Lisa M Nickerson

Imagine a world in which everyone who needs shelter is safely and affordably housed. This need is very real in the Asia-Pacific region where some 580 million people live in slums, representing two-third of the world’s slum dwellers.

A decent home opens the door to improved health, better performance in school, greater economic opportunities, and increased community cohesion. The challenges of combating poverty housing are complex. The Asia-Pacific region encompasses many unique and diverse societies. A housing solution that makes sense on an island in the western Pacific is very different to what works in a New Zealand suburb; or a fishing village in Orissa; or a slum in Metro Manila; or a mountain village in China.

About Habitat for Humanity Malaysia

At Habitat for Humanity Malaysia, we transform lives by creating safe, secure and affordable homes. Habitat for Humanity Malaysia opened its doors in October 1998. The Kuching Affiliate office was set up on February 1st, 1999, and the first house was built and completed in November 1999.

Global Village is Habitat for Humanity’s international volunteer program. Teams travel to over 40 countries to work alongside communities, build housing solutions, and experience local culture. Our goal is to change the lives of the people we serve, as well as the lives of the volunteers.

To join a team or learn more, visit www.habitat.org/gv.

About Habitat for Humanity International 

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 1,300 communities throughout the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.