After a long hiatus, we’re back with a new issue of the newsletter. So much has changed this year. Climate change is worsening the impact of disasters across the Asia-Pacific region. The housing crisis is more urgent than ever. More people — including governments — are talking about the housing need. Amid volatile times, there is a constant. Habitat for Humanity continues to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope.  

It all starts with a home

Sonita (left) and her mother Rem at the steps leading to their home in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Every safe, affordable home sparks wider change, leading to better health, education and well-being, more economic growth and less poverty. Together, we can transform lives and build stronger communities.

A bit of training goes a long way for Mereani (pictured below) from Fiji. “There’s a huge difference between paying $6 and just 20 cents to fix a leak,” she said. A new campaign, She Fixes It, empowers women through the partnership of the government, private sector and civil society. Donate now.


In Cambodia, partnership in action creates a better future for girls and their families. The MAATCH Project saw 128 vulnerable families building or improving homes, among other outcomes. 

See the faces and read about the impact of Habitat for Humanity Australia's work in their latest annual report.

Susama’s climate-resilient home (above right) in India is a far cry from her previous shelter. Certified by the Indian Green Building Council, it features raised plinths to protect against flooding, thermal insulation for energy efficiency, solar panels, rainwater harvesting and waste management systems. 

During the World Habitat Day observance in Bangladesh, we shared how collaboration and integrated solutions help address the urban crisis. We also joined hands with Md. Fahim Hossain, one of the winners of the 2025 Habitat Youth Solutions grants, to develop a digital platform. The aim is to glean climate-resilient housing insights in the Khulna region.

Khagendra (pictured above) lost his home and possessions in eastern Nepal due to recent floods. “It was heartbreaking to see everything destroyed. But knowing that we were not alone gave us courage...” Find out how Habitat for Humanity Nepal has helped over 100 flood-affected households.

Remember Melenaite? We had shared her story as a young carpentry student in Tonga where Habitat works through partners. Now she is teaching others.

Look around your neighborhood or community and you may notice peeling paint, a leaky roof or a faulty door. Nominate someone for up to US$500 worth of home improvement through the Home Equals Improvement, a new initiative in the Asia-Pacific region.

What our leaders are up to

Liz Satow (left), Habitat's area vice president for Asia-Pacific, at a panel discussion for promoting affordable green housing at the Asian Development Bank event.