Habitat for Humanity (Ireland)

Habitat for Humanity Ireland is a Christian-inspired housing organisation that works alongside families to build or improve safe, decent homes in over 70 countries. Its core mission is to tackle the global housing crisis - one in four people live in poor, cold or overcrowded conditions - by delivering simple, sustainable homes that boost health, education and economic stability.

Key programmes include global youth volunteering, where volunteers aged 16 and over travel to vulnerable communities, and Habitat ReStore, a social-enterprise shop that sells donated new and used building and home-improvement materials. ReStore provides low-cost supplies to families needing repairs while diverting large volumes of waste from landfill, and also creates pathways to employment. In addition, the organisation supports fundraising initiatives, from community quizzes to bake-offs, enabling supporters to raise vital funds for its projects.

Based in Glasnevin, Habitat for Humanity Ireland serves families across Ireland and partners with international programmes, offering a range of hands-on opportunities for anyone who wants to make a lasting difference.