MAHARASHTRA (India CSR): Habitat for Humanity India, a leading housing non-profit, welcomed 50 employees from Samsung C&T for a volunteer build in Saware village located in Palghar district of Maharashtra. The employees participated in two phases, with the first group of 25 members volunteering on 1st February 2025 and the second group on 15th February 2025. Working alongside three future homeowners, these volunteers played a crucial role in helping construct safe and secure homes for families belonging to the Warli tribal community.
Partnership for Housing and Sanitation
This initiative is part of the ongoing partnership between Habitat for Humanity India and Samsung C&T, which was announced in December 2024. The collaboration focuses on building new homes for 15 families and improved sanitation facilities in three Zilla Parishad schools benefitting 850 schoolchildren.
Volunteer Builds: A Core Mission
Speaking about the initiative, Anand Kumar Bolimera, National Director, Habitat for Humanity India said, “Volunteer builds are at the heart of Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build homes, communities and hope. The dedication and enthusiasm of Samsung C&T volunteers exemplify the power of collaboration in creating a positive impact. By working alongside homeowners, they are not just constructing homes — they are helping families build a foundation for a better future. This partnership highlights the profound impact the corporate professionals can create in driving meaningful social transformation through volunteering.”
Hands-On Participation and Social Impact
Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group employees actively participated in key construction activities, learning firsthand the challenges and triumphs of building homes with the marginalised communities. Their efforts highlighted the role of corporate partnerships and volunteering in driving sustainable social change and showcased the importance of improved housing as a cornerstone for empowerment and progress.
Commitment to Corporate-Led Community Development
This volunteer build underscores Habitat for Humanity India’s ongoing commitment to engage corporate partners in hands-on community development. As more organisations embrace corporate social responsibility (CSR) as well as the environmental, social and governance (ESG) driven initiatives, Habitat for Humanity India continues to address housing challenges faced by the low-income families through collective action and impact.
(India CSR)
