“I have worked in some of the world’s most severe humanitarian disasters in the last 30 years, but I have never seen anything like this,” says an aid worker and representative for a government donor over a cup of instant…
One year after the earthquake in Türkiye-Syria, people remain displaced. While humanitarian organisations, civil organisations, corporate and governmental donors joined forces to save as many lives as possible, rebuilding takes time. Affected Syrians found themselves displaced once more, living in…
“It felt like I was in a boat in the ocean with my family, and we were sinking. I didn’t know whom to save first … I didn’t want to lose any of them.” Ahmad Ali Watfa Ahmad comes from…
In a tranquil, shaded meadow, the sun’s gentle rays filter through the lush forest of palm trees, betel nut trees, and bamboo. Various kinds of basil grow here, alongside bushes adorned with the white crape jasmine, integral to many Hindu…
Uncle Ömer Uncle Ömer is from the Boğaziçi neighbourhood in Islahiye, Türkiye. He lives in a Better Shelter unit provided by CARE, and donated by the IKEA Foundation, with his wife and 30-year-old son. “My house is majorly damaged and…
Hassan*, a father of eight, is displaced in northwest Syria. Before the war, he had a spacious home with a garden, where he cultivated fruit trees and raised sheep and poultry that provided milk and eggs. Hassan and his family…
Love always depicts the different conditions and guises of love for people on the run. Love stories that are both beautiful and brutal and take place in some of the world’s darkest places. Photographer Pieter ten Hoopen has visited regions…
The conflict in Ukraine has led to a substantial influx of Ukrainian refugees into Poland. Over one year since the outbreak of war, IOM continues to provide support, shelter, and access to necessities for displaced Ukrainians in Poland. At the…
In the northeastern corner of India lies the enchanting state of Assam, where lush green hills and dense forests paint a mesmerising backdrop. This region is one of India’s poorest. More than half of India’s tea is produced in Assam,…
SEEDS India, one of Better Shelter’s longstanding partners, collaborates with vulnerable communities in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance their resilience to disasters and the impacts of climate change. Asia-Pacific is particularly prone to natural disasters and climate vulnerabilities, with India…