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Ukraine: Habitat for Humanity helps refugees on the move and those needing housing
Apr 5, 2022
WARSAW (April 4, 2022) — As millions of refugees flee violence in Ukraine, Habitat for Humanity continues responding in neighboring Poland, Romania,... Read More
Security for Auckland whānau through Progressive Home Ownership
Mar 28, 2022
“My family is safe, secure and happy thanks to Habitat.” Aaron began his Progressive Home Ownership journey with Habitat as a solo parent with a... Read More
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Eight effective ways to reduce your power costs
Mar 22, 2022
The rising cost of living is hitting us all hard. We have put together tips and advice to help you reduce your power costs and save money,... Read More
Habitat distributes hotel vouchers at Ukrainian border, activates plan to help refugees
Mar 18, 2022
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (March 4, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity this week began distributing hotel vouchers to families fleeing the violence in Ukraine... Read More
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Home ownership provides whānau stability
Mar 15, 2022
“I no longer have to worry about losing my home. Habitat helped me and my kids step up. They have given my family and their future families... Read More
Newborn twins will be warm this winter
Mar 8, 2022
Tai Tokerau mother and daughter, Bobby-Jo and Kapariera, who is expecting twins, were referred to Habitat’s Tō Kāinga Whare Programme. This enabled... Read More
‘Ordinary Tongan Lives’ share incredible story after tsunami
Mar 7, 2022
Since 2014, I have not been able to walk properly. I can try, but most times I have to lean on someone else to walk. On Saturday, we were doing... Read More
Financial literacy & safe shelter trainings helps marginalised women in Nepal
Mar 4, 2022
Courage is not only about taking the path; it is about taking the first step, a step to become independent, liberated, and resilient. Similar is the... Read More
“The pleasure of knowing you are helping others”
Mar 3, 2022
The Whangārei ReStore charity shop raises vital funds for these programmes, which supports local families to have warmer, drier, healthier homes,... Read More
Grahame Roberts – Tribute to an inspiring volunteer
Feb 24, 2022
19 July 1943 – 20 October 2021 Grahame [pictured] in Nepal 2015. Grahame Roberts was a man who gave his life to the service of others. He... Read More
Family from Mango Island describe events of January 15
Feb 23, 2022
Ordinary Tongan Lives share stories told directly by Tongan families, describing the devastating events of January 15th, when underwater volcano... Read More
Panmure ReStore is getting a new look
Feb 22, 2022
The Panmure ReStore is on the move this February to a temporary pop-up shop site in the building behind its present location, in order to get a much... Read More