1,325 people in India signed a petition to show their support for the 1.1 billion people living in informal settlements across the world. The petition was part of Habitat for Humanity’s Invisible Billion campaign, which urged G7 countries, some of the world’s most powerful economies to recognise adequate housing as a key international development priority.

Through this simple yet powerful act of solidarity, individuals in India stood with vulnerable families around the globe, echoing Habitat’s belief that safe shelter is foundational to human dignity, health and opportunity.

India is among the few countries in the world with a structured housing programme like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) which aims to ensure ‘Housing for All’ by providing affordable housing to millions of low-income families. Habitat for Humanity India complements these national efforts by helping poor, marginalised and vulnerable families build safe, decent and disaster-resilient homes.