Home is the foundation on which we all build our lives. But 1 in 3 of us around the globe still don’t have a safe, affordable home. This not only forces individuals and families to make tough choices in their personal lives, but can also create a barrier to strong, stable, thriving communities and economies.
Fixing the housing challenge isn’t going to be easy, but we are not afraid of hard work. Together we can build a world where everyone has a safe, affordable home.
Every dollar donated sparks wider change: repairing damage from extreme weather events, changing outdated laws or innovating new ways to build:
- Together, we build economic growth. Not just because homebuilding is a core part of the global economy, but because a safe, affordable home allows us all to be independent, find and keep stable work, grow wealth and plan for the future.
- Health starts with a home. Unsafe housing leads to poor health outcomes: from respiratory issues caused by mold and damp to infections caused by insects in dirt floors.
- A climate-resilient world starts with a home. Sturdier construction and the use of hardier, more sustainable materials can help houses withstand extreme weather impacts, saving lives.