In fiscal year 2016, Habitat for Humanity improved housing conditions of 3 million people as reported in its new annual report. Partnering with people in local communities around the world since 1976, Habitat has helped more than 9.8 million people obtain a safer place to sleep at night along with the strength, stability and self-reliance to build better lives.

“Many families living in substandard housing dream about one stability in their lives – a decent place they can call home,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO, Habitat for Humanity International. “With the help of our donors, volunteers and advocates, we continue to make a difference by changing lives and transforming communities. Together, our efforts set the foundation for success, including better health, education and employment opportunities. As we celebrate the lives we have touched through adequate housing, we look forward to another year of creating safe and secure places for families to grow, be healthy and thrive.”

The table below provides a snapshot of Habitat’s efforts in fiscal year 2016 across more than 70 countries through direct housing solutions, including new home construction, rehabilitation, incremental improvements, repairs or increased access to improved shelter through partnerships with the private sector.

Fiscal year 2016

Individuals served through improved housing

U.S. and Canada    29,840

Latin America and the Caribbean    1,424,315

Europe, Middle East and Africa    626,150

Asia and the Pacific    951,630

Global total individuals served in fiscal year 2016    3,031,935

Habitat also provided training in construction and financial management as well as advocacy efforts that changed policies and systems to allow more access to shelter solutions. Through these services, an additional 2.1 million individuals now have the potential to improve their housing conditions.

Habitat’s global mission was made possible thanks to its many generous donors and the hands and hearts of more than 1.8 million volunteers who annually give their time and talent. In addition to working on Habitat build sites, volunteers also served as local board members, in Habitat for Humanity ReStores and through affordable housing advocacy efforts.