-Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 175, 000 houses, providing shelter for nearly 900,000 people worldwide.

-Now at work in 100 countries, we are building a house every 26 minutes.

-By 2005, Habitat houses will be sheltering 1 million people.

-Habitat houses are purchased by the homeowner families. Three factors      make the houses affordable to low-income people worldwide:

Houses are sold at no profit, with no interest
charged on the mortgage
Homeowners and volunteers build the houses
under trained supervision
Individuals, corporations, faith groups and others
provide financial support

-Homeowner families are chosen according to their need; their ability to repay the no-profit, no-interest mortgage; and their willingness to work in partnership with Habitat.