{"id":2,"date":"2016-12-12T15:58:04","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T06:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/habitatjp.org\/en\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-07-18T11:14:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T02:14:42","slug":"aboutus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/habitatjp.org\/en\/aboutus","title":{"rendered":"About Habitat"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/strong>Our mission, vision and principles<\/h2>\n

Our mission<\/h3>\n

Seeking to put God\u2019s love into action Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.<\/p>\n

Our vision<\/h3>\n

A world where everyone has a decent place to live.<\/p>\n

Our principles<\/h3>\n
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  1. Demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ.<\/li>\n
  2. Focus on shelter.<\/li>\n
  3. Advocate for affordable housing.<\/li>\n
  4. Promote dignity and hope.<\/li>\n
  5. Support sustainable and transformative development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Who we are<\/h2>\n

    Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community, and all over the world, to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With your support, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families.<\/p>\n

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    Habitat for Humanity Japan<\/span><\/a>\n

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    Why shelter<\/p>\n

    Every day, more and more families find themselves in a struggle to keep a decent roof over their heads. A decent home brings long-lasting positive outcomes. Find out more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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    Critical housing issues<\/p>\n

    The problem is serious and the need is great. But something can be done. Find out how. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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    Where we build<\/p>\n

    Habitat works in more than 70 countries, partnering with families in need of safe and secure homes. Learn more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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    Habitat's history<\/p>\n

    Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The times have changed but the Habitat story is the same \u2014 through shelter, we empower. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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    Habitat works in Japan<\/p>\n

    Habitat\u2019s work in Japan
    \nSince 2001, we have been partnering with corporates, schools and individuals to raise funds and awareness of the need for decent, affordable housing. Find out more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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    Stay connected<\/p>\n

    Our newsletter, which carries both English and Japanese content, is published twice a year. Read past issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Our safeguarding policy<\/p>\n

    Habitat Japan strives to create activities where everyone involved can participate safely and with peace of mind. For information on safeguarding, click here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Our mission, vision and principles Our mission Seeking to put God\u2019s love into action Habitat for Humanity brin […]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1555,"parent":0,"menu_order":118,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"page-non_donate.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t