globally.
The impact of an open door
Behind every open door is a story. As we build on fifty years of work, we’re highlighting just a few of the people and innovations at the heart of our mission.
Together, we can open the door to opportunity.
get involved
volunteer
Volunteer with Habitat in your community and around the world. With our help, families can achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life.
advocate
Learn more about what advocacy is, why advocacy is important and the ways you can join Habitat for Humanity in advocating for safe, affordable housing.
donate
Learn about ways you can support Habitat’s work — make a one-time donation, donate monthly, donate stock, donate a car, donate stuff and more.
50 year celebrations
50th
anniversary builds
Join us in Nepal and Cambodia from 3–11 October 2026 for our 50th Anniversary Builds. registerations close August 30th.
National
build it
day
Join us for our national volunteer activation in Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne in Septemeber.
Built
Together
event
Join our celebration event at the Royal Botanic Gardens on Thursday, 29 October 2026 (4:00pm–6:00pm), honouring long-standing volunteers, donors and partners
Celebratory events will be held in Queensland and at our Victorian and South Australian ReStores on October 29th. More details to come.