Habitat for Humanity Ireland Ltd

Public benefits

(a)The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include: Homes Security of Tenure Access to affordable loans Improved health, education and livelihood opportunities Water and sanitation People empowered to help themselves – special focus on women, children and the most vulnerable Immediate and longterm support following humanitarian

disaster (b) The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include: Local people can access building and home improvement materials at affordable prices Tons of reusable materials diverted from landfill People, particularly vulnerable groups gain new skills for employment People have an opportunity to contribute to the local community and build confidence and capacity through volunteering The wider community, including schools and other groups, understand the impacts and benefits of reuse and how they can contribute c) The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include: People understand that housing has a critical role in breaking the cycle of poverty, we aim to motivate people across Northern Ireland to play and active part in ending poverty by speaking out, donating, volunteering or praying. We deliver a number of programmes for young people including Youth Build, Good Relations and Citizenship, Hands up for Habitat and Our Waste our World. These have measurable learning outcomes which are evaluated to ensure impact. People of all ages have an opportunity to engage directly with Habitat’s local and global work, this can include practical engagement onsite in Northern Ireland or alongside partner programmes around the world. (a) Performance monitored internally and externally, annual report and accounts, global Habitat publications shared on website habitatni.co.uk Accountable to donors, supporters, volunteers and beneficiaries through Humanitarian Accountability Partnership standards and other relevant best practice guidelines. Risk of harm to staff, beneficiaries or volunteers in some countries where we work, including health and safety on building sites, disaster or conflict. There are global quality standards for building and minimum standards for sending and hosting volunteers which all Habitat programmes comply with. Risks are carefully evaluated and appropriate action is taken to avoid or mitigate the risk to ensure that the benefits of the project outweigh any potential risks. (b) Performance monitored by the amount of material diverted from landfill, number of people who access materials and the impact for volunteers. Mentor support provided to individuals. We measure the skills learned and get regular feedback from volunteers and partner organizations regarding the impact of the experience. Risks in handling and collecting materials for re-use and recycling which are avoided or mitigated through effective processes which include training and support for staff and volunteers and regular review. b) Performance monitored by evaluating our programmes and we ensure that we work within good practice guidelines for our sector, for example with Volunteer Now and Coalition of Aid and Development Organisations. Feedback directly from individuals who take part and from partner organizations. Feedback used to inform future development. Risks associated with the delivery of any programme; health and safety onsite or visiting ReStore. Child protection and vulnerable adults and appropriate training and procedures are in place. Risk assessments are completed and risks avoided or mitigated. All programmes are evaluated post delivery and any learning included in our programme development.

What your organisation does

Habitat works where it matters most; at the heart of communities, beside families in need, offering a ‘hand-up’ out of poverty through simple, decent housing. A simple home changes lives. Families are healthier, children do better in school and parents’ income stabilises.