From floodplains to eco-villages: A new chapter in Tana River County
For centuries, the Pokomo people of Kenya’s Tana River County lived in rhythm with the river’s floods: fishing, farming, and…
“The first thing I did was plant a fig tree.”
“Happiness beyond words.” That’s how Hisham Bakir, 53, describes the feeling that has stayed with him since the fall of…
“We expect to leave in the spring.”
Life in the camp in Kafr Jalis, rural Idlib, is not the same as it was before December 8, 2024,…
A shelter that feels like home—even in a crisis
A shelter is more than just a roof. It’s safety, dignity, and a step toward rebuilding life, until a permanent…
“I want to continue my studies and hope to earn a doctorate.”
Little seems to have changed on the muddy roads of this camp in Kafr Jalis in rural Idlib, northwest Syria.…
“We will return, and we will rebuild what was destroyed in Syria.”
IDLIB, SYRIA, APRIL 2024. Sixty-three-year-old Ali stands in the backyard of his temporary home, looking towards the horizon. He keeps…
What Makes a Home
The photo project What Makes a Home shifts the focus from adversity and trauma to brief, intimate moments of joy, resilience,…
World Humanitarian Day 2024
As of 2024, about 300 million people worldwide need help and protection due to wars, climate disasters, and conflicts. Every…
World Refugee Day 2024
More people than ever – over 117 million people worldwide – are forcibly displaced due to conflict and disasters. Every…
Statement of Continued Support to the UN Global Compact
Hej! In 2023, the need for temporary homes due to humanitarian emergencies was greater than ever. The year was characterised…
Product development focus areas
We are developing a new shelter portfolio, which prioritises environmental sustainability in the following areas: Longer lifespan By designing shelters…
Continuous product improvements
We developed an improved version of the current shelter in 2023, which will be available in 2024. The new version…