Our Coronavirus Response
Discover how we are working to help people protect themselves from coronavirus in dangerously crowded camps and disaster zones.
Coronavirus Urgent Appeal
We are helping families now. Your vital support will help protect people from coronavirus in dangerously crowded camps and after disasters.
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Single MonthlySingle donation of
£14
Could buy two thermal blankets to keep a family warm
Single donation of
£30
Could provide a cooking set that helps families have a hot meal together
Single donation of
£94
Could provide two water filtration kits that make contaminated water drinkable
Single donation of
£385
Could provide a bespoke all-purpose tent, large enough for a whole family
YOUR DONATION
When giving to ShelterBox you contribute to a general donation fund.
This helps us to prepare for future disasters by positioning aid around the world and to react quickly when disasters do take place. We use your support to choose exactly the right aid for each community after disaster strikes.
Monthly donation of
£5
Essentials after disasters
Monthly donation of
£10
Driving change for vulnerable families
Monthly donation of
£20
Security and shelter all year round
YOUR MONTHLY GIFT
Natural disasters and conflicts never take days off, and neither do we.
By supporting us with a regular gift you are helping us to reach the most vulnerable families in need of shelter. Not just the lives devastated by high-profile disasters, but those that never hit the headlines.
Warmth and protection from the cold
Helping families spend quality time together
Safe, clean drinking water
Safety from the elements and privacy for families
Going the extra mile to reach remote communities
Providing a safe place to call home
Transforming lives by igniting hope
Emergency aid can be life-saving
Coronavirus is one of the biggest threats to humanity right now. Like you, we are worried about the impact this is having on our lives and the world around us.
Now imagine not having a home during this time. Displaced families around the world have no private space to isolate and protect themselves from the virus, no access to clean water to wash their hands, and no blankets to keep them warm.
The need for humanitarian support is greater than ever for families already living in inhumane conditions.
Right now, we are working even harder with our partners around the world to provide families with the emergency shelter they need now, more than ever. But we urgently need additional support to put our plans into action, help slow the spread of the disease and save lives.
How can we help?
Our tents and shelter kits can help people to keep distance from each other.
Emergency shelter is absolutely vital for helping people move from overcrowded camps and collective centres to a more private space.
By providing blankets and sleeping mats we are helping to keep people warm and dry. Water filters and cooking sets allow families to have warm meals and clean water – you can help families stay as healthy as possible.
Our partners in Syria, Cameroon and Ethiopia are working hard to get our emergency shelter to people who need it, whilst implementing measures to reduce social contact during assessments and distributions.
In Syria, we are now providing hand soap and washing basins in addition to our essential shelter aid. These will enable families to protect themselves as much as possible from the deadly virus.
Disasters don't stop
Other disasters will continue to strike in 2020, leaving huge numbers of families vulnerable and without a home.
Our resources are currently under huge strain, but with additional funding we will provide emergency shelter in the aftermath of these new conflicts and disasters wherever we can – so families can recover faster and be less exposed to the risks of coronavirus.
More from our coronavirus response
ShelterBox 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.
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Emergency shelter can save lives by slowing the spread of Coronavirus. Find out why shelter is absolutely vital right now.