Home About GHF Mission/Charter History Board of Directors FAQs Situation Analysis A Growing Problem Poverty Statistics What is Adequate Shelter? Actions Needed Process Process of GHF Loan Securitization Benefits Benefits Overview Local Benefits Impact on Slums Global Benefits Partners & Contributors Contributor Benefits Sponsorship Levels Contributors Partners Make a Donation Publicity & Events Events Conferences Press Contact Contributor Benefits Sponsorship Levels Contributors Partners Make a Donation PARTNERS THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME (UN-HABITAT) This program has embraced the Global Housing Foundation as a committed partner for slum improvement programs as a follow up to the 2005 World Summit outcome of the United Nations. MERRILL LYNCH In 2007, an agreement was finalized with UN-HABITAT and Merrill Lynch to provide up to USD$250,000,000 in long-term financing to allow the working poor to finance their home purchases.