we do more than just build houses
Our
footprint
We work in partnership with communities across the Asia-Pacific region, and the world, to address housing poverty and to support integrated community development. Our international program is designed to address multi-dimensional aspects of poverty and recognises the key role adequate housing plays in sustainable development.
Theory of change/ development approach
We work in partnership with communities across the Asia Pacific region to address housing and to support integrated community development. Our strategic focus is to transform lives by tackling housing inequality in an increasingly urbanised world. We achieve this by building impact.
Building community impact
Directly linking families and communities to financial support mechanisms, secure tenure and safe housing products and services, including access to basic services such as water, sanitation, waste management and electricity.
Building sector impact
Supporting the development of national housing markets, including finance, construction materials and labour, and advocating to governments for policy and system change which support communities to access decent housing at scale.
Our strategic plan for international programs
Building community resilience and climate change adaption and mitigation in vulnerable communities to respond to climate change impacts.
Focusing on livelihood training, especially for women and girls to align with the Sustainable Development Goals
Increase our presence in the Pacific and deepen our impact across the region
Our work
Housing and climate resilience
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Fiji
Cambodia
Nepal
Vietnam
Bangladesh
our sustainable development goals
Habitat for Humanity Australia is committed to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals throughout our programs. Housing is a driver, catalyst and contributor for the following five SDG goals:
goals
No Poverty Adequate housing builds resilience and reduces vulnerability to economic, social, and climate-related shocks and disasters.
Gender Equality Equal access to housing protects women from discriminatory policies and practices related to land distribution, titling and inheritance.
Clean Water and Sanitation Access to clean water and sanitation are integral to safe, healthy, adequate housing.
Affordable and Clean Energy Housing systems that are energy-efficient and that use affordable, clean, energy save costs and reduces air pollution and the effects of climate change.
Sustainable Cities and Communities Access to affordable, adequate, safe, and inclusive housing and basic services increases resilience.
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Stories from overseas
World Toilet Day: Transforming lives through water, sanitation and hygiene
Australian NGO community celebrates 50th anniversary for one-of-a-kind Government-NGO partnership program
Fire Preparation with Habitat Bangladesh
The Tan Ta May Family’s Journey Towards A Safer Home
Komola’s journey to Empowering her Community Through Menstrual Hygiene
This World Habitat Day we’re engaging youth to create a better urban future.
Want to make a real difference in the world?
Global Village is the answer. Join us in our short-term international volunteer program to build and improve homes and futures for vulnerable communities overseas.