Habitat for Humanity Ireland's vision is a world without poverty housing. The charity aims to make it a matter of conscience and action by providing a local solution that works in partnership with families and communities in need, and by supporting the global mission of Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat For Humanity International , generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat, is an international, non-governmental, non-profit organization devoted to building "simple, decent, and affordable" housing, a self-described "Christian housing ministry." The international...

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Habitat for Humanity does not build houses for people; it builds with them. It works together with homeowners and volunteers to construct, renovate or refurbish homes, using donations of money, land and materials. Once completed, houses are sold to partner families at no profit, providing a hand up, rather than a hand out.

Since being founded in 1976, HFH International has built more than 350,000 houses worldwide, providing simple decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.75 million people in over 100 countries.

Since 2004 Habitat for Humanity Ireland has sent 1251 volunteers abroad through its Global Village programme. Teams of volunteers build houses with other HFH affiliates around the world in countries including Zambia, Ghana, Mozambique, India, Cambodia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Hungary and Romania.

External links

• Habitat for Humanity Ireland
• Habitat for Humanity International