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Habitat for Humanity

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity partners with families and individuals to build or improve a place they can call home. Founded in 1976, Habitat has since grown to become a leading global housing organization working with partners in local communities in more than 70 countries. To learn more, visit habitat.org.

Over half a billion people live in slum conditions in the Asia–Pacific region. Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity. , Luis Noda, vice-president for Asia–Pacific at Habitat for Humanity International. Photo credit: Courtesy of Habitat for Humanity.
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The Hunt for Housing Solutions

Governments, the private sector, and civil society urged to come together to craft solutions in providing affordable housing for all.
The 8th Asia-Pacific Housing Forum on 7–9 December 2021 will highlight the urgent need for building sustainable and affordable housing through inclusive approaches. Photo credit: ADB.
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Housing, Buildings Are Key to Sustainable Development

Minimizing the impact of the building sector on climate change.
Cover of Slum Blind: The Overlooked Links between Climate Migration and Informal Settlements.
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Slum Blind: The Overlooked Links between Climate Migration and Informal Settlements

This brief examines the overlooked links between climate migration and informal settlements, and highlights the need to upgrade informal settlements.