# www.habitat.org > AI-optimized mirror of www.habitat.org containing 50 pages totalling 113,870 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://www.habitat.org/. Last updated: 2026-05-21T20:33:41.185Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [site-root.html](/site-root.html) (1 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity](/emea/volunteer/index.html): Anyone who can hold a hammer or a paint brush is welcome to the work of Habitat for Humanity. (457 words) - [Volunteer](/volunteer/index.html): 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. (479 words) - [Volunteer locally](/emea/volunteer/locally/index.html): There are many ways to get involved with Habitat for Humanity near you. (245 words) - [Before and after: Restoring vintage furniture and antiques](/stories/before-and-after-vintage-furniture-antiques/index.html): Learn how you can breathe new life into vintage furniture gems and antiques, with a little imagination and paint. (444 words) - [The difference between renovation and restoration](/stories/renovation-or-restoration/index.html): Steve Thomas, former PBS television host, explains the difference between renovating and restoring a house. (512 words) - [DIY alcohol ink coasters and light switch covers](/stories/diy-alcohol-ink-coasters-light-switch-covers/index.html): A step-by-step tutorial illustrating how to make alcohol ink tile coasters and light switch plates. (633 words) - [DIY bathroom vanity from wooden pallets](/stories/diy-bathroom-vanity-from-wooden-pallets/index.html): Taking old pallets and turning them into a new sink vanity proves that reusable materials really can be found anywhere. (202 words) - [sites/default/files/documents/coh_case_study_california-pdf.html](/sites/default/files/documents/coh_case_study_california-pdf.html) (1 words) - [[Transformamos vidas en Latinoamérica y el Caribe](/content/lac-es/que-hacemos/100milpisos/index.html)](/lac-es/index.html): Hábitat para la Humanidad es una organización global sin fines de lucro, que trabaja para lograr que las personas tengan un lugar digno donde vivir. (797 words) - [emea/empty-spaces-to-homes/resources/index.html](/emea/empty-spaces-to-homes/resources/index.html) (1 words) - [Program Manager, US Capacity Building for Housing Resilience](/about/careers/program-manager-us-capacity-building-housing-resilience-10905br.html) (1,243 words) - [sites/default/files/documents/2_global-20housing-20continuum_snapshots_glossary-pdf.html](/sites/default/files/documents/2_global-20housing-20continuum_snapshots_glossary-pdf.html) (1 words) - [Habitat for Humanity ReStore](/restores/index.html): Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers. Proceeds support Habitat's efforts to build strength and stability through shelter. (596 words) - [stories/how-painting-upholstery-can-easily-renew-a-vintage-barrel-chair.html](/stories/how-painting-upholstery-can-easily-renew-a-vintage-barrel-chair.html) (1 words) - [World Malaria Day 2026 | Rethinking homes to stop malaria](/emea/stories/world-malaria-day-2026-rethinking-homes-stop-malaria.html): In many parts of the world, the word home evokes safety. But for millions of families living in substandard housing, home is where some of the greatest health risks begin. From respiratory diseases to heat-related illnesses and vector‑borne illnesses like malaria, unsafe housing conditions expose low‑income families to dangers that no one should have to endure.This World Malaria Day, Habitat for Humanity recognizes the life‑saving power of healthy housing, because preventing malaria requires a holistic approach, where mainstream tools like nets and medicine work hand in hand with strong walls, secure roofs, good ventilation and the dignity of a home that protects the people who live in it. (1,289 words) - [local/affiliate/index.html](/local/affiliate/index.html) (1 words) - [emea/about/newsroom/index.html](/emea/about/newsroom/index.html) (1 words) - [emea/housing-policy-germany/index.html](/emea/housing-policy-germany/index.html) (1 words) - [Ukraine adopts new housing law to replace Soviet-era system and make housing affordable](/emea/newsroom/2026/ukraine-adopts-new-housing-law-replace-soviet-era-system-and-make-housing-affordable.html): In January 2026 a new housing law was adopted in the second reading in Ukraine’s parliament. This marks the beginning of a major housing reform, something that has not happened for over 30 years in the country.New Bill No. 12377, “On the Basic Principles of Housing Policy,” replaces the 1983 Soviet-era Housing Code, includes the establishment of social housing, new financial mechanisms to support the construction and purchase of housing, digitalization of processes, as well as putting vulnerable people and their specific needs as a priority. It is now awaiting Presidential approval and signature to come into effect. (1,061 words) - [Let’s Open the Door, London](/open-door/pop-up/london/index.html): We’re popping up in 10 cities worldwide with an art installation of 10 doors, each featuring work from local artists and real homeowner stories. Visit the exhibit live on May 29 and 30. (596 words) - [Carter Work Project 2026](/carter-work-project/2026/index.html): In 2026, for the first time since 1988, the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project will return to Atlanta. Atlanta Habitat for Humanity will bring volunteers, partners and affordable housing advocates together May 3-8 to build 24 new single-family homes and townhomes., Gerard Van de Werken is a volunteer with Austin Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit housing organization. For our series, Here to Help, he discusses his decades-long history with the organization. (1,215 words) - [Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation and Habitat for Humanity partner to repair homes of older residents across Houston and Dallas](/newsroom/2026/megan-thee-stallions-pete-thomas-foundation-and-habitat-humanity-partner-repair-homes.html): The joint effort to repair more than 30 homes will kick off May 2 in the South Park neighborhood of Houston, Texas, and coincides with Megan Thee Stallion Day in the city, which was established in 2022 to honor the three-time, Grammy award-winning artist's philanthropic work. (1,125 words) - [Habitat for Humanity International and UN-Habitat strengthen collaboration to advance inclusive housing solutions worldwide](/newsroom/2026/habitat-humanity-international-and-un-habitat-strengthen-collaboration-advance.html): BAKU, Azerbaijan (May 20, 2026) — Habitat for Humanity International and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) today signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen future collaboration aimed at advancing adequate, affordable and resilient housing solutions worldwide. (813 words) - [How to donate your car or vehicle](/support/donate-your-car/index.html): Looking to donate a car, truck or other vehicle? It’s quick and easy to support families in your local communities by donating a vehicle to Habitat for Humanity. Pick-up is free! (917 words) - [New Hampshire Capital Region Habitat for Humanity](/nh/warner/new-hampshire-capital-region-habitat-humanity/index.html) (344 words) - [A new life for a pair of glass gallon jugs](/stories/new-life-for-pair-of-glass-gallon-jugs/index.html): Emily took an old pair of homemade lamps from the 1970s and gave them a fresh look with some primer, paint and new shades. (727 words) - [Habitat ReStores](/local/restore/index.html) (265 words) - [Habitat for Humanity report](/lac-en/newsroom/2021/habitat-humanity-report-construction-vast-source-jobs-emerging-markets.html): The construction industry — led by homebuilding — is a large, often-overlooked source of jobs in emerging market economies, according to a report released by Habitat for Humanity to mark World Habitat Day. (470 words) - [What is sweat equity?](/stories/what-is-sweat-equity/index.html): Sweat equity is a term often used about the creation or building process. It's about the hard work to bring a Habitat home to life. (677 words) - [La vivienda debe ser una prioridad](/lac-es/noticias/sala-de-prensa/mayo-2026/index.html): Mientras los ministros de desarrollo del G7 se reúnen en un contexto de incertidumbre global, Hábitat para la Humanidad hace un llamado urgente a reconocer la vivienda adecuada y asequible como una prioridad del desarrollo. Hoy, 1 de cada 3 personas en el mundo carece de una vivienda adecuada, una crisis que impacta directamente la salud, la educación, la resiliencia climática, la equidad y las oportunidades económicas. (638 words) - [Wells Fargo Foundation awards $6.3 million to support build, repair projects across the U.S. with Habitat for Humanity](/newsroom/2024/wells-fargo-foundation-awards-63-million-support-build-repair-projects-across-us.html): This year, the company is providing more than $6.3 million in grant funding through the 2024 Wells Fargo Builds program to support new home construction, renovation and repair of more than 280 affordable homes in 175 communities across the U.S. (670 words) - [Financial education](/our-work/financial-education/index.html): Habitat’s market development and housing microfinance programs are continually pursuing new strategies to assist even more families in need of a safe place to call home. (513 words) - [What is upcycling?](/stories/what-is-upcycling/index.html): Learn what upcycling is and get advice on what kinds of items to look for at your Habitat ReStore and what can be done with just a little bit of time and imagination. (684 words) - [Habitat Team Assesses Damage after Worst Floods in Bangladesh in a Decade](/ap/about/newsroom/2007-08-15-habitat-assesses-damage-after-floods-bangladesh.html) (766 words) - [Thousands of volunteers gather in Atlanta to build 24 homes for Habitat for Humanity’s 40th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project](/newsroom/2026/thousands-volunteers-gather-atlanta-build-24-homes-habitat-humanitys-40th-jimmy.html): For the first time since 1988, the Carter Work Project returns to Atlanta in this milestone year marking Habitat for Humanity’s 50th anniversary. (649 words) - [Travel and build](/stories/travel-and-build/index.html): Discover how you can travel the world and experience new cultures while helping families build strength, stability and self-reliance. (194 words) - [SoLo Funds launches SoLo Causes to further commitment to local communities in partnership with Habitat](/newsroom/2021/solo-funds-launches-solo-causes-further-commitment-local-communities-partnership.html): Habitat for Humanity International is one of SoLo Causes' first partners. A percentage of each SoLo Funds loan will go to support Habitat's mission. (481 words) - [Campbell County Habitat for Humanity](/tn/lafollette/campbell-county-habitat-humanity/index.html) (394 words) - [Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity](/va/fredericksburg/greater-fredericksburg-habitat-humanity/index.html) (404 words) - [Hurricane Resilient Wooden Houses](/sites/default/files/20171011_hurricane-20resilient-20wooden-20houses_web-compressed-pdf.html) (2,093 words) - [Un piso es salud](/lac-es/impacto/publicaciones/un-piso-es-resiliencia-guatemala2026/index.html): Esta investigación busca conocer efectos y atribuciones de la construcción de pisos en los ámbitos de desarrollo económico, bienestar y desarrollo educativo. A su vez, busca promover la reflexión sobre la iniciativa 100 mil pisos para jugar y su impacto. (338 words) - [Your security on Habitat.org](/lc/popups/security-aspx.html) (111 words) - [Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity](/wi/green-bay/greater-green-bay-habitat-humanity/index.html) (401 words) - [Research series: How does homeownership contribute to wealth building?](/our-work/impact/research-series-how-does-homeownership-contribute-to-wealth-building.html): For low-income households and households of color in the U.S., homeownership can be a catalyst to wealth building. In this evidence brief, Habitat takes a look at how these gains from homeownership vary by income, gender and race/ethnicity. (444 words) - [Habitat Strong](/impact/our-work/home-construction/habitat-strong/index.html): The Habitat Strong program is designed to promote the building of homes that are more durable, resilient and physically strong. (378 words) - [Home Equals campaign](/emea/home-equals-campaign/index.html): More than 1 billion people around the world live in slums and other informal settlements, and that figure continues to rise. Informal settlements have very limited access to basic services such as clean water, sanitation and electricity. The poor living conditions are a physical manifestation of inequities holding back far too many families and communities. 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