Youth Programs

Thousands of students are putting their love into action through Habitat's Youth Programs.

Women Build

Women Build trains women to make a difference by building homes and communities. Thousands of houses have been built by women crews around the world – more than 1,200 since Women Build’s official creation in 1998.

How Women Build helps build more homes

Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity International program that trains women to make a difference by building homes and communities.

Thousands of houses have been built by women crews around the world – by the end of 2008, more than 1,400 homes since Women Build’s official creation in 1998. Each year, hundreds more homes are added as affiliates, donors and sponsors discover the impact of women volunteers and their resources.

How to get involved with Women Build

Women Build has a variety of ways for you to get involved, from training to travel—all of it hands-on and designed to help you learn and work.

Is it a problem if I don’t have any construction skills?
Don’t worry! Many women come to Women Build sites with no construction skills at all and still make a great impact. Training will be provided.

How do I help support the cost of Women Build?
You can help by donating to Women Build.

How do I get more information?
Contact Shelley Rodgers with the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Apopka at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (407) 880-8881 for more information.

Partnerships:

Women Build’s underwriter and major sponsors
Lowe’s is the underwriter of the Women Build program. In 2006 and 2007, Lowe’s sponsored Habitat’s First Families Building Homes Across America initiative, which challenged women governors, state first ladies and women leaders from all levels of government to make a highly visible commitment to the eradication of poverty housing in their home communities. In 2008, Lowe’s is sponsoring “National Women Build Week” during May 4-10, 2008. Lowe’s also offers free how-to clinics to Women Build affiliates that teach volunteers construction basics while providing extensive hands-on opportunities.

Home Interiors and Gifts Partnership
Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc., North America’s largest direct seller of home décor products, has donated nearly $2 million to the Women Build program and sponsors multiple builds each year in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Home Interiors decorating consultants continue to raise funds for Women Build by selling products, such as candles-in-a-jar, designated specifically for Habitat for Humanity fundraisers. In addition, Christi Carter Urschel, chairman and founder of Home Interiors Charitable Foundation®, has committed all of her profits from her decorating book, Art of Accessorizing, to support the Women Build program.