Analysing our shelter from cradle-to-gate
A Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) calculates the environmental impact of products or services throughout their lifecycle. In our case, the…
“The people arriving here have nothing. No water. No food. No protection.”
“I have worked in some of the world’s most severe humanitarian disasters in the last 30 years, but I have…
I only brought some photo albums with beautiful memories.
One year after the earthquake in Türkiye-Syria, people remain displaced. While humanitarian organisations, civil organisations, corporate and governmental donors joined…
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…
“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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Our work in protection
Humanitarian protection officers play a critical role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and rights of vulnerable people and communities affected…