High housing costs, limited financial resources and entrenched gender disparities have made homeownership a distant dream for many low-income women in Africa.

With only 1 in 10 able to acquire land, buy construction materials and pay for labour to construct a home and with 

Many pay a large portion of their income in rent, live poor homes, fall into debt traps with high-risk lenders and 

If we do nothing, Uganda will continue to face a worsening housing crisis, where millions of low-income women and their families remain trapped in systemic poverty.

We exist for an Africa without housing poverty where low-income women  can escape poverty, own land, gain financial independence, build wealth and secure a bright future for their children.

We enable women who have been previously overlooked by the banking system to own climate smart affordable homes that are built  by young women and men from the local communities

We train,upskill and provide employment opportunities  that enable young women to learn more skills,advance their careers  and gain financial independence especially in a male dominated  construction sector. 

Smart Havens Africa is a social enterprise founded in 2018 by Anne and Will, who drew from their personal experiences with housing poverty to drive meaningful change. Having faced housing insecurity in different ways, we understand the devastating impact it can have on individuals, families, and communities.

With a deep understanding of the issue, we are  dedicated to addressing the housing needs of low-income women and their families. We believe that safe, secure, and affordable housing is a fundamental human right,and a foundation to a secure future and we're committed to making it a reality for those who need it most.

By combining our personal experience, expertise, and passion, we aim to enable 1 million excluded low-income women to become owners of land and climate-smart homes, escape poverty, gain financial independence, build stability, skills, long-term wealth, and secure a bright future for their children by 2035.

Every home we build is more than just a roof over someone's head; it is a gateway to a better life. We're creating jobs and building climate smart, affordable homes that protect our environment.