Habitat For Humanity Zambia

What Habitat For Humanity Zambia does

Habitat For Humanity Zambia is the Zambia national affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a U.S.-headquartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1976 globally and established in Zambia in 1984. The affiliate supports low-income families with affordable housing, water and sanitation (WASH), and secure land tenure solutions as part of Habitat's broader Africa regional operations. Habitat's operating model is built around partner families who contribute sweat equity alongside volunteers, then occupy homes financed through affordable mortgages; complementary programs include disaster response, aging-in-place home repairs for older adults, neighborhood revitalization, and the Habitat ReStore retail network of more than 1,000 locations across six countries that sells donated furniture, appliances, and building materials to fund the mission.

The organization is not technology-driven; its core capability is construction, community mobilization, and donor stewardship. Habitat generates revenue through a diversified nonprofit mix: individual donations (one-time and recurring), corporate partnerships (Wells Fargo Foundation, Whirlpool, Lowe's, Thrivent, GAF, Andersen Corporation), ReStore retail proceeds, planned giving and bequests, and goods donations. Marketing and distribution are multi-channel: direct volunteer build programs, ReStore retail, Global Village international volunteer travel, advocacy (including the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act), and a strong digital/earned-media presence led by CEO Jonathan Reckford and CCO Amy Dunham. Globally, Habitat has helped more than 65 million people build, improve, or finance homes, with the U.S. ReStore network alone generating over $1 billion for the mission between 2011 and 2021.

Leadership of the parent organization is CEO Jonathan Reckford, with senior executives including Chief Communications Officer Amy Dunham, VP of Government Relations and Advocacy Chris Vincent, and VP & General Counsel H. Harp. The affiliate network operates as largely independent legal entities governed by their own boards, with the parent headquartered at 285 Peachtree Center Ave NE in Atlanta, Georgia. While the Zambia entity's specific financials and headcount are not disclosed in the input, it operates as part of Habitat's global movement now spanning more than 70 countries and continues to expand programmatic scope into WASH, land tenure, and housing finance.

Name

Habitat For Humanity Zambia

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity International, Inc.

Website

https://habitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Habitat For Humanity Zambia is the Zambia affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, supporting low-income families with affordable housing, water and sanitation, and secure land tenure solutions as part of a global nonprofit housing movement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Nonprofit housing
• Home construction
• Volunteer programs
• Water and sanitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monetary donations from individuals supporting the housing mission. Donors can give online, by phone, or mail.
2. Habitat ReStore Sales: Retail sales of donated new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, and building materials. Over 1,000 ReStore locations across six countries generate proceeds supporting the mission. From 2011-2021, U.S. ReStores generated over $1 billion.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate donations, grants, cause marketing, and workplace giving programs. Companies like Wells Fargo, Whirlpool, Lowe's, and others provide funding, products, and volunteer support.
4. Planned Giving/Legacy Income: Bequests, stock donations, and donor-advised fund contributions for long-term sustainability.
5. Goods Donations: Donated items including cars, building materials, and goods that are sold through ReStores or used in construction.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity Zambia, as part of the global Habitat for Humanity network, supports low-income families with affordable housing, water and sanitation, and secure land tenure solutions. Partner families contribute sweat equity alongside volunteers to build their own homes and pay affordable mortgages. The organization also delivers home repair services for older adults, disaster response, housing finance, and neighborhood revitalization programs.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity operates as a global nonprofit housing organization offering a portfolio of programs centered on affordable housing construction, repair, and community development. Core offerings include Habitat ReStore retail operations selling donated home goods, home construction and repair services, Global Village international volunteer travel, and specialized initiatives like disaster response and neighborhood revitalization. Regional programs in Latin America and the Caribbean include Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, WASH programs, housing finance, and the 100 Mil Pisos para Jugar campaign. The organization connects to supporters through donation platforms, advocacy programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Habitat ReStore: Home improvement stores and donation centers selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, building materials. Proceeds support Habitat's mission to build homes, communities and hope.
• Habitat ReStore
• Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter
• Global Village

Products and services

• Home Construction

Quantifiable outcome

• 65+ million people helped build homes since founding
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Whirlpool CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing solar panels for Habitat homes. Grant funding enabled solar panels for Habitat homeowners David and Daniela, helping them achieve greater financial security through reduced energy costs.
• Lowe'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing home modification products. Lowe volunteers helped install a stair lift for Habitat homeowner Richard, enabling aging in place safely for 46 years.
• GAFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding materials manufacturer supporting Carter Work Project. GAF employees volunteered to help build all-electric affordable and sustainable homes at The Heights during Habitat's 2024 Carter Work Project.
• Andersen CorporationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWindow manufacturer supporting Carter Work Project. Andersen Corporation employees volunteered to advance affordable housing in their local community during Habitat's Carter Work Project in Minnesota's Twin Cities.
• ThriventcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partner supporting Habitat's work worldwide. Thrivent volunteers participate in builds through Habitat and Thrivent Worldwide program, combining faith-based community engagement with affordable housing mission.
• CBS SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner donating building materials. After Super Bowl LV in Tampa, CBS Sports donated lumber from dismantled risers, staging, stands and more to Habitat Hillsborough's ReStore.
• Austin Energy Green BuildingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded 4-star rating to Austin ReStore building for sustainable construction. The building reused 96% of the previous structure and features a 260-kilowatt solar array supporting 100% of the ReStore's annual electricity usage.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with clúster Estudios Transdisciplinares del Cuidado (ETC) developing gender perspective manual for social housing projects and practical guide for programmatic planning in Habitat LAC region.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WaterAid: International nonprofit focused on WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) access in developing countries including Zambia. Highly comparable in programmatic focus on water and sanitation alongside the Habitat Zambia WASH portfolio.
• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian and development nonprofit with comparable programs in housing recovery, disaster response, WASH, and economic development across fragile states including sub-Saharan Africa.
• YouthBuild USA: Nonprofit network providing education and construction training for low-income youth who build affordable housing in their communities, with direct overlap to Habitat's Youth Programs and affordable housing construction mission.
• World Vision International: Large faith-based international development organization operating community development and shelter programs across Africa including Zambia. Highly comparable funding model (donor-driven, child sponsorship) and operating geography.
• Homes For Our Troops: Nonprofit that builds specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans, operating a comparable volunteer-build model with corporate partners like Lowe's that overlaps with Habitat's Veterans Build program.
• Habitat for Humanity International: The parent/affiliate network organization. Habitat for Humanity International operates the global brand and coordinates the country affiliates including the Zambia office, sharing the same volunteer build, ReStore, and affordable housing model.
• Self-Help (Center for Community Development): U.S.-based nonprofit CDFI providing affordable housing finance, development, and homeownership services through a comparable nonprofit/capital-hybrid model.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit developer and investor in affordable housing combining development, financing, and policy advocacy, comparable to Habitat's home construction plus housing finance plus advocacy model.
• NeighborWorks America: U.S. network of affordable housing and community development nonprofits operating a federated affiliate structure analogous to Habitat's model, delivering homeownership counseling and rehabilitation services.

Emerging players

• Grameen Foundation: International microfinance and social enterprise nonprofit focused on poverty alleviation including housing finance for the poor, comparable to Habitat's housing finance programs in developing markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Habitat_LAC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/hphlac
• Facebookfacebook.com/habitatparalahumanidad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-lac
• Instagraminstagram.com/habitat_lac

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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