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Dec 2, 20243 min read
‘Tis the Season to Get Involved
For those who are looking for some fun ways to get into the Christmas spirit, we’ve put together a few ideas for how you could get involved.
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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
Nov 25, 20242 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.
Mar 31, 20242 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.
Mar 8, 20242 min read
International Women's Day 2024
8th March 2024 marks International Women’s Day, celebrating under the theme Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Our Partnership with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Our partnership with Habitat began in 2008 when we funded Habitat’s Orphans and Vulnerable Children project.
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Empowering Vulnerable Communities
Working closely with our partner Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, in July 2021 the second of our joint Urban Slum Upgrade Project...
Dec 21, 20212 min read
Habitat: Bringing Back Hope
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain's 2021 Christmas appeal shone a light on land rights issues in Zambia. In particular, how procuring...
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...
Jun 29, 20213 min read
Every Family Needs a Home, But Not Every Business Needs a Building
Habitat for Humanity GB believe that having a safe place to call home is not just a basic human right but also the catalyst to take...
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 ...
Nov 27, 20205 min read
It's Not Just Building a House, it's Building a Home
Whilst travelling and group gatherings are on hold, we caught up with COINS employees Carol (UK Technical Services Manager) and Claudia...
Sep 30, 20203 min read
Winning Ideas Announced: from 3D Printing Antbots to Asset Management Technology
Ideas which aim to transform construction using Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, 3D printing and organic nano fluids have...
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Supporting Families in Addis Ababa
Two years ago, COINS Foundation, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, started a new initiative to try to relieve some of the...
Jul 1, 20203 min read
COINS Spotlight: Alex Smyrl
COINS Employee Alex Smyrl talks about participating in an overseas build in Romania with Habitat for Humanity as part of the COINS team....
Jun 29, 20205 min read
COINS Grand Challenge: Nhlanhla Ndlovu
Nhlanhla Ndlovu was one of three finalists in his section of the 2018 COINS Grand Challenge, where successful entrants were invited to...
Dec 11, 20192 min read
Habitat's Gingerbread House Challenge
Habitat for Humanity GB believe that everyone deserves a safe and decent place to live and that achieving this is an important part of...
Sep 9, 20193 min read
Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2019
COINS employee Holly Ryan blogs about her experiences volunteering in Honduras with Habitat for Humanity for the 2019 Women Build. COINS...
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