Families are trapped in a daily struggle to survive amid horrible, often inhuman, living conditions. Habitat for Humanity International is building around the world, dedicated to the ideal that all people deserve a simple, decent place to live on terms they can afford to pay. Working in partnership with volunteers, churches and synagogues, organizations and the new homeowner families, Habitat for Humanity is building houses and building lives. Your local Habitat affiliate can provide information about Habitat's work in your area. Our search engine lists contact information and Web sites for Habitat affiliates around the world.
Participants live and work with people in another part of the world.
HFHI International Partners are long-term volunteers at work around the globe, training communities to run their own Habitat affiliates. Other Opportunities also are available for individuals and organizations to get involved in Habitat for Humanity's work. Canada Central African Rep Chile Colombia Costa Rica Dem. HFH Ghana has built 1,000 houses in the last three years alone. Between April and October, volunteers from around the world traveled to the historic city of Braga, Portugal , to build 12 houses in partnership with local families.