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…
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…
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…
The RHU Structure was featured on CNN Style under the new “Design for Impact” series, which profiles innovative designs that provide solutions for people affected by crisis, disaster and other humanitarian emergencies. CNN Style writer Marianna Cerini spoke with residents…
