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Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort.

In the Asia-Pacific region since 1983, we have supported millions of people to build or improve a place they can call home. Together, we build more resilient communities. Subscribe to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-AP

24/09/2026

More than 25 years ago, Minh Le walked into an ice-cream shop for an interview. He left with the beginning of a mission that would shape his life.
Over the last two decades, Minh has moved from build sites in Vietnam to regional leadership across Asia-Pacific. Along the way, he has seen families contribute their own strength and sweat to build safer homes, and with them, a different future.
“The door to a better future often begins with the door to a safe home,” he says.
Read Minh’s story as part of across Asia-Pacific, a regional storytelling series marking Habitat for Humanity’s 50th anniversary. https://bit.ly/50V-Minh
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22/09/2026

Habitat for Humanity Cambodia recently organized a national dialogue on gender, shelter, and climate resilience, bringing together over a hundred participants from across Cambodia's government institutions, sub-national authorities, NGOs, and community groups. This national dialogue was supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade under the ‘BUILD Gender Inclusive Approach to Shelter and Resilience Building’ Project, which aims to empower women by advancing participatory processes on climate-resilient and safe shelter initiatives in Siem Reap Province.
"The role of women is very important in community development and how participatory approaches can enhance safe, resilient, and inclusive communities," said Her Excellency Tep Boramin, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction. She attended the event alongside representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Women's Affairs, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Rural Development, NCDM, and the Australian Embassy in Cambodia.
The dialogue reflected on the achievements and lessons from the Participatory Approach for Safe Shelter Awareness (PASSA) and created space for women-led PASSA representatives to engage directly with decision-makers, sharing lived experiences and community-based solutions to climate and shelter challenges.
Dialogues like this remind us that resilience isn't built from the top down—it's built by the communities living the reality, especially the women leading the way.

18/09/2026

For many families in Nepal, safe and affordable housing remains out of reach. Habitat for Humanity Nepal, working with technical partners, donors, and the government piloted the use of engineered bamboo as an affordable, climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable, and locally available material for housing in the country.

In 2025, Habitat Nepal scored a major housing policy win, with the government officially recognizing bamboo as a standard construction material. This meant more families and local builders can construct homes that are both affordable and resilient.

“My bamboo home is affordable and feels strong. The rooms stay cool in the summer. This guideline means more families like mine can build safely,” says Laxmi, who built her home us.

This policy win turns bamboo from an overlooked resource into a practical housing solution, helping communities build safer futures while addressing the country's housing shortage. This , we celebrate how bamboo is opening the door to decent housing for more families across Nepal and beyond.

Learn more about Habitat's work with bamboo and our impact across the globe: https://www.habitat.org/our-work/impact/habitat-magazine/2026/09/our-work

17/09/2026

The changing climate is placing growing pressure on communities in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, where families face flooding, drought and rising salinity.

Through resilient housing, land rights support and community training, Habitat for Humanity Vietnam is helping families build safer, more secure futures. Together, we are strengthening resilience where it matters most.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/50V-ThiThanhDe

16/09/2026

A safe, secure home has transformed life for Pham Thi Tam and her two grandchildren, protecting them from harsh weather and giving the children a stable place to study, grow, and dream for the future. With support from Sangetsu Corporation, ハビタット・フォー・ヒューマニティ・ジャパン / Habitat for Humanity Japan helped build new homes for three vulnerable families in An Giang Province, Vietnam, while also providing training on safe construction and home maintenance. Together, we're helping families create safer futures, stronger resilience, and lasting hope.

Learn more: https://habitatjp.org/en/archive/15644

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15/09/2026

Anuradha gained construction and entrepreneurship skills through through Project Nirmanshree. She went on to build her own home and start a construction business in her community.

In episode 3 of , Anand Bolimera, national director of Habitat For Humanity India, shares her story alongside other ways Habitat India and government partners are changing gender norms in construction, land tenure and homeownership.

Listen now to “Housing and Gender Equity: Shifting Roles and Building Inclusion in Asia-Pacific”:
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YouTube: https://bit.ly/GenderEquity_Youtube

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13/09/2026

Your daily run or walk can open the door to an adequate home for a family.

You’re already on the move. Why not make it count towards something more? 🚶🏻‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️🚴🏼‍♂️

Join Habitat for Humanity Singapore’s Move For Good, a virtual fitness fundraiser! Move anytime, anywhere and help Habitat raise $90,000 to to health, education, wealth and sustainability for more individuals and families.

Visit moveforgood.sg to join the movement!

11/09/2026

Volunteers are at the heart of our mission.

Last month, 100 volunteers from Habitat Denver, Habitat for Humanity Asia-Pacific, ハビタット・フォー・ヒューマニティ・ジャパン / Habitat for Humanity Japan, and our corporate partners Thrivent, Eaton, and Techtronic Industries - TTI joined families to help build nine climate-resilient homes in Da Nang for the Vietnam Special Build. This is the first special build Habitat has hosted in Asia-Pacific since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.

To learn more about , Habitat's transformative international volunteer experience, please visit https://www.habitat.org/ap/volunteer/habitat-construction-site.

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10/09/2026

In 1994, Warren Jack went along to a public meeting for a fledgling Habitat for Humanity affiliate in New Zealand. He “became hooked”.
More than 30 years later, after serving as a volunteer, board member and staff leader, Warren still comes back to the same simple belief that a decent home can change the course of a family’s life.
He has seen children get healthier. Parents regain confidence. Families find stability after years of overcrowding, damp and uncertainty.
Read Warren’s story: https://bit.ly/50V_Warren
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09/09/2026

What changes when women’s experiences and skills shape housing solutions?
In episode 3 of , Anabel Ali, board chair of Habitat for Humanity Fiji, shares how women in Fiji are gaining practical plumbing skills to improve water access and housing conditions in their communities, building confidence and challenging assumptions about who can repair and maintain a home.
Listen now to “Housing and Gender Equity: Shifting Roles and Building Inclusion in Asia-Pacific” to learn more:
Spotify: https://bit.ly/GenderEquity_Spotify
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3UdWeYJ
Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/4xebenT
YouTube: https://bit.ly/GenderEquity_Youtube

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