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  • Essay / Habitat for Humanity International Inc. - 2670

    Habitat for Humanity International Inc. is a 501(c)3 Christian nonprofit organization based in Americus, Georgia that builds and repairs houses around the world for low-income families. Millard and Linda Fuller founded the organization in 1976, with whom they were inspired to expand the organization after visiting the Koinonia Farm in 1965 for a service business. Millard and Clarence Jordan, a farmer in Koinonia, created the idea of ​​“housing partnerships” where volunteers help low-income people build suitable housing. Today, Habitat has built and repaired more than 800,000 homes (“The Habitat Story”). Therefore, in this article, there will be a discussion on the mission of Habitat for Humanity and its strategies for developing countries versus developed countries. In addition, the effectiveness, composition and efficiency of the working councils of Habitat affiliated organizations will be examined, the impact that the organization has on their "partner" families and their communities, the problems facing the organization confronted and whether it is fully fulfilling its mission to the maximum of its abilities. Finally, there will be a review of the organization's strategic plan for 2014-2018 and whether their new approaches will increase their capacity, impact and effectiveness. Habitat's mission is that it "believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live..." Therefore, the organization builds and repairs homes around the world through its extensive volunteer base, donations of materials and support in the form of donations. It has enjoyed great success and sustainability thanks to its large volunteer base and connections to local communities through its many affiliated organizations. «...... middle of paper ......g and other resources. Additionally, the organization needs to attract more community members to its affiliate boards if it wants to effectively impact the community and understand the personal challenges it is working to solve with its services. Hopefully, Habitat will implement the plans outlined in its “Strategic Plan for 2014-2018” to include its partnership with NGOs in developing countries and the use of MFH loans, as well as a defined marketing plan and l increase in its marketing operations. As a result, the organization would have increased funding and tangible resources for its operations, allowing it to offer higher quality services to more families in need across the world. Overall, this sustainable organization has many problems that can be addressed and resolved properly through better management, marketing and financial strategies..