Lena recovers her livelihood in Saint-Louis
Each year on the 20th of June, the world marks World Refugee Day, the international day of recognition that raises…
Shefali rebuilds her life in Assam
Each year on the 20th of June, the world marks World Refugee Day, the international day of recognition that raises…
Mohamad finds refuge in North West Syria
Each year on the 20th of June, the world marks World Refugee Day, the international day of recognition that raises…
Five years of Operation Welcome reaches milestone
Operation Welcome (Operação Acolhida) reached its fifth year in 2023, recognising its milestone of reaching over 100,000 Venezuelans. In 2018,…
The Red Cross and Red Crescent saving lives #fromtheheart
Did you know that the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRC and IFRC), also known…
Shelter and preserving food traditions
Food is one of the most basic necessities of life. However, as high as 80% of the world’s displaced population…
Johan Mast joins Better Shelter as Acting Managing Director
Better Shelter’s Acting Managing Director, Johan Mast, joins Better Shelter on March 27, 2023. While Johan Karlsson, Better Shelter’s co-founder…
“…this new house is even more spacious than my old one.”
Diversity should come as no surprise as the foundation of a country that is the size of over 3 million…
Unlocking a future of potential through education
Education is a pivotal component in any child’s life. In Syria, where one-third of children are out of school, education…
The women of Assam rebuilding their homes and lives
In the summer of 2022, a harsh torrential rain season and devastating floods ultimately destroyed thousands of homes in rural…
Surviving in northwest Syria after the earthquake
Hundreds of families in northwestern Syria are still homeless after the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Turkey and…
Winterised shelters in Ukraine, still in war one year later
One year has passed since the war in Ukraine started. More than 8,000 civilians have died and many more have…