Every year, volunteers from across Ireland travel to support our partner programmes around the world 🌍 Join us for an online information session this month if you have any questions: www.tfaforms.com/5190094 Learn more about #globalvolunteering with Habitat: www.habitatireland.org/gv

#WorldHabitatDay is a day designated by the United Nations in recognition of the importance of adequate shelter for all. 🌍 At Habitat, our vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Every day, we work beside families to build, renovate or repair their home.

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How do you define Sustainability? Habitat ReStore is how we build sustainable communities in Ireland, to learn more about ReStore's impact and find your local ReStore: www.habitatireland.org/restore

"You need company, you need to be in a place that makes you happy, and this place makes me happy." Hear from Brenda, a volunteer at ReStore Newtownards about what makes ReStore so special! Read more about her journey here: www.habitatireland.org/blog/brendacummings

"I'm so glad to have my house, and most of all I'm going to have my family with me. It's a dream come true." After a 7.1 magnitude earthquake, Vanessa and her family lost their home. Habitat Mexico worked with other local organisations to rebuild the community. Read more: www.habitatireland.org

Pete, our Engagement Officer, is here to answer any questions about fundraising for your experience!

Lend a hand this Sunday 🤝

Our next Retail Ready course starts in ReStore Ballymena on Tuesday 7th October! Hear about the training from ReStore Manager Isobel, and sign up here: bit.ly/restoreretai...

We’re delighted to be at Belfast Met’s Freshers Fayre this morning! 👋 Stop by our stand to learn more about our work in Ireland and around the world, and to find out how you can get involved by volunteering locally and globally! 🔨🌍 All information available online: www.habitatireland.org/joinus

Over 40% of Cambodia's urban populations live in informal settlements. Habitat Cambodia works with communities to provide safe and affordable homes. Now families like Sat Lay's have a place to call home. 🔗 www.habitatireland.org/donate

Did you catch ReStore on RTE last year? 👀 In case you missed it, our segment on climate change programme 'Heated' captured the impact that ReStore has for local people, communities and the planet ♻️🌍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K3X...

Where will you be living during your Global Youth Volunteering experience? Becca has the answers! Sign up for Summer 2026 here: habitatireland.org/youth

Stronger together🤝

There's lots of talk about Carbon Emissions, but do you know what they are? #DidYouKnow one of the focuses of Habitat's Home Equals campaign is climate resilience, read more about our work here: www.habitatireland.org/blog/displacednomore

Left over renovation or DIY materials? Drop them off at your local ReStore or schedule a collection bulky items! Find your local ReStore here: habitatireland.org/restore

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF RESTORE LISNAGELVIN 👏♻️ We're so thankful for everyone who joined us this morning to officially launch Habitat ReStore Lisnagelvin! Read more about the launch here: www.habitatireland.org/press/lisnagelvinlaunch

Need some fresh fundraising inspo? Here are a few ways that YOU can help Habitat's mission! Learn more and set up your page here! habitatireland.org/fundraising

Wishing you much faith, hope, and love this Sunday✨

Thinking of joining ReStore? Hear from some of our volunteers about their experience! Sign up here: habitatireland.org/joinus/resto...

Huge thank you to the staff team from Wells Fargo who spent the day volunteering in Habitat ReStore Glasnevin, helping us get ready to open the first ReStore in Dublin! Why not make a difference for the local community in Glasnevin? If you’re available to help email us at [email protected]!

See Serve Speak Cambodia is now open for sign ups! Join with volunteers across Ireland to support Habitat Cambodia's work to build sustainable communities 🏘️ Learn more about the program and sign up here: habitatireland.org/joinus/volunteerglobally/cambodia2026

What can you give today?💭

Huge thank you to the staff team from Microsoft & Metlife who spent their day away from their desks, volunteering in Habitat ReStore Glasnevin. We so much appreciate the support from local companies to help us get ready to open the doors of the first ReStore in Dublin!

Huge thank you to the staff teams from Fyffes & Microsoft who helped us get ReStore Glasnevin ready for opening later this year! Why not grab your colleagues and make a difference this month for the local community in Glasnevin? If you’re available to help email us at [email protected]

🌟 300,000 HOURS 🌟 One of Habitat’s mission principles ‘everybody has something to give and something to gain from building strong community’ is lived out in ReStore. Every day, our staff and volunteer team works together to deliver practical, sustainable change in communities across Ireland.

💞 Sunday thinking💭

‼️ DEADLINE TOMORROW ‼️ Last chance to apply for positions across three ReStores! Join our team in ReStores Newry, Newtownards & Ballymena Apply now at www.habitatireland.org/jobs or email us at [email protected] 📧 Deadline for all applications Wednesday 27th August at 12pm (noon) 📆

Sign up for Habitat's Global Youth Volunteering teams at www.habitatireland.org/youth 🌍🔨 Join together with 16-18 year olds from across Ireland to work alongside communities in need in Romania Send to the young person in YOUR life who should think about taking part next summer! #GlobalVolunteering

Serve with Habitat! habitatireland.org/joinus

Sign up now for youth global volunteering for next summer!☀️

We are delighted to share that ReStore has been shortlisted in 3 categories at this year's Social Enterprise NI Awards: Environmental/Circular Economy Social Enterprise, Best Staff & Volunteer Team & Leader of the Year. Habitat Ireland launched ReStore as a way to serve more local families.

Are you interested in a job in retail, but aren’t sure where to start? Could a qualification and a fresh CV help get you there? Do you need to build your confidence in interview situations? 🤔 Sign up for Habitat ReStore’s NEW ‘Retail Ready’ programme! More info: www.habitatireland.org/retailready

🌎What is Home Equals? Learn about Habitat for Humanity's work across the globe and the lasting impact in each community🌎

💭 Thinking of joining a team this Sunday?

Massive #ThankYou to the team from Qualitrol who volunteered in Habitat ReStore Lisburn yesterday as part of their 'Day of Caring'. Get in touch today to learn more about how your business can partner with Habitat: [email protected] www.habitatireland.org #CorporateVolunteering #ESG #CSR

Welcome Home to the team from NI Scout Network, who arrived back from Phnom Penh earlier today! Thank you for everything you have contributed to Habitat's mission!🌍 Habitat's global opportunity for young people 'See Serve Speak Youth' has launched for 2026! 👀 www.habitatireland.org/youth

🏘 SEE SERVE SPEAK YOUTH 2026 🔨 This is a unique opportunity for young people from across Ireland to work together, build relationships, change perspectives and provide cross-cultural learning. More info: www.habitatireland.org/youth #youthvolunteering #globalvolunteering #InternationalYouthDay

A thought for your Sunday 💫

🌎Let's talk about Parque das Tribos🌎 Home to 900 families, Parque das Tribos is made up of 35 different indigenous communities. In 2013 they banded together to gain consistent access to water and health services.

Did you see our virtual tour of ReStore Lisnagelvin over on TikTok?? 😲😲 We've given a sneak peek ahead of opening soon, keep your eyes peeled for our official launch date! 👀 Check it out and follow us on TikTok here: www.tiktok.com/@habitatireland/video/7535037959930711318

Today we have another wonderful update from the Armagh Diocese team working in Moinesti, Romania 🇷🇴 “After months of planning, fundraising, and dreaming about this trip, stepping onto the building site felt incredibly real.”

Updates from #Romania 🇷🇴 Some great photos from the Armagh Diocese team working in Moinesti! Here’s what some of the team had to say about their first day on site yesterday 👇 www.facebook.com/share/p/16hQ...

Some wonderful photos from the NI Scout Network team from their first day on-site in Cambodia. The team were delighted to meet the family and excited to see the site. The team divided up lots of different jobs, from carrying bricks, mixing cement, bricklaying and sanding floorboards.

Do a little good this Sunday✨ #SundayQuotes

#SafeTravels to the NI Scout Network team who are leaving for Cambodia tonight! We wish the team a safe & rewarding trip- check in with our social media throughout the week to see updates! Want to be the first to hear about global opportunities in 2026? Sign up here: www.tfaforms.com/5190094

💡 Come with Astrid through our ReStore Lisburn location to find the lamps!

Earlier this week, powerful floods hit Suceava county in Northern Romania. The Habitat team in Romania is responding immediately, helping affected families clean up, providing emergency kits and vouchers for building materials. Donate here to support: www.tfaforms.com/4970417 #RomaniaFloods

🌎Let's talk about Muruku 400,000 people live in Mukuru, challenged by a lack of access to water and poor drainage systems. The community came together with the Nairobi County government to begin the upgrading process called the Mukuru Special Planning Area #HomeEquals: habitatireland.org/homeequals

Great to hear Jo Linehan speak about ReStore on RTÉ Radio One recently! ♻️ Listen here: vm.tiktok.com/ZNdHp5RY2/ And find the full segment and article on: www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/0727/1525360-unusual-items-you-can-source-second-hand-in-ireland/ 📻