Health & Wellbeing

Habitat for Humanity open their first ReStore in GB

On Tuesday, November 26th, Habitat for Humanity celebrated the official opening of its first ReStore in Great Britain

From Shack to Safety: Yiftu’s Story of Hope and Renewal

Nov 252 min read

From Shack to Safety: Yiftu’s Story of Hope and Renewal

Ms. Yiftu Gizaw used to live in an old shack in Akaki Sub City, Addis Ababa.

DreamSave – Improving Financial Security for Women in Makululu

Mar 312 min read

DreamSave – Improving Financial Security for Women in Makululu

We partnered with Habitat Zambia to support over 2,000 female members of Savings Groups from low-income households.

Undershaw and PEAS Students Collaborate on Global Plastic Pollution Project

Mar 312 min read

Undershaw and PEAS Students Collaborate on Global Plastic Pollution Project

Students from Undershaw and PEAS link to work on a joint project.

Mar 82 min read

International Women's Day 2024

8th March 2024 marks International Women’s Day, celebrating under the theme Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.

Disability Initiative – Caring for Carers

Oct 30, 20233 min read

Disability Initiative – Caring for Carers

Over the last few years DI has witnessed first-hand the informal carers’ needs and well-being increasingly neglected.

Immersive Therapy: The Magic of VR Therapies

Apr 13, 20233 min read

Immersive Therapy: The Magic of VR Therapies

Have you ever dreamt about swimming with dolphins, walking with elephants or even strolling on the moon? VR (Virtual Reality) is an...

Time to Talk Day ‚ Starting the Conversation

Feb 27, 20232 min read

Time to Talk Day ‚ Starting the Conversation

After a few years of disruption, uncertainty, and increased isolation it is no surprise that individuals are feeling the effects of this....

Jul 31, 20223 min read

Sundial Festival - Back for 2022!

It’s been 3 years since we were last able to hold Sundial Festival but on Saturday 2nd July, we were delighted to finally welcome...

Learning About Entrepreneurship at the Kailash Home

Apr 27, 20222 min read

Learning About Entrepreneurship at the Kailash Home

Earlier in April, COINS Consultant Prasanna returned to the Kailash Home in Kathmandu to visit the students and take them a special...

Oct 13, 20213 min read

Disability Matters

Sailing to the top of the Podium

At the beginning of October, Australian sailor Chris Symonds and his sailing partner, coach and support person Ela Klinger took to the...

Working Through the Pandemic: Continuing Habitat’s Mission to Provide for Vulnerable Communities

Aug 1, 20215 min read

Working Through the Pandemic: Continuing Habitat’s Mission to Provide for Vulnerable Communities

At a time when many were slowing down, our partner Habitat for Humanity GB were as busy as ever. Hira explains how Habitat adapted to...

May 13, 20212 min read

Challengers: Kelly's Cycle 2021

On Sunday 9th May a team from COINS packed up their bikes and gathered in Surrey to participate in the 2021 Kelly’s Cycle event....

Working to deliver Habitat Covid-19 Care Centres

May 5, 20212 min read

Working to deliver Habitat Covid-19 Care Centres

COINS Foundation’s long-term partners Habitat for Humanity GB have launched an appeal as the Covid-19 pandemic has plunged India’s...

We Might Be Facing the Same Storm, but We’re Not All in the Same Boat

Apr 28, 20214 min read

We Might Be Facing the Same Storm, but We’re Not All in the Same Boat

Over the last year we’ve faced an incredible challenge that took the world by storm. The message to stay at home was something we heard...

Apr 26, 20211 min read

Woinshet speaks about the change

“The old house and the new house are incomparable. All the old windows and doors are changed, the floor has a concrete foundation,’’...

Apr 19, 20211 min read

Now, I lead a better life!

Kasech Shimelis lives in Gullelle, Sub City of Addis Ababa, with her daughter. She has two daughters but one of her daughters lives with ...

COINS' Shirley Gurung visits Kailash Home

Dec 21, 20203 min read