International FORA
The American reality television series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition primarily operates within the United States, but it has had an impact and presence in some international forums through specific episodes, global airings, and collaborations..
Key international aspects include:
- International Aid Focused Episodes: The show has featured U.S.-based families involved in international humanitarian work. In a 2011 episode, the team built a new home for the Hurston family, who founded Air Mobile Ministries to provide clean water to disaster-ravaged areas globally.
- Support for Resettled Refugees: A 2020 episode featured the Barobi family, a resettled refugee family from the Democratic Republic of the Congo living in Utah. This episode was supported by USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s US partner, through various activations and a grant to a local organization helping other refugees.
- Global Syndication: The original series and the 2020 reboot have been broadcast in many countries around the world, including the UK, allowing international audiences to view the show and its format.
- Format Adaptation: While not the original show itself, the concept of home renovation shows with a significant emotional component and community involvement has inspired similar programs in other countries.
- Product Placement/Partnerships: The show has leveraged partnerships with global brands and organizations to facilitate its makeovers and related charitable efforts, sometimes involving international supply chains or travel logistics (e.g., air transportation provided by Southwest Airlines)
