our goal is to create a network of accessible, sustainable recovery hubs across Africa to address the growing substance abuse crisis through holistic care and support.
Adolescents and young adults in Africa face a growing substance abuse crisis, with 41.6% using substances like alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, contributing to high rates of depression, school dropout, and unemployment. Existing rehabilitation services are scarce, expensive, and fail to address critical root causes like untreated mental health issues and lack of economic opportunities.
Habitat For Recovery transforms shipping containers into fully equipped recovery hubs, offering affordable medical detoxification, tailored mental health therapy, and hands-on vocational training programs. These hubs provide a holistic, region-specific approach to breaking the cycle of addiction, fostering long-term recovery, and enabling individuals to reintegrate into society with dignity and purpose.
Habitat For Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in New York and dedicated to addressing the substance abuse crisis in Zimbabwe and across Africa.
Founded on the belief that everyone deserves a chance to rebuild their lives, we focus on creating innovative, sustainable solutions to combat addiction and its root causes—unemployment, untreated mental health issues, and social stigma.
In 2024, we launched our mission by repurposing shipping containers into state-of-the-art recovery hubs providing affordable medical care, mental health support, and vocational training to individuals and families affected by substance abuse. These hubs serve as lifelines for underserved communities, offering holistic care and empowering individuals to reintegrate into society with dignity and purpose.
Our vision is to expand nationwide, creating a scalable and sustainable network of recovery hubs that transform lives and strengthen communities. At Habitat For Recovery, we’re redefining addiction recovery and paving the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.
At Habitat For Recovery, our mission is bold, and our vision is transformative. We aim to deliver measurable, meaningful, and sustainable outcomes that redefine addiction recovery across Zimbabwe and Africa.
individuals will successfully recover from substance abuse through our holistic approach, including medical detoxification, mental health support, and vocational training.
*Number proposed to increase year over year.
fully operational recovery hubs established in urban and rural communities across Zimbabwe, providing medical care, mental health support, and vocational training.
*Regional expansion will commence post 2030.
partnerships with key stakeholders established with governments, NGOs, and corporations to ensure program scalability and sustainability.
Graduates of Habitat For Recovery are not just job-ready—they are life-ready. Trained in cutting-edge 21st-century skills through our Skills for Life Initiative, they emerge as empowered, resilient, and highly capable professionals prepared to thrive in an ever-evolving global workforce. From agriculture to technology and crafts, our graduates gain practical expertise that seamlessly integrates with today’s industry demands, making them standout contributors in any field.
What sets our graduates apart is their story of transformation. They have not only mastered valuable technical skills but have also developed unparalleled resilience, adaptability, and purpose through their recovery journey. These qualities translate into exceptional problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and collaborative team players who bring innovation, discipline, and drive to every opportunity.
Employers gain more than skilled professionals—they gain changemakers. Our graduates infuse workplaces with a fresh perspective, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to inspire those around them. They are equipped to lead, innovate, and contribute meaningfully, whether launching entrepreneurial ventures, advancing in established industries, or building sustainable solutions for the future.
When you hire a Habitat For Recovery graduate, you’re not just investing in talent—you’re investing in a movement of empowerment, transformation, and hope that redefines what it means to succeed. These individuals are ready to build a better future for themselves, their employers, and their communities.
To every partner who has walked alongside us on this journey of transformation, we offer our deepest gratitude. Your contributions—whether building recovery hubs, equipping our spaces with medical supplies and tools, sponsoring vocational training programs, mentoring participants, hosting internships, or hiring our resilient graduates—are the lifeblood of our mission.
You are more than partners; you are changemakers. By investing in recovery and empowerment, you are helping to rewrite stories of addiction into legacies of hope, resilience, and opportunity. Your dedication reminds us that recovery is not just an individual journey—it is a collective triumph. Together, we are building stronger individuals, revitalized communities, and a future defined by dignity and purpose. For that, we are forever grateful.
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