Habitat for Humanity Europe & Middle East

Wooow! 🤩 Over 60 leaders came together in Romania to turn bricks into home and support more than 2,000 people! At this year’s CEO Build, key leaders from across sectors joined forces to build and renovate homes — all in support of Habitat’s mission that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to call home. 🏡 Thanks to everyone who joined — you’re not just building houses, you're turning our mission into reality! 🧱💙

Vacant properties should be used to create new homes. Turning unused spaces into housing is a smarter, greener, and faster solution.💡 We're showing how it can work through our #EmptySpacesToHomes initiative. 🏡 👀 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eD-HmQ8n

✅ We’ve just wrapped up an inspiring session at C4E Forum 2025 in Cavtat! 🏡 “𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥: 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫” brought together voices from across Europe to explore how turning 30M+ empty homes into sustainable housing can help solve BOTH the 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 and 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞. 🎤 Moderated by Zita Kakalejcikova (Habitat for Humanity), the panel featured: 🔹 DG ENER, European Commission 🔹 Center for Energy Efficiency EnEffect 🔹 Warsaw Municipality 🔹 Habitat for Humanity Poland 🔹 Researchers with on-the-ground insights We proudly shared our 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 initiative — proving that climate goals and decarbonisation must go hand in hand with housing solutions. ➡️🏠 🔗 Want to learn more about how we’re turning empty spaces into homes? Check out our 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 initiative 👉 https://lnkd.in/eD-HmQ8n #C4EForum2025 #HabitatForHumanity #EmptySpacesToHomes #ClimateAction #EnergyEfficiency #AffordableHousing #Decarbonisation #Environment #EUhousing #GreenTransition #CINEA

Can one local project help tackle Europe’s energy poverty crisis? 💡In Burgas, Bulgaria, the ComAct project showed that it’s possible. Although the project concluded in 2023, its impact lives on! 🌍 The Build Better Lives coalition has highlighted ComAct as one of its inspiring stories — because it proved how community-driven solutions can cut bills, warm homes, and empower people. Here’s what was achieved: ✅ 3,000+ residents received support to save energy, lower bills, and access renovation aid ✅ 213 renovation projects prepared, with 30 buildings already approved for funding ✅ Enough energy expected to be saved annually to power 25,000+ homes ✅ Heating bills reduced by up to 50% ✅ Over €31 million in sustainable energy investments mobilized 📊 Beyond the numbers: Homes are warmer. Bills are lower. Communities are stronger. Because a better life starts with energy-efficient housing. 📖 Read the full inspiring story selected by Build Better Lives! https://lnkd.in/e-aXYTXq 👉 Like, share, or tag someone who should see this! #HabitatForHumanity #AffordableHousing #EnergyPoverty #ImpactStories #Bulgaria #ComAct #ComActivate #BuildBetterLives

🏗️ Can we build more housing WITHOUT increasing emissions? Join Habitat for Humanity at Urban Future Week to find out how! We’re at a session on 22 May, 14:00–15:30: ➡️ Housing vs. Emissions: How to resolve the dilemma by developing in existing structures 🌍 We’ll reveal how cities can unlock affordable housing without building from scratch by turning forgotten spaces into homes, giving old buildings a new life, and embracing climate-smart innovation. Check out the full programme and grab your tickets to join our session, along with many other events during the #UrbanFutureWeek! 🔗https://lnkd.in/dNpxJV2A #HabitatForHumanity #ClimateAction #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableCities #Lodz #UF25 #UrbanFuture

🏡 A home for 130 people, including 80 children, is about to undergo a big renovation in Comănești, Romania! 🙌 With support from Habitat for Humanity Romania, a neglected Carpați building will be given a new life: leaking roofs, unsafe balconies, and crumbling structures will be replaced with safe and lasting solutions. Together, we’re bringing safety and dignity to families who need it most. A better life starts with a better home! 🇷🇴🏠 🔗 Click the link in comments to learn more about how housing changes lives! #StrongerCommunities #Home #HomeForAll #HabitatRomania #HousingSupport #BetterLiving #Renovation

🌍 We’re kicking off tomorrow in Cavtat, Croatia! The C4E Forum — the leading gathering on energy efficiency and climate action in Central and Eastern Europe — is here, and Habitat for Humanity is ready to engage in key conversations on climate, housing, and energy across the region. 📅 Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! Join our sessions to explore sustainable solutions for housing, community development and inclusive policies that leave no one behind. 🎙 You’ll have the opportunity to hear from Zuzana Matusova, Zita Kakalejcikova, Iva M., Justyna Nakielska, and Gyorgy Sumeghy — Habitat for Humanity experts with extensive experience in shaping housing policy, advancing energy efficiency, and promoting social inclusion across Europe and beyond. 📍 Check out the full agenda in comments! 👉 Let’s connect, collaborate, and drive change together! #C4EForum #ClimateChange #EnergyEfficiency #HousingForAll #CommunityDevelopment #HabitatForHumanity

You’ve read how ExcelCoolCoat works and how it is changing lives in India. Now it’s pop quiz time! 🎉 Q: What is the main benefit of cool roofs? A) Lower energy bills B) Cooler indoor temperatures C) Better sleep for families D) All of the above Q: Aside from comfort, what other major benefit has been reported by families? A) Higher property value B) Less mosquito infestation C) Better sleep and improved well-being D) Reduced taxes Q: Why are cool roofs especially important in urban slums? A) Homes are often made of tin or concrete, which trap heat B) They make the roofs look better C) They protect against rain Drop your answers in the comments! (The answers might surprise you!) Want to know more about how we're beating the heat in partnership with Hilti Foundation and TCIS? Discover how a simple, cost-effective solution is transforming homes and lives across India. Link below! Hilti Foundation Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter EXCEL COATINGS

🏠 What if vacant buildings could help solve both the climate crisis and housing crisis? Or what’s really stopping people from making their homes more energy-efficient? We’re excited to join the 2025 C4E Forum in Cavtat, Croatia (May 20–23) to explore these questions and share practical solutions for Central and Eastern Europe. Representing Habitat for Humanity International and partners will be: 👥 Zuzana Matušová, György Sümeghy, Zita Kakalejčíková, colleagues from HFH Poland, and many more from across the field. 🎤 Join us at these key sessions: May 21 | 11:00–12:30 Vacant Properties, Full Potential: Decarbonizing Europe’s Residential Sector Insights from our Empty Spaces to Homes initiative on transforming unused spaces into sustainable homes, combining affordable housing and climate goals. May 21 | 14:00–15:30 Beyond Buildings: District and Holistic Approaches to Energy Renovation Learn how our ComActivate project empowers communities to work together and plan for energy savings at the neighborhood level. May 22 | 11:00–12:30 Smart Financing Solutions for Energy Efficiency Discover how smart and simple financing solutions from projects like Smarter4EU can help households invest in greener, more budget-friendly living. The C4E Forum is all about building a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable energy future—especially for Central and Eastern Europe. We're proud to be part of it. #C4EForum #ClimateChange #EnergyEfficiency #Housing Find out more about the event through the link below!

A warm home in winter shouldn’t be a luxury. But for millions in Europe, it still is. This new report digs into why—and the answers aren’t simple. It looks at the policies that are supposed to help: Are EU laws like the EPBD and EED doing enough? What are countries like Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Hungary actually prioritising? Can local centres and community roadmaps really make a difference? There are some promising tools. And some real blind spots. This isn’t just a list of policies—it’s a reality check. The report is part of the ComActivate project—where we’re exploring practical ways to make energy planning more local, more inclusive, and more human. If you're trying to understand where things stand on housing, energy, and the people caught in between, give it a read. 📘 Full report in the comments.