Housing New Canadians Research Working Group Research partnership focused on housing access and discrimination in the Toronto area. Research projects examine the housing search process used by immigrants and refugees, the quality and cost of the housing they obtain, the degree to which their housing needs are met, and the nature and extent of any housing-related discrimination. http://www.hnc.utoronto.ca

Housing Assistance Council Helps local organizations in rural America build affordable homes. Includes information about loans, technical assistance, training, links, publications and relevant articles. http://www.ruralhome.org

McAuley Institute Offers technical and financial assistance to grassroots organizations working to expand housing opportunities and economic security for low-income women and their families. Includes current projects, how to get involved, resources, and new articles. http://www.mcauley.org/

Squat!net Information on all squatted buildings and areas around the world. An international forum on squatted houses, squatting and carsides. http://squat.net/

Almanac of Policy Issues: Housing News, background information, and links on U.S. housing issues, including public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and rent control. http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/housing.shtml

Community Housing NSW Resource for community housing providers and tenants in New South Wales. http://www.communityhousing.org.au

Homeownership Alliance Made up of groups and individuals interested in educating the public about issues related to housing and homeownership in the United States. Includes membership list and information, FAQ, press releases, and current projects. http://www.homeownershipalliance.com/

National Home of Your Own Alliance Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to promote opportunities for people with disabilities to own and control their homes. http://alliance.unh.edu/

Self-Help Enterprises Providing technical services and support, helping families and communities compete for financial resources and empowering people to be leaders. Includes current programs, how to join, FAQ and related links. http://www.selfhelpenterprises.org

Roof Magazine Bimonthly magazine on housing in Britain published by the nonprofit Shelter. Includes subscription information, resources, past articles and a look at the current issue. http://www.roofmag.org.uk

BUBL Link: Housing Reviews of Internet resources related to social housing. http://www.bubl.ac.uk/link/h/housing.htm

Housingnet UK housing information resource, containing a social housing database, information and topical debate. Also includes an online maintenance manual. http://www.housingnet.co.uk

UK Social Housing Includes up to date national news on social housing issues. There are many useful links to related sites, and also a forum to publish your views. http://www.uksocialhousing.co.uk

The Quest Trust (UK) Shares information and ideas about economic and social regeneration, and resident-led estate based projects. http://www.quest-net.org/

NPR: Housing First In this yearlong special reporting project Housing First, NPR News explores the housing dilemmas of Americans with special needs -- and how lack of housing can stymy their efforts to join mainstream society. http://www.npr.org/news/specials/housingfirst/

Joint Center for Housing Studies The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University analyzes the ways in which housing policy and practices are shaped by economic and demographic trends. http://www.jchs.harvard.edu/

Australasian Housing Information Network News, reports, conferences and employment opportunities from leading Australian housing policy and research centres. http://www.ahin.infoxchange.net.au/

Australasian Housing Institute Professional body for individual practitioners in the broad social housing sector in Australasia - linking social housing workers in Australia and New Zealand. Details of membership benefits, events and publications. http://www.housinginstitute.org/

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute AHURI is a consortium of research centres funded by Australian State and Commonwealth Governments, as well as by member universities. Site includes a significant body of housing research publications funded by AHURI. http://www.ahuri.edu.au/

Chartered Institute of Housing The professional body for people working in housing in the UK. Promotes the provision and management of good quality, affordable housing. http://www.cih.org/