Globally, women are overrepresented among the 1.1 billion residents of informal settlements, often facing greater vulnerabilities that limit access to education, economic opportunities and property ownership. More in our #HomeEquals research report. habitat.org/womens-health

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Together, we build climate resilient shelter. habitat.org/ap

Since 1976, Habitat has helped more than 62 million people build or improve the place they call home. This July, we'll showcase the 14 countries where we work in Asia-Pacific. habitat.org/where-we-work/… #HabitatInAP #HabitatforHumanity

Love starts at home. And love moved Iris, proponent of the #HabitatYouthSolutions grant winner Sonju Project, to bring together a community of volunteers to support the health of the elderly who live alone. #innovation #HabitatYouthAssembly

In the #Philippines, young people recognize the health hazards and social disadvantage for people lacking access to electricity. Christian of Rise Rural Philippines explains how The Light We Share--a #HabitatYouthSolutions grant winner--aims to address this pressing need.

As we step into the #weekend, let volunteers Dallas and Fernando share their experience as Habitat #GlobalVillage volunteers, working alongside families in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Comment with your questions about our work with volunteers! Habitat for Humanity Australia Habitat Cambodia #HabitatInAP

“Listen to your own voice and make choices that benefit you and align with your interests. Don’t be afraid to be different and take on challenges.” — Maria Dau, a carpenter with Habitat for Humanity Fiji Habitat for Humanity Fiji Read her story now: habitat.org/ap/stories/wom…

Families partner with Habitat for Humanity in many countries within the Asia and the Pacific region to help build or improve a place they can call home. Learn where and how in the third part of this series! habitat.org/where-we-work/… #HabitatInAP

Together, we build volunteerism. At Habitat, we believe that volunteering is a cross-cutting approach to achieving development outcomes, and an important ingredient in achieving sustainable development goals. #HabitatInAP bit.ly/HabitatInAP

For many urban settlers, finding safe, affordable housing in the city can be a challenge. James shares how his group of data-minded people, are creating a platform to address this barrier. #HabitatYouthSolutions #HabitatYouthAssembly Habitat for Humanity Nepal Open Knowledge Nepal

Throughout this month, we have been highlighting the work of Habitat in Asia-Pacific. Learn more in the last part of this series. habitat.org/where-we-work/… #HabitatInAP

Together, we build culturally appropriate homes. Habitat for Humanity leverages and promotes locally available materials, sound traditional practices and academic research for a homeowner-driven approach to decent housing. bit.ly/HabitatAP #HabitatInAP

“Approximately 4,000 individuals across up to 10 communities in the region will benefit by gaining access to safe and resilient homes [through the #HabitatYouthSolutions grant]." - Liz Satow, @habitat_ap vice-president | SunStar Cebu sunstar.com.ph/cebu/asia-paci… #HabitatInAP

In #Bangladesh, Green Lead's H-MAP project aims to crowdfund and map data to strengthen disaster preparedness, improve sanitation access, and accelerate emergency response. #HabitatInAP #HabitatYouthSolutions

Safety starts with a home. Nannu is able to go to work at a factory with peace of mind, knowing that the home he built with Habitat for Humanity's help keeps his family safe. habitatindia.org/home-is-a-plac…

Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay. Indigenous peoples face barriers to adequate housing: insecure tenure, lack of recognition for ancestral domains and limited access to affordable, culturally appropriate housing. @Habitat_Vietnam contributed to breaking down some of these barriers.