Where technology meets tradition to create housing that changes lives
Safe Homes, Better Futures Through Innovative Housing Solutions
Every home tells a story. For 1.6 billion people worldwide, that story is one of daily uncertainty, living in structures that could fail at any moment. By 2030, this number could reach 3 billion. But together, we can write a different story.
A safe and secure home is something most of us take for granted.
1 in 4 people live in substandard housing
A safe and secure home is something most of us take for granted.
That's about 1.6 billion people worldwide.
Substandard housing refers to homes that are unsafe, overcrowded, lack basic utilities like clean water, or are at risk of collapsing.
Consequences
HEALTH RISK:
Cause or increase the risk of various illnesses and injuries, thereby worsening the physical and mental health of the inhabitants.
ECONOMIC RISKS:
Families stuck in the poverty cycle because of health issues, social and economical exclusion.
SOCIAL INEQUALITY:
Marginalized groups face higher barriers to secure adequate housing.
Our housing activities
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“I used to be afraid in my previous house. In our new home, we will be safe for at least 25 years. There’s nothing to worry about anymore.”
Reshmi Kamath - Charpari Terai, Nepal
Bamboo
The Base Bahay Foundation is a leading global competence center for bamboo construction innovating building solutions and pursuing fundamental research of bamboo as a building material. Building on this know-how, the Base Bahay Foundation develops entire industries aiming to deliver green and disaster-resilient housing focusing on the needs of disadvantaged families - currently in the Philippines and Nepal. This includes enterprise development, financing schemes as well as collaboration with governments on professional codes and standards for bamboo construction. Using its know-how, BASE also supports bamboo entrepreneurs and regulators worldwide in driving bamboo construction as a green alternative to conventional building acitivites.
Housing Systems
To create lasting change in the housing sector, we must address all key aspects of the housing challenge. Through our Housing Systems program, we work to develop targeted products and services, establish supply chains into informal neighborhoods, ensure quality of construction practices, facilitate access to housing finance and land, and advocate for targeted policies and regulations. By connecting these elements, we aim to positively impact housing ecosystems in the Global South and ultimately improve the quality of life in vulnerable communities.
Training the Builders
Ensuring safer housing requires more than just advanced technology; proper implementation is key. In partnership with public authorities and private firms, we raise awareness among self-managed and informal builders about better construction practices using innovative, high-quality building materials. We also integrate certified training programs into their portfolios, ensuring builders are equipped with the skills needed for safer and more effective construction in low-cost environments.
“I used to be afraid in my previous house. In our new home, we will be safe for at least 25 years. There’s nothing to worry about anymore.”
Reshmi Kamath - Charpari Terai, Nepal
