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Affordable and Adequate housing assistance can lead to: reduced emotional stress, fewer doctor's visits, increased happiness,
After receiving shelter, people feel more in control and have better decision-making capacities.
Building 1 affordable home can create 5 direct jobs and up to 8 indirect jobs.
46.2% of Ethiopian shelter recipients saw a increase in income and better access to food
Shelter and settlements are also often used as a financial institution, a factory, a meeting place, a granary
Affordable and stable shelter can provide opportunities for financial stability and employment. Ongoing construction and maintenance of shelter and settlements can be an opportunity for employment...
In Nigeria, the rate of under 5 mortality in adequate housing was 40% lower than for those living in inadequate housing.
Housing interventions can reduce doctor's visits and lower healthcare spending and hospitalization rates
Housing deprevation increases the risk of disability and severe ill health over the course of life by 25%.
The strongest impacts of shelter were found to be on health, including improved physical and mental health, particularly for children, as well as enhanced well-being and morale. Poor quality...