The signing took place on 27 March in Kyiv during the First Affordable Mortgage Forum organized by the Ukrainian Financial Housing Company (UFHC) in partnership with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.
The memorandum was signed by Ievgen Metsger, Chairman of Management Board at UFHC, and Orkhan Aliyev, Head of the Habitat for Humanity Ukraine.
The parties discussed further cooperation in the field of sustainable housing finance in Ukraine and promoting the development of affordable housing for Ukrainians, providing mutual assistance in establishing communications and partnerships with other international institutions, promoting fundraising to attract national and international resources for sustainable housing initiatives through financial support, grants and partnerships with donors.
“Cooperation with Habitat for Humanity Ukraine is an important step for the development of sustainable housing finance in Ukraine. By joining our efforts, we can not only expand opportunities for providing affordable housing for Ukrainians but also create a platform for financial support and implementation of the best international practices in the field of housing construction and mortgage lending in Ukraine,” – said Ievgen Metsger, Chairman of Management Board at UFHC.
“Through this partnership with Ukrainian Financial Housing Company, we aim to bridge the gap between financial inclusion and housing solutions in Ukraine. By leveraging international expertise to develop a sustainable mortgage market, we will work together to provide affordable housing for Ukrainians in the context of a full-scale war. This collaboration combines financial innovation with Habitat’s mission to provide families with safe, decent housing. It is a testament to our shared vision and demonstrates how financial innovation and compassion can work together to create sustainable change for Ukraine,” – said Orkhan Aliyev, Head of Habitat for Humanity Ukraine.
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Habitat for Humanity International is an international non-profit organization that works to make safe, decent and affordable housing a reality for millions of people around the world. The organization is represented in more than 70 countries and works with governments, businesses and communities to implement housing construction, renovation, affordable financing and support programs for low-income families.
