Decent housing is a vital stage in for people reaching out of poverty. Habitat For Humanity works with other like-minded groups in its mission to alleviate poverty, contributing experience and expertise in housing and construction.

Since operations in Asia-Pacific region began more than two decades ago, Habitat has collaborated with a range of organizations in a variety of formal and less formal relationships. Habitat’s own experience is that significant benefits flow from teaming up with non-governmental organizations , corporations, public bodies and other groups.

HFHI has long had a relationship with Word Vision an international Christian relief and development organization that works to promote the well being of all people - especially children.

Habitat’s “Save and Build” model is being adapted and strengthened through co-operation with organization that specialize in micro-credit. In the Philippines, Habitat is working with Center for Community Transformation, a micro-finance organization with a network of some 30,000 clients. In Indonesia, Habitat is partnering with Opportunity International, a global micro-finance group that funds job-creation programs.

By working with others, Habitat extends its mission effectively and quickly. It accesses greater numbers of families in need, and is able to build and rehabilitate larger numbers of homes. Partners benefit by being able to offer accommodation and shelter a proven component in changing lives to those they target: the poor, the weak, the frail, the marginalized, the destitute, the desperate.

Overcoming hardship in today’s complex, interdependent world requires innovation and flexibility. No one solution, no-one organization, has all the answers in the fight against poverty. Forming dynamic practical alliances allows participants to extend their influence, share experiences, leverage resources and avoid unnecessary pitfalls.

Habitat welcomes the opportunity to work with partners, contributing its proficiency and knowledge in housing and construction, to alleviate poverty and transform lives.