Each year an estimated 100,000 people directly benefit from the time and expertise that Architecture for Humanity provides for community groups, aid organizations, housing developers, government agencies, corporate divisions, and foundations in dire need.Just their advocacy, training and outreach programs alone effect 60,000 people a year. This nonprofit design services firm was founded in 1999 and strives to build a sustainable future with the help of their network of 50,000 professionals.

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Their amazing efforts are both thoughtful and insightful. Creating lasting change in communities around the world. Here are just a few examples (from their website) of the work they accomplish with communities and organization around the world.

? Alleviating poverty and providing access to water, sanitation, power and essential services

? Bringing safe shelter to communities prone to disaster and displaced populations

? Rebuilding community and creating neutral spaces for dialogue in post-conflict areas

? Mitigating the effects of rapid urbanization in unplanned settlements

? Creating spaces to meet the needs of those with disabilities and other at-risk populations

? Reducing the footprint of the built environment and addressing climate change