Protecting Lives and Livelihoods Worldwide

We are the global leader in systems change for resilient housing.

Global | Safer People

Global | Orgs Changed

Global | Women Trained

Global | Technical Modules Produced

Global | Assets Protected

Data is current as of March 31, 2024.

Resilient Housing, the Build Change way

Underlying our work is the desire to have a positive and lasting impact by changing housing systems. To do this, we promote a program model that is both economically and socially sustainable. The Build Change model for resilient housing centers on the following:

Homeowner-driven implementation

Promoting gender equity

A holistic approach toward home improvement

A smarter approach toward risk management

The Build Change Guide to Resilient Housing

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: Governments
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: Partners
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: Implementers
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: Our Team
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Testimonials

Now I am very, very secure. I love the house and I love how the engineers and team leaders built it.
Naomie Gobert Chantal

It’s not just about strengthening a home. It’s about building resilient women-led, home-based businesses.
Subhadra Timilsina

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The Climate Resilient Housing Initiative, powered by Build Change, is a Race to Resilience initiative engaging decision-makers and homeowners across the housing value chain to build climate resilience.

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The Build Change technical assistance platform, BCtap, is an end-to-end solution that pairs technology with subject matter expertise to take resilient housing programs to scale.

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