Shelter Equity isn’t new to this. With more than three decades of experience and over 5,200 housing projects completed, we’ve helped more than 16,000 people build safer, healthier lives - and we’re just getting started.

Shelter Equity doesn’t just build structures - we build systems. Every home includes access to clean water, safe sanitation, and transportation. It’s a holistic approach designed to break the cycle of poverty, not just patch it.

Some communities are harder to reach - cut off by geography, climate, or circumstance. While we work wherever the need is great, we make it a point to show up in places that are often overlooked. From flood-prone regions to remote villages, we help amplify voices that have long been left out of the conversation. Because every person deserves the chance to thrive - no matter where they live.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every project is co-created with carefully vetted local partners who know their communities best. These organizations are selected for their expertise, solid financial management, and deep local insight, ensuring every home is built to meet real needs and deliver lasting impact. That includes adapting homes for families with disabilities, so every build reflects the people it’s meant to serve.

We build homes with intention, using materials and methods that support both people and the planet. From rain catchment to solar panels to durable local materials that require minimal transport, we try to reduce environmental impact and increase long-term resilience whenever possible. By hiring local labor and partnering with small businesses, we help create jobs, strengthen local economies, and foster community ownership. It’s a smarter way to build - more efficient, more affordable, and more sustainable, and because the skills and resources stay within the community, the impact continues long after the last brick is laid.

At Shelter Equity, we believe every dollar should work hard - and go far. That’s why 92 cents of every dollar directly support our housing and infrastructure projects. The average cost of a home through our global initiatives is just $5,000, which includes on-going program support to ensure long-term success. These homes are built to last, designed with durable materials to withstand local conditions and provide safety, comfort, and stability for years to come.

This isn’t charity - it’s strategy. We combine compassion with innovation, leveraging new technologies and creative approaches to solve housing challenges at scale.

Our work directly advances multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, including poverty reduction, clean water and sanitation, and sustainable communities. We’re part of a global movement - and we’re making measurable progress.