Housing Beyond Shelter: Habitat for Humanity Launches Kenya Campaign Linking Homes to Health, Climate Resilience and Economic Empowerment
BY BRUNO Aero Family Media Staff Writer NAIROBI, Kenya – 16 July 2026 — Habitat for Humanity has launched its global “Let’s Open the Door” campaign in Kenya, calling for housing to be recognised as a critical foundation for better health, economic opportunity, climate resilience, and sustainable community development. The campaign launch comes amid a growing housing crisis across Africa, where 53% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s urban population lives in slums, while the continent faces an estimated housing deficit of 56 million units. Habitat for Humanity says safe and affordable housing is not merely a place to live but a catalyst for improving lives and strengthening communities. The global campaign, being rolled out in more than 60 countries as part of Habitat for Humanity’s 50th anniversary celebrations, seeks to raise awareness of the worldwide housing challenge and mobilise partnerships around scalable solutions. Globally, one in three people lack access to safe a...
