Rebuilding together in Vanuatu
Shelley's Story
Shelley lost her home when Cyclone Harold devastated Vanuatu. See how her community rebuilt together.
Stories of impact after disaster
Every family has a story; see how your support transforms lives after disaster
You help create strong foundations
Shelter is more than just a roof – it’s a home. It’s the foundation for life, for families, for communities, for peace.
When disasters and conflicts rob people of their homes, we can’t wave a magic wand to replace what was lost, but we can provide people with the tools to start the process of their own recovery.
Using our shelter kits and tarpaulins, families can create a home after disaster. Our blankets, solar lights, cooking sets and mats offer a sense of comfort and relief, giving people space to heal from physical and emotional trauma.
Your support provides shelter that protects families from burning heat, bitter cold, dangerous animals and disease, and so much more. In these trying times, shelter creates a space where families can isolate away from others and reduce the risk of coronavirus.
Read the powerful stories of people your support has helped below.
Why support ShelterBox?
With over 20 years of experience, we are experts in emergency shelter after disaster. We often work in places that others don’t, making sure that we reach families who need support to take the next step in resuming their livelihoods.
From Cameroon to Syria, all the way to the Philippines and the Caribbean, we have provided shelter to over 2 million people so far. And in these uncertain times, your support is more valuable than ever.
Despite the challenges, we are working nonstop as part of the global effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Thanks to your incredible support and the help of our partners worldwide, we provided shelter to 143,000 people in 2021.
We won’t stop until we see a world where no family goes without shelter after disaster. Will you help us?
We put families first
We have a flexible approach and we work with families to understand what they most need to support their own recovery after disaster.
We are focused
We specialise in emergency shelter and the essential tools needed to help rebuild homes after disaster.
We go further
We go to hard to reach communities, often those that are overlooked by others.
We are global
We have a global network of supporters raising vital funds to help us in our mission. We are official project partners with Rotary International, and Rotarians around the world help us connect with local communities when disaster strikes.
FAMILIES YOU ARE HELPING
Stories from Yemen
Ali's story
Ali lives in a camp for displaced people in the Marib region of Yemen, with his family of eight. Read his story.
Starting again after Typhoon Goni
Jennifer's story
Read how Jennifer used ShelterBox aid to repair her home that was damaged by Typhoon Goni (Rolly) in the Philippines.
A childhood lost to Boko Haram
Guidadi's story
Read how 13-year-old Guidadi became responsible for his siblings after losing his parents to Boko Haram.
Starting again after the Haiti earthquake
Marcel's story
Read how Marcel’s life was interrupted by the Haiti earthquake and how ShelterBox supported him.
Surviving 2020's worst hurricane
Maryuri's story
Read how Maryuri from Honduras managed to rebuild after Hurricanes Eta and Iota.
Running away from Boko Haram
Esther's story
Esther was forced to flee several times because of Boko Haram violence, before reaching Minawao camp. Read her story of survival.
Surviving the conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia
Shewit's story
When violence broke in her village in Tigray, Ethiopia, Shewit ran with her four children. Read her story of survival.
Recovering after Cyclone Harold
John's story
Read how John and his family protected themselves from the menacing cyclone and how ShelterBox helped.
Warmth in the harsh Syrian winter
Hamda's story
Hamda is just one of the millions of people pushed from their homes in Syria. Read her story here.
Recovering after Typhoon Vongfong
Nelcie's story
Read how Nelcie used ShelterBox aid to recover after Typhoon Vongfong.
A new life in Cameroon
Fatima's story
Read how Fatima fled her village in Nigeria with her two children to finally re-settle in Cameroon.
Recovering after the earthquake in Nepal
Surya's story
When the devastating earthquake hit Nepal, Surya almost died. Read her story of survival and recovery.
Relief from the storm in Fiji
Diane's story
Read how Diane and her family recovered after Cyclone Winston.
Warmth and light in Syria
Ahmad's story
Working in partnership with ReliefAid, we provided Ahmad with the tools he needed to start the process of recovery.
Recovery in Dominica after Hurricane Maria
Simon's story
When Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc in Dominica in 2017, it destroyed Simon’s house. Read how we have supported Simon in rebuilding his home and finding comfort once again.
Recovering after the earthquakes in Indonesia
Erti's story
See how Erti is recovering after the devastating earthquakes that hit Indonesia in 2018.
A new home after the floods in Paraguay
Cecilio's story
When the rising water levels flooded their town in March 2019, Cecilio and his family had to evacuate their home and reach a safer place.
Fleeing conflict in Nigeria
Falmata's story
When her whole village was being evacuated in fear of a Boko Haram attack, Falmata was working in the farmland and missed the evacuation. See how they managed to rebuild.
Life as a seamstress in Minawao camp
Esther's story
Esther saw her family getting slaughtered by Boko Haram. She escaped, settling in Minawao camp and becoming a seamstress.
Running from the conflict in Syria
Mohammed's story
Mohammed had to flee the devastating conflict in Syria to protect his children
Rebuilding after Cyclone Idai
Modestar's story
After Cyclone Idai washed away Modestar’s home, she used the aid items she received to rebuild.
Hope & Strength
Four leading photographers Olly Burn, Tom Stoddart, Veronique de Viguerie and Dougie Wallace have helped us to pay tribute to the incredible hope and strength of the people we meet.
The photographers travelled with us to meet families living through severe drought in Somaliland, devastation in the British Virgin Islands, and to meet Rohingya families living in the refugee camps in Bangladesh.
In circumstances often defined by violence and tragedy, these families show courage, determination and resilience. The photographs capture the incredible power people possess to carry on and be hopeful.
