Signium Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Support Crisis Relief Efforts

Signium is proud to support Habitat for Humanity International in its efforts to provide critical relief and recovery for communities impacted by natural disasters and conflict.

Signium’s 2024 donation, a percentage of the company’s annual turnover, will assist Habitat for Humanity in addressing the aftermath of the devastating floods in Romania and other parts of  Eastern Europe, as well as aiding families displaced by the ongoing Gaza and Lebanon conflicts.  

Sebastian Stein, Managing Partner at Signium Romania and a key advocate for this initiative, highlights the pressing nature of these crises, saying,

“Because of the devastating impact that these disasters have on countless families across Eastern Europe and the Middle East, they demand an immediate and structured response. Habitat for Humanity’s holistic approach ensures both swift relief and long-term recovery. Given the evidence of transparency and excellence in their work, forging a partnership with Habitat for Humanity during this time was a straightforward decision.” 

Why Habitat for Humanity? 

As part of its social responsibility strategy, Signium invests significant effort each year in hand-picking a humanitarian organization with which to partner. After thorough research, careful analysis of associations with the highest impact on disaster relief and recovery, and gathering positive responses from key individuals in the affected regions, Habitat for Humanity was selected by unanimous decision. The global non-profit organization boasts an unparalleled reputation for disaster recovery and housing reconstruction, providing comprehensive solutions that include temporary shelter, construction materials, and manpower.  

“What sets Habitat for Humanity apart is its ability to mobilize experts, volunteers, and resources efficiently. They do more than simply arrive on the scene with food and water for the day – although this is important, too. Their strategic approach ensures that every donation creates a tangible, lasting impact. We’ve seen how quickly and effectively they acted in Eastern Europe – now, given the situation in Lebanon and Gaza, we wholeheartedly entrust our contribution to them, to provide relief and help to those affected in these areas too.” 

Sebastian Stein, Managing Partner Romania

Notably, Habitat for Humanity also enables communities to rebuild and prepare for the future. Through community capacity building initiatives, Habitat for Humanity empowers communities to strengthen their skills, knowledge, and resources so they can better respond to and recover from disasters, as well as prepare for future challenges. This could include training local builders, educating families about disaster risk reduction, or providing tools and guidance to help communities rebuild sustainably. 

Representing Habitat for Humanity in the partnership with Signium, Associate Director of Partnerships, Tomas Kelley, says,

“We are grateful to Signium for their generous support and unwavering commitment to our mission. Partnerships like these are the cornerstone of our ability to provide both immediate relief and long-term recovery to families affected by crises. By forging collaborations with companies like Signium, we can amplify our impact and work together toward building stronger, more resilient communities. This partnership is a testament to the power of collective action and shared purpose in creating lasting change.” 

A global organization with humanity at its heart 

Through this partnership, Signium hopes to inspire others within its network and beyond to contribute to similar causes.  

Stein urges companies to get involved in local and global communities, for the greater good:

“We must support people in the midst of unprecedented difficulties, especially when we’re in the position to do so – it’s just the right thing to do. For companies, it’s important to make social causes a part of business strategy and to treat them with the same due diligence that you’d give any other business activity. Research and partner with philanthropic organizations with a reputation for making a real, long-term difference.”  

As an international firm with a vested interest in human success and well-being, Signium prides itself on being both locally engaged and globally impactful. This annual charitable initiative aligns with its mission to create meaningful change in the communities it operates in. Annelize van Rensburg, Director Executive Search at Signium Africa and Signium’s global Chairperson, notes,

“This partnership reflects our values, which includes placing people at the heart of everything we do, and our commitment to making a difference – not just in the boardrooms but in the world at large, not just for societies to survive but to thrive again.” 

The company emphasizes that donations – whether individual or corporate – can significantly impact affected communities. For those interested in contributing, Habitat for Humanity offers streamlined donation options, ensuring every contribution reaches those in need quickly.

For more information or to contribute to Habitat for Humanity’s vital work, visit Habitat for Humanity’s website. If you’d like to make a financial contribution, online donations are secure and immediate.