In 2026, the initiative’s first full year of year-round implementation, Home for a Home projects will include 3,550 sustainable refugee shelters in Chad – where more than 150,000 refugees have recently fled to escape the conflict in neighbouring Sudan – in partnership with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).

At the same time, an additional 300 homes (50 of which will be accessible to people with disabilities) will be built in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organisation that works around the world to help more families access a safe and decent place to live. Additional funding will be provided for community training and water supply infrastructure improvements.

Lastly, in partnership with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), the Home for a Home initiative will renovate 150 homes in the Lebanese village of Ghazze in the Bekaa Valley, which hosts around 19,000 residents, including Lebanese and Syrian families. The village is now also hosting hundreds of people displaced by renewed hostilities in South Lebanon, placing additional pressure on housing and basic services. Through this project, families living in unsafe, damaged or inadequate homes will receive support to improve their living conditions, reduce protection risks and regain a sense of dignity and safety at home.

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Humanitarian Envoy of TBHF and Chairman of Arada, said: “This programme reflects a shared vision of social responsibility that extends beyond business. ‘Home for a Home’ ensures that every success story in our communities creates a ripple of hope that extends far beyond our borders. We are proud to deepen our commitment through new partnerships and a broader, more impactful global reach.”

His Excellency Mariam Al Hammadi, Advisory Board Member of The Big Heart Foundation, said: “A safe home is more than a place of shelter. It is the foundation of dignity, protection and the ability to rebuild life after displacement, hardship or crisis. Through this partnership with Arada Foundation, the Home for a Home initiative is evolving into a sustained global commitment that links responsible business growth to direct humanitarian impact. At The Big Heart Foundation, we believe meaningful change occurs when partnerships respond to urgent needs while creating the conditions for families and communities to regain stability, safety and hope.”

Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said: “Whether you’re buying in London, Sharjah, Dubai or Sydney, the story is the same – when you buy a home for your family, you’re also buying a home for a family in need. Making this a year-round, global initiative highlights our belief that responsible development must uplift others. Every home we sell now helps build a safer, more dignified life for someone else and supports local economies in a wide variety of meaningful ways.”

Home for a Home, originally a Ramadan initiative in 2022 and launched by the Arada Foundation, has to date funded the construction of more than 2,100 homes for refugees and displaced people in Kenya, Chad and Syria, in partnership with key partners including UNHCR.

Beyond building homes, the initiative supports local infrastructure, education, healthcare and employment opportunities, creating ecosystems that empower families to achieve long-term stability. Home for a Home has so far positively impacted more than 76,000 individuals globally in communities affected by poverty, displacement or humanitarian crises. 

Home for a Home aligns with Arada’s commitment to sustainable development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the crucial role businesses can play in advancing societal well-being and environmental sustainability.

Home for a Home was recognised with a Platinum Award at the recent Global ESG Awards and honoured at the 2023 Arabia CSR Awards.