Following the 2015 earthquake, Pipaltar was one of the worst-hit villages in the Kavre district – only two out of its 89 houses were left standing.
April 25 marks the three year anniversary of the devastating Nepal earthquakes. On April 25th and May 12th, 2015, devastating earthquakes with recorded magnitudes of 7.8 and 6.8, respectively, hit Nepal leaving more…
Today marks World Health Day and we are reminded of the impact that safe housing has on health. No one should have to choose between good health and other life necessities.
Sadly at 21, Rano is already a widow.
As part of our New Start, New Life project in Cambodia, we are working with families like Chan Thon’s to build safe and decent homes.
December 1 marks World AIDS Day which raises awareness across the world about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS.
November 20 is Universal Children’s Day which promotes and celebrates children's rights.
In October last year, volunteers from Rock the House built Pawiro a new home. Her former home was a tiny bamboo structure. The doorway was so narrow one would have to crouch down…
Last month, Habitat for Humanity wrapped up its second run of Rock the House where volunteers spent a week building six homes for families in need in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. During that time, Habitat…
Poy Phann is a 48 year old single mother in Cambodia. Previously, she and her 10 year old son lived in a makeshift house constructed with pieces of wood, zinc sheets and palm…