HARVARD HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
ABOUT US
Chartered in 1989, Harvard Habitat for Humanity is an entirely student-run organization. In the past 25 years, we have travelled around the world serving our community by working on construction projects and raising housing awareness. Through the work of Habitat, thousands of low-income families have found new hope in the form of affordable housing. College campuses, community groups and others have joined together to successfully tackle a significant social problem―decent housing for all.
Habitat for Humanity is needed because the world is experiencing a global housing crisis. Worldwide, some 827.6 million people live in urban slums. Decent, stable housing provides more than just a roof over someone’s head. It gives the homeowner a sense of dignity and pride, and is truly transformational. For example, children under 5 in Malawi living in Habitat for Humanity houses have 44% less malaria and respiratory diseases compared to children living in traditional houses.
Where We've Built
Massachusetts
West Virginia, Virginia
North Carolina, Georgia, Florida
El Salvador, Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Guatemala

