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Habitat for Humanity Malawi is affiliated to Habitat for Humanity International, which originated in Georgia, the United States of America in 1976. Habitat for Humanity Malawi was established in 1986 and is one of more than 70 international Habitat for Humanity offices. Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity Malawi seeks to provide shelter as one way of eliminating poverty and improving the lives of orphans and other groups of people; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) to improve the sanitation status and well-being of residents of informal settlements; and Disaster Risk Reduction and Response to improve access to better and safer shelter for families living in areas prone to disasters. Since its establishment in Malawi in 1986, Habitat for Humanity Malawi has reached out to over 133, 598 people with access to decent disaster resilient housing: over 70,000 people with access to improved water sanitation and hygiene. Our Vision A Malawi where everyone has a decent place to live. Our Mission Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings together people to build Homes, Communities and Hope. MISSION PRINCIPLES Demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ Focus on shelter Advocate for affordable housing Promote dignity and hope Support sustainable and transformational development.
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Quick Facts
• When Habitat started in Malawi: 1986 • Individuals served by FY17: 41,606* • Volunteers hosted in FY17: 281 • Housing solutions: New homes; Housing support services; Water, sanitation and hygiene; Disaster risk reduction and response * includes construction and market development Other facts: • Capital: Lilongwe • Main country facts: Gained independence in1964 • Population: 18.57 million • Urbanization: 16.3 percent live in cities • Life expectancy: 61.2 years • Unemployment rate: 8.6 percent • Population living below poverty line:52.4 percent Find more country facts on: CIA The World Factbook – Malawi
2017 EMEA DR3 Regional Training Workshop
HFHM hosted and participated in an International DR3 training workshop which took place at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe-Malawi from 30th October to 3rd November 2017. The training, which was facilitated by representatives from the EMEA and HFHI was attended by participants from all countries in the EMEA Region(Macedonia, Zambia, Ethiopia, South Africa, Romania, Armenia and Malawi). The main purpose of the workshop was to enhance the capabilities of the various countries in the EMEA region in disaster risk management. The training also tackled issues of WASH and Climate Change i.e. in relation to DR3. The training was very essential as HFHM is in the process of developing its capacity regarding its DR3 program. Following the training, HFHM team reviewed and modified the draft Disaster Risk Plan for Habitat Malawi.
Empowering Families of Persons with Disability
Habitat for Humanity Malawi (HFHM) in partnership with the Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) and with funding from the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) through HFH Canada is implementing a three year project which is aimed at improving the living conditions of persons with Disabilities in Salima district by constructing disability friendly houses and offering various trainings to the beneficiaries. The project will construct 66 houses by the of three years. On 7 December, 2017 HFHM and MACOHA officially handed over the first 22 disability friendly houses to the beneficiary families. The event took place in Chimombo Village, T/A Kalonga in Salima district. Over 100 community members came to witness the amazing work done by HFHM and MACOHA in their community. The function was also graced by representatives from FEDOMA, The Ministry of Gender Children, Disability and Social Welfare and Salima District Council and the media . Traditional Authority Kalonga, who also attended the function emphasized that he will be on the forefront to protect the beneficiaries from property grabbing and discrimination.
