Today, we’re releasing this short animation explaining just how our approach works world-habitat.org/about/our-st... & we’re asking - do you know a housing or habitat solution that would benefit from our ‘Find, Strengthen, Promote’ approach? ✏️ Let us know in the comments, or better still tag them!

🎉Minvu Chile celebrates 10 years of their Rural Habitability Programme! 🏡Last month, the Minister of Housing & Urbanism opened a special online event to mark impact in rural housing policy 🌾Mariana Gallo congratulated the team & highlighted the innovative approach. Find out more ▶️ bit.ly/49FZTEg

🪴If you’re thinking about how social investment around housing might drive your impact and contribute to resolving the UK housing crisis then this is the session for you. Explore how funders & organisations are using social investment to address housing challenges. Book your place 🔜 bit.ly/47HA2JE

🏠 On 25 November, join World Habitat and ministries, municipalities, and partners from across Central and Eastern Europe 🌍 to exchange ideas and drive housing-led approaches 💡with Alena Vachnová, Chair of the Board of Directors at Foundation DEDO, Slovakia 📅 Register now 👉 bit.ly/4oQS7f1

🏘️The Housing Justice Network influencing UN discussions! Formed 2023, with our support, the network unites grassroots organisations across Southwest Asia & North Africa to promote housing & land rights. Their report on people-centred land policies is now influencing UN discussions▶️ bit.ly/43LOejt

How Much Progress Have We Made on Housing for All? With the #UrbanOctober focus on the future of cities, our latest blog by our CEO David Ireland explores how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have impacted urban life around the world. Find out more ▶️ bit.ly/4361BuI

✨Los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, una nueva era para las soluciones locales y cómo abordar la vivienda asequible y el cambio climático son algunos de los temas que se tratan en la Actualización Mensual de octubre, ¡y mucho más! 📖 Consigue tu ejemplar gratuito bit.ly/4nyJ0OY

🏘️As #UrbanOctober comes to a close a new IIED report shows that not only are forced evictions a handbrake on urban resilience by increasing vulnerabilities of communities, but they also undermine carbon reduction targets. Find out more and download the research ▶️ bit.ly/47hozS4

✨Sustainable Development Goals, a new era for local solutions and how to tackle affordable housing and climate change are all covered in October’s Monthly Update + much much more 📖 Get your free copy ▶️ bit.ly/3Jv5h2g

🌍 In parts of Europe we are seeing a political shift, where the language of ‘personal responsibility’ is replacing systemic thinking. 🏘️At our ‘Homelessness and Affordability Conference’ our expert panel discussed what it really takes to end homelessness. Watch the session in full ▶️ bit.ly/473FUxB

Yesterday David Ireland and Adam Challis were guests at the launch of ‘Good Place Lettings.’ 🏘️The joint venture between national homelessness charity Crisis and Homes for Good, aims to bring more social purpose to the private rental market in London. 🔎 Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4nn4fTP

🏘️ The UK is facing a deepening housing crisis 📉. New figures show record numbers are now living in temporary accommodation🏚️. We know there are providers are showing the Private Rented Sector (PRS) can deliver secure, affordable homes at scale. Read more 📖 world-habitat.org/.../the-soci...

This week’s Big Issue is out today! Inside: 🇫🇮 Be more Finland 🚆 Will new train stations save Britain? 🤖 The rise of the machines Pick up a copy today, and read a sneak peek here. 👀 www.bigissue.com/behind-the...

This #UrbanOctober and #WorldHomelessDay we are clear; 🔊 Homelessness is not an individual failing, it is a structural issue. Find out more about primary prevention 📖 bit.ly/3WdQYlA #HousingIsAHumanRight #SystemChange

✨ This #WorldHomelessDay we’re inviting you to take 20 minutes to listen to Matt Downie CEO Crisis on why it’s game time for the housing and homelessness sector. Here Matt reminds us why we must remove the exclusions that create and sustain homelessness💫 Watch his speech▶️ bit.ly/4ob49iW

🌏 Across the globe, aid workers are increasingly facing criminalisation. The case of Jasmin Jerusalem exposes how baseless terrorism charges are being used against NGOs. Here David Ireland calls for greater protection for those delivering life-saving support. 📖 🔗 world-habitat.org/blog/from-li...

🌍 World Habitat has a new online home! For the past few months we have been working hard and we are pleased our new website is now live and now in more languages 🌐 as well as an improved user experience ✨ 👉 Take a look 🔗 world-habitat.org

In early 2025, 4 groups from the Hub for Housing Justice came together to explore propositions for a housing justice framework: In this event, reps of each of working group will discuss how they were developed, the key messages & calls to action & how they form an advocacy strategy🔗 bit.ly/3V8tqhx

In Scotland there are more than 47,000 empty homes 🏠 At Homes for Good they are working with the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership and Shelter to bring empty homes back in to use. Here Barry Sweeney shows us their recent restoration and talks about what it means for tenants. ▶️ bit.ly/3I9ui2j

💫 New research calls for community led alternatives to traditional housing development across Europe 🪨 Led by the Community Land Trust Network it shows how & why community stewardship should be incorporated into planning, procurement & long-term management of new housing. Read more▶️ bit.ly/42dJsKG

⛈️ New $9 million fund for climate adaptation and resilience 💫 Led by ClimateWorks Foundation, the A&R Fund is inviting bold, locally-driven solutions as it looks to direct resources to communities facing extreme heat and other climate shocks. Find out more▶️ bit.ly/47YbrSm

Here 2,197 cooperatives, supply homes to around 5% of the country’s households. Since winning a Gold World Habitat Award, FUCVAM, has expanded their reach and has been successful in promoting their approach to scale up community led housing solutions. 📖 Find out more ▶️ bit.ly/41UPv79

What the world can learn from Uruguay 🏠 In the global housing crisis too few have taken crucial steps to help the vulnerable. Uruguay is an exception. Research shows its due to the state, cooperative federations & non-profits recognising the importance of sustained public support. bit.ly/425YToh

📝 New research shows potential of empty buildings Disused spaces are being reimagined as affordable homes breathing life back into communities. We’re calling on councils & landowners: act now, unlock empty buildings & help deliver good quality, affordable housing for all. Read More ▶️ bit.ly/3VmY7PU

✨ Today, we’re inviting you to listen to Leilani Farhi, Global Director of the Shift on why we can’t wait for urgent housing solutions. At our conference she reminded us that where it is difficult to feel hopeful & comfortable with the global outlook, there is hope. 💫 Watch now▶️ bit.ly/4oU7ioR

✨ A Defining Moment: Why Urgent Housing Solutions Can’t Wait ✨ In this issue: 1️⃣ Reimagining, rebuilding + reforming housing 2️⃣ Brazil celebrates a historic win 3️⃣ New research on community-led housing in Europe 4️⃣ Lessons we can learn from Uruguay + much more Get your copy ▶️ bit.ly/3JCgKge

With millions of Ukrainians still displaced and unable to return home, the demand for affordable housing in safe regions has never been greater. In response, this pioneering pilot project will develop a co-operative, community-owned model for long-term social housing.

**“🏠 This #WorldHumanitarianDay as the debate amongst global leaders continues CO-HATY has launched a Community-Owned Social Housing Model in Ukraine. It not only addresses urgent housing needs but empowers communities to take ownership of their future. Discover how to be a part👉 bit.ly/4lyTRYe

🏚️The IHP will see the redevelopment of a site owned by the Duchy of Cornwall and convert an existing building to create 16 independent living homes for young people aged 18-25 to provide affordable homes that will act as a bridge between supported accommodation and the private rented sector.🏙️ 🏚️

🔔 Homewards flagship location, Lambeth, has unveiled plans for its Innovative Housing Project (IHP) which will support young people aged 18-25 in the borough. The announcement marks the third Homewards flagship location to unveil their bespoke Innovative Housing Project. Read more▶️ bit.ly/3UZjeYu

Hub for Housing Justice has launched a series of Provocations to inspire & nurture housing justice efforts. Co-author Yiorgos Papamanousakis “Radically democratic housing in hard times: towards a collective glossary” covers what democratising housing looks like & how to define it. bit.ly/4fC7OU8

At World Habitat, we’re proud to support gender-informed projects. One example? “Women-only open spaces” in the UK & Hungary — safe, peer-led forums where women experiencing homelessness can connect, share their lived experiences, and influence how local services are designed 👉 bit.ly/3TkOBNN

The 2024 Women’s Rough Sleeping Census uncovered women sleeping rough are undercounted by more than 10× compared to official govt figures. 📢 The next Census will take place in September. Solace Women’s Aid has outlined who should take part & how to get involved 👉 bit.ly/3UqqtbI

At World Habitat we know how influential Housing First training can be. Take Pula as one example▶️ bit.ly/4aNv276 So, it’s great to hear Housing First Europe Hub is hosting a 3-day Housing First for Youth training course in Brussels, 22–24 Sept 2025 Spots are limited—register now ▶️ bit.ly/45n6zU9

✒️ We're pleased to confirm we're under going reassessment for the Investors in Diversity Award. We received the award in 2021 & this was renewed in 2023. The silver award recognises our achievements as a small charity committed to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion. Find out more 🧧 bit.ly/46F2exP

💶 European Union Launches Public Consultation on Affordable Housing. Until 17 Oct, they are calling for views of key stakeholders in housing markets. The first-ever European affordable housing plan will address the crisis facing millions of people. Find out more & how to participate 👉 bit.ly/4ot4Mpl

🎓After the announcement of a new cooperative housing deal with the city of Pula, Dr Hölzl tells us about her research into pioneers in Central & Eastern Europe. She acknowledges it's not easy, but explains the factors in MOBA Housing SCE's success. Read more ▶️ world-habitat.org/.../the-coop...

🏘️ Cities across Europe are shifting to housing-first, with municipalities that believe housing is a human right & that allowing someone to become homelessness is unacceptable. Here Ella Hancock explains how our recommendations can be translated from theory to action world-habitat.org/.../taking-h...

🏆 🎆 In the latest global housing news, find out about: 1. how we can take housing first solutions to scale 2. the cooperative pioneers challenging conventional housing 3. the rise of the good landlords 4. a year of bold global housing innovation + much more Get your copy ▶️ bit.ly/4kWTGWp

For the CoHabitat Network #ISHF2025 was a poignant moment to reaffirm the vital role of community-led housing in addressing today’s housing problems. Here urbaMonde explain why it was more than a festival and highlight the key community led housing themes. Read More ➡️ bit.ly/4kQ6wWF

2024 was marked by global uncertainty but despite 318m people now homeless across the world we continued to find and support innovative housing solutions across all continents. Download our 2024 Annual Report to find out more 👉 world-habitat.org/publications...

🪴 Last week we announced Tina Paillet has joined our board of trustees, preceeded by 2 other new members earlier this year: As we transition to a new strategy, our 3 new female trustees mean two thirds of our governors are now female. Find out more👉 bit.ly/3UhCJeo

🔺We are delighted to announce that Tina Paillet has joined our board of trustees. Her passion for climate action and the circular economy will be invaluable as we tackle the housing challenges of today and tomorrow. Welcome, Tina! Find out more 👉 world-habitat.org/.../board-of...

After 10 years of dedicated service Stuart Macdonald has completed his voluntary terms of office as a trustee overseeing a period of incredible progress for World Habitat. We would like to officially express our gratitude for your commitment, expertise and guidance Stuart. 👉 bit.ly/3Ub04yo

🏠 A year of bold housing innovation. Our newly released 2024 Annual Report reflects on a year of progress & powerful housing stories from around the world. 📘 Learn more about how we’re building a better housing future by downloading the Report today 👉 world-habitat.org/publications...

🚨 Missed our ‘Homelessness & Affordability’ Conference? 🎥 🎙 Here, moderated by Becky Slack, @agendacomms.bsky.social leading global housing experts unpack the global pressures shaping homelessness & affordability in communities around the world 📺 Watch now on You Tube youtu.be/A4pLd24Vvao?...

🏘️ 🥇 As she collected the 2025 Gold Award on behalf of Hastings Commons, Jess Steele, addressed delegates saying ‘The award is for an idea made real through community dedication, doggedness and staying power...' Click here to find out more & watch the presentation 🚀 youtu.be/F6YfbZGB0TE?...

In case you missed our landmark 'Homelessness and Affordability Conference' in June or simply want to watch it again, all the expert panels and key note speeches are now available to watch on You Tube. Here they discuss what it will take to end homelessness in the UK. 🚀 youtu.be/BR5Zt6lbwmg

🦋 Around the world CLTs are changing the rules of the game through collective land control & long-term affordable housing. Now our video ‘What is a Community Land Trust & how does it help communities thrive?’ is translated to Catalan thanks to new Co-Habitat Network member, LA DINAMO📽️ bit.ly/4nsrT2R

This week Prince William visited Sheffield to mark the two year anniversary of Homewards. The visit showcased over 100 ongoing initiatives to tackle homelessness across their 6 flagship locations. At World Habitat we are proud to partner and support in anyway we can. Read more - bit.ly/4lvx93K