RWANDA/DRC: UNHCR response to the volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo
On the 22nd of May, Mount Nyiragongo in the outskirts of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) erupted, prompting vast…
World Refugee Day 2021: A space to live, not just to survive
Everyday life shapes a big part of our identity and creates a sense of meaning. Our habits steer the direction…
ECUADOR: 400 meals are served daily in this RHU diner
Together with partners, UNHCR, the city’s firefighters and youth volunteers have built three super-sized Better Shelters (each made up of…
In pictures: Covid-19 response
18 Jan 2021 Since the spring of 2020, we have been supporting partners with infrastructure for frontline staff and patients.…
Red Cross Albania builds RHUs after the earthquake
In an effort to restore communities after the devastating 2019 Albanian earthquake, the Albanian Red Cross constructed 52 Better Shelters…
How ATAA Relief sheltered 182 Syrian families in a few weeks
The conflict in Syria continues to ravage the country and the needs of the population remain high. Humanitarian organisation ATAA…
THE NETHERLANDS: Mrs. Lousberg, 93, celebrates her birthday in safety with loved ones
Mrs. Lousberg celebrated her 93rd birthday together with friends and family after months of isolation. The company SABIC has made…
MEXICO: Global Response Management prepares for a Covid-19 outbreak in Matamoros
As governments around the world continue to battle the Covid-19 pandemic – which to date has claimed at least 374,000…
COVID-19: Better Shelter responds to a global outbreak
Humanitarian organisations are implementing RHUs in their coronavirus outbreak responses around the world. The modular design of the structures can be…
GRM treats patients in RHUs
In Matamoros in Mexico, on the banks of the Rio Grande river, lies a refugee camp with around 2500 asylum…
Happy New Year from the Better Shelter team!
We wish all our partners and supporters a peaceful holiday season and a happy new year! Highlights from the year:…
“These days, I only want to think about the future”
“I don’t want to talk about what happened. I don’t even want to think about it. These days, I only…