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Global Tithe Partnership

As part of Habitat’s International Tithe Program, Habitat of East Jefferson County has continued its financial commitment to support programs in Lesotho and Ethiopia. In October 2016, Nepal was added as a global partner. Our local efforts make a difference internationally by providing support to areas in critical need of housing solutions.

To date our affiliate has contributed over $500,000 to improve the lives of families in our tithe partner countries. Read more here.

Our Global Tithe Partners

Lesotho

Lesotho is one of the least developed countries in the world. The poverty level is estimated to have remained high at 34.7% in 2022, according to the World Bank. The HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in Lesotho is 25% in the adult population (15-49 years), the second highest in the world. As a result, 27% of children under the age of 18 are orphans.

Nepal

Habitat Nepal, established in 1997, has served over 70,000 households and built a network of valued local partners through which it implements its housing programs. Since 2015, reconstruction has been the primary focus of Habitat Nepal, directing funding and technical support to the earthquake-affected central region, followed by shelter initiatives in the flood-devastated lowlands of the East and West.

Ethiopia

About 70% of housing units in Ethiopia require total replacement. Most homes are made of wood and mud and have cracked walls, leaking roofs and dirt floors. Only one-quarter of houses have two or more rooms.

A letter from our global partner in Nepal

Don’t we all need a smile like this one to start the year? That’s a new land title she’s holding – with her name on it!

 We are so grateful to HFH East Jefferson County for your faithful commitment to Nepal through these trying times! I’ve been thinking of you and all that the US has been facing in recent months. Now the Omicron wave is hitting Nepal, so another slowdown is in store. Nevertheless, construction and housing microfinance loans are moving ahead, as a safe home is more important than ever! Almost 300 new homes were built during the first half of FY22, and over 13,000 housing microfinance loans disbursed by our partners. HFH EJC is such an important part of this. 

THANK YOU and namaste,
Christy

Stories & News from our Global Partnership

Malachi 3:10 Award

Malachi 3:10 Award

May 13, 2024 | , ,

Malachi 3:10 AwardHabitat Recognized with Prestigious AwardAt the 2024 Habitat for Humanity International conference, Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County was presented with the Malachi 3:10 Award. The award is named for the Bible verse that reads “Bring the...

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