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Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

Romania's former president to build with Carter

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Kicking out poverty housing
When nearly 5 million EURO 2008 football fans in Austria flock to 15 giant screens in four host cities from June 7-29, they’ll be able to root for their favorite team – and simple, decent, affordable housing for families in need. Nearly 3,000 15-second spots urging viewers to get involved in Habitat for Humanity’s work are airing during the European Football Championship finals.



 

Earthquake in China destroys more than 500,000 homes
Habitat for Humanity is mobilizing a team to assess needs and work with local governments and other organizations in long-term reconstruction efforts to rebuild homes and lives.

Cyclone Nargis leaves 1 million homeless in Myanmar
Habitat for Humanity is assembling a technical team to support long-term shelter reconstruction efforts in the devastated country.

Constantinescu participates in Carter Work Project
Former Romanian president Dr. Emil Constantinescu spent the week of May 11-16, 2008, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, at the 2008 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Dr. Constantinescu led a delegation of volunteers from his country. “When a major need arises, I have to be present,” he said.

Campaign seeks national housing policy in Poland
A coalition led by Habitat for Humanity Poland launched a national advocacy campaign this month to seek policy solutions to make housing accessible for low-income families.

Habitat World Magazine Online
In response to widespread need, Habitat pursues a variety of housing solutions in Brazil, Bolivia and Chile.

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Featured Ways to Get Involved
Global Adventure with Habitat
Take a Global Village volunteer vacation and help people in a different part of the world build Habitat for Humanity houses. See our schedule for available destinations across the globe.
Youth Programmes
Check out Habitat for Humanity’s new Youth Programmes Web site, featuring games, multimedia downloads and an interactive Web community.
Habitat Job Openings
Habitat for Humanity has positions available at our Europe/Central Asia headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia, and at field locations around the world.