We build climate-smart homes

for women to end poverty.

We enable women to break systemic barriers, own homes, gain financial independence, take charge of their lives, and thrive.

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The Housing

crisis

High housing costs, limited finances, and gender disparities have made homeownership a distant dream for many low-income women. Many pay a large portion of their income in rent, live in poorly built homes, and fall into debt. If we do nothing, millions of low-income women and their families in Uganda will remain trapped in systemic poverty.

1%

Access to housing finance

7%

Women landowners

50%

Monthly rent spend

We make the excluded

included

We enable low-income women and their families who have been overlooked by the traditional banking system to own climate-smart affordable homes, gain financial independence, and thrive

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

We exist to advance our vision

– A climate-smart Africa without housing poverty.

Our

model

We enable low-income women and families to become owners of land and climate-smart homes, end poverty, gain financial independence, build wealth, skills and create a bright future for their children and families

Land Equity

Providing women with access and control over land catalyzes economic growth. By purchasing land, families build credit history and collateral to access land, housing, and agriculture loans. Unlocking economic opportunities

Training for tomorrow

Equipping young women with construction, property management, safety, and financial literacy skills empowers them to break gender barriers in construction and take charge of their lives.

Homeownership

Building climate-smart resilient homes using eco-friendly, durable on-site materials and enabling women to own them through an income-based plan, fostering stability and security

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Meet the founders

Putting an end to it because we've been through it.

We are founders who have lived through difficulties and we built Smart Havens Africa into the solution we needed.

The 2024

Impact

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.

570

Lives impacted with Climate-smart Homes

75%

of our homebuilders increased their income

100%

of our customers are first-time homeowners

95%

Can afford healthy food and education for children

71%

Less embodied carbon in materials

45%

Savings on energy and 27% savings on water

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What people say

about us

Stable, affordable housing is the foundation for families and children to access quality education and build healthy, successful lives.

“It’s an excellent investment to own a house in the Kampala Metropolitan, is affordable and has a financially friendly payment plan. In addition, the idea of living in the house as you pay for it, unlike other mortgage options, is very attractive and considerate.”
Meet the Asimwe Household!
“SHA has helped me to start my homeownership Journey, a dream I never thought I would accomplish by myself. We have been offered decent housing at an affordable price, something we never thought of in day and era.”
Meet The Batambuze!
SHA creates job opportunities for all levels hence uplifting people’s lifestyle.”
Meet Carol!
“They care for the workers and don’t fail to pay when you have worked. They understand the workers’ situation; they give opportunities to learn other things you’re interested in. I am earning while acquiring masonry skills too.”
Meet Ezra!

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