This was not the first time I lost my home and memories
“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…
Märta Terne
“We learned basic masonry and building techniques with SEEDS’ support.”
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…
Türkiye-Syria earthquake one year after
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…
Surviving war and earthquakes in north-west Syria
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
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…
IOM Poland continuing support for Ukrainian refugees over one year since the war
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…
We have many challenges, but shelter isn’t one of them now
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,…
Building skills and resilience within communities vulnerable to hazards
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…
Modular adaptations to the RHU at Konstfack University
As an Interior Design student at Kontsfack University in Stockholm, Sweden, Olivia Åhman had an idea for her final project. She has always had a keen interest in elevating the human experience in her approach to design, in many ways…
Our shelter is awarded the 2023 Good Design Australia Award for Social Impact!
We’re thrilled to announce that the RHU Structure has been awarded the 2023 Good Design Australia Award for Social Impact! This year’s recipients of Australia’s preeminent international design award were announced on 8 September at a ceremony that included more…