Habitat for Humanity Whitney Price

What is Habitat for Humanity? Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, Christian ministry founded on the belief that every man, woman, and child should have a safe, stable, and affordable place to live.

What do they do? Habitat for Humanity builds comfortable and affordable homes for those in need all around the world. Birmingham, Alabama, USA Arthiru, Kenya

Houses in North America. Most U.S. and Canadian Habitat houses share these characteristics: Living space of about 1,000 square feet. One bathroom. Covered primary entrance. 3’ doorways and 3’4” to allow wheelchair access. Even though they share the same characteristics, the differences in climate and construction techniques insure individuality. Also the homeowners have a say in some customization.

Houses in other parts of the world. The houses around the world are mostly very different from one another. They take into consideration the climate, the environment, and what the weather is usually like. Papua New Guinea Due to heavy rains houses are build up off the ground to keep it dry. The area under the house is used for storage, gatherings, and livestock. Wood is primarily used and treated to block decay and termite infestations. Guatemala Houses are made of hollow concrete blocks and steel rods to resist earthquakes. The coverings are wood here, but metal is used in some areas where wood is more expensive.

Why is Habitat needed? The world is experiencing a global crisis. In the United States, 48.5 million people are living in poverty. Decent stable housing provides someone with more than just a roof over their head. Housing must become a priority. The percentage of people without decent housing to live in is rising. If we want to succeed in the fight against poverty, we must be for the expansion of housing.

Where All Does Habitat Build? In Africa & the Middle East Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Madagascar, Lesotho, South Africa, Ghana, and Cote d’ Lvoire. In Asia & the Pacific Japan, South Korea, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia. In Europe & Central Asia Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, Poland, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Macedonia, Armenia, and Tajikistan.

Where Habitat Builds. (Con.) In Latin America & the Caribbean Mexico, Guatemala, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, and Argentina. In the United States & Canada All 50 U.S. States Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon Territory.

How Can I Help Support Habitat? You can give them donations through their website: You can also donate them materials from there and find other ways to help out under the “Support Habitat” page.

My House Design. Porch Living Room Kitchen 2 Bedrooms 1 Master Bedroom Bathroom 3 Closets (In the bedrooms)

Living Room 3 Windows TV/Entertainment Stand 6’ Sofa Bookcase Coat Rack

Kitchen 1 Window Counters Dishwasher Sink Oven/Stove Fridge/Freezer Combo 1 4-Person Dining Table Phone

Bedroom 1 1 Window Twin Size Bed Nightstand Floor Lamp Closet

Bedroom 2 1 Window Twin Size Bed Nightstand Floor Lamp Closet

Master Bedroom 2 Windows Queen Size Bed 2 Nightstands 2 Floor Lamps Dresser with a Mirror Shelves Closet

Bathroom 1 Window Counter Sink Mirror Washer/Dryer Combo Shower/Tub Combo Toilet

Hallway 2 Paintings Vase