What we do - BetterShelter

What we do

We develop and provide safe, dignified temporary shelters for displaced people on their path towards a life in peace in a permanent home.

Humanitarian relief

We distribute shelter worldwide, which can be upgraded or upcycled according to individual needs or local traditions.

Research and development

We conduct research into shelter responses in emergency and protracted displacement situations with partners.

Technical support

We support our partners through the planning, capacity building and assurance phases of their shelter programs.

Advocacy and communication

We advocate for improved safety and protection of displaced communities and living standards in camps.

Our approach

We design shelters that offer safe and dignified living spaces for those affected by disasters and conflicts. Our focus spans all emergency and recovery stages, informed by insights from experts and practitioners. We prioritise reusable materials for long-term housing, promoting repairability and environmental impact.

Our projects

Providing Shelter and Hope: Better Shelter and WATAN’s response to the Syria earthquake

Better Shelter and GOAL provide immediate support to earthquake-affected families in Türkiye and Syria

Building with local material and expertise in El Chopá, Colombia

Back to school in Northwest Syria

Implementing 200 shelters in Idlib, Syria

Providing shelters for earthquake-affected people in Hatay, Türkiye

Our partners

Our impact is achieved through strong partnerships with NGOs, UN agencies and the private sector. See who we partner with and learn more about how we collaborate!

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