Temporary shelter in a seemingly permanent situation
A lot is being discussed on the topic of temporary shelter vs permanent or semi-permanent housing: why do architects and…
GREECE: Open call for designers!
UPDATE: CALL CLOSED on Sep 23rd Designers, creatives, humanitarians and makers – join Better Shelter at CORE RELIEF, a 7-day (3-9 Oct) multinational…
GREECE: “We consider this our house…now”
“When there are no loud sounds, no planes, no shooting, I can make my kids go to sleep…”, Amina, mother…
I’m alive
Exhibition: October 12th 2016 at the National Museum of Science and Technology, Stockholm A smartphone is an invaluable tool for those…
World Refugee Day
Today, on World Refugee Day, we want to thank our supporters and also extend our thanks to our valued partners, the Ikea Foundation and UNHCR. One year…
The journey from Syria: No choice
For two and a half years, Syrian jeweler Aboud Shalhoub tried to build a life in Turkey, having fled the…
How do Syrian refugees register in Jordan?
During the World Humanitarian Summit, visitors were able to register as refugees in Jordan. See when Melissa Flemming, spokesperson of UNHCR,…
Better Shelter presented to world leaders at the World Humanitarian Summit
Between 23-24 May, world leaders will gather for the World Humanitarian Summit – the first-ever meeting of its kind –…
Private sector perspectives on partnering for development
Nesta is an innovation charity with a mission to help people and organisations bring great ideas to life. In their…
Better Shelter in Iraq: Hamid family
Mohammed was born with arm and leg disabilities and doesn’t have a full-time job. He used to work as a…
Join the WDCD Refugee Challenge!
Do you have a great idea for a process, product or service that could improve the lives of the millions of urban…
Revisiting Lesvos
“It is safer for us women and children. This wall you cannot see through. However, when we change our clothes…