Last month, Habitat Wake had the joy of hosting a very special guest — Vandy Phal, National Director of Habitat for Humanity Cambodia.
Each year, a portion of Habitat Wake’s revenue is tithed to support global partners working to create safe, affordable housing in communities around the world. We are proud to partner with Habitat organizations in Cambodia, Honduras, and Malawi. Each group works in their unique contexts but is united by Habitat's shared vision: everyone deserves a decent place to live.
Vandy’s visit from Cambodia was a gift. Hearing firsthand about the work underway in Cambodia and their bold vision for the future reminded us how deeply connected we are to our global family.
"While poverty has decreased significantly, many Cambodian families are hovering just above the poverty line of US $1.25 a day. Nearly three-quarters of the population still live on less than US $3 a day" - Habitat for Humanity Cambodia.
Housing remains a critical need. According to the Cambodian government, the country will need to build an additional 1 million homes by 2030 to meet the demands of its growing population.
Since 2003, Habitat Cambodia has helped more than 22,000 families access safe, durable, and affordable housing. While new home construction and repairs remain a cornerstone of their work, the organization is expanding its efforts to meet a broader range of community needs. This includes improving livelihoods, supporting local markets, and strengthening climate change adaptation — all to build resilience and create lasting impact. By 2030, Cambodia aspires to reach upper-middle-income status, and Habitat Cambodia is playing a vital role in supporting that transformation.
Here in Wake and Johnston counties, you may be familiar with the local impact of our work. But your engagement goes even further than you might realize.
When you support Habitat Wake, your impact is both local and global. You directly contribute to homebuilding efforts through partnerships like the one in Cambodia. Every gift becomes part of this global story of hope and transformation.
If you're interested in learning more about our international partnerships and the ways your support makes a difference both locally and globally, we invite you to:
Learn more about Habitat Cambodia
Learn more about Habitat Wake’s global partnerships
Together, we are building more than houses — we’re building a world where everyone has a decent place to live.