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See how we’re working with local partners to get shelter to the families who need it most
Our Coronavirus Response
As coronavirus rages on, shelter saves lives
Discover how we are working to help people protect themselves in dangerously crowded camps and disaster zones.
Over a year into this pandemic and coronavirus is still dominating our lives. At ShelterBox, we have adapted how we work as coronavirus creates a whole new level of risk for vulnerable families who have lost their homes.
Right now, there are over 104 million people forced from their homes by disaster and conflict. Many will have limited access to shelter, healthcare, water, food and ways to earn a living, leaving them even more vulnerable to diseases like coronavirus.
In many of the places we have been working like India, Syria and Burkina Faso, coronavirus is still spreading rapidly.
Coronavirus is an unprecedented global humanitarian emergency. It is creating more danger for many of the world’s most vulnerable people.
Emergency shelter can, and is, saving lives in this pandemic.
‘Emergency shelter saves lives’
Our Chief Executive Sanj Srikanthan explains how we have been providing vital emergency shelter aid to communities all over the world.
How we’re responding to coronavirus
Global travel restrictions are making it tougher for us to undertake our vital work.
But our links with local partners worldwide, combined with our storage of shelter materials and tools in multiple locations globally, means we are still able to get shelter to the families who need it most.
Find out how we’re adapting how we work during the coronavirus pandemic.
“The partnership between Rotary and ShelterBox provides a place of refuge for vulnerable people to stay as healthy as possible.
When it comes to fighting a pandemic, the most vulnerable need our protection – or everyone is at risk. As emergency shelter experts, ShelterBox has a vitally important part to play in the global response to Covid-19.”
John Hewko, CEO of Rotary International, ShelterBox’s partner in disaster relief
How you can support us
Donate to our coronavirus appeal
In some of the world’s most vulnerable places, coronavirus is still a deadly threat. Devastated by disasters or forced to flee their homes, families urgently need shelter to help protect themselves from the virus.
Do something at home
You might not be able to meet in person, but you and your community can continue to make sure families around the world receive the emergency shelter they need. We have a range of ideas and resources to help here!
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How do we check that what we’ve done is effective when you can’t easily go back to ask people because most countries are on lockdown and physical distancing is the new normal?
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How we are responding to coronavirus
At ShelterBox, we’re adapting how we work as coronavirus creates a new and deadly risk for families who have lost their homes.