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…
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SWEDEN: Better Shelter exhibited in “I’m alive” exhibition
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…
A rewarding purchase
Welcome to a very special house viewing this Saturday, June 11th, on Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm together with the Better Shelter team…
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 have been able to go through the process of registering as a refugee in Jordan.…
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 –…
Better Shelter @ MoMA
Insecurities: Tracing Displacement and Shelter Museum of Modern Art, New York October 01, 2016–January 22, 2017 Insecurities brings together works by architects,…
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 at ArkDes, Stockholm
“Emergencies give rise to innovative solutions” – Better Shelter featured at ArkDes in Stockholm: Bo. Nu. Då. (Live. Now. Then) explores housing…
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…