Shelter is more than just four walls and a roof.
For people affected by conflict or disasters, shelter plays a critical role in supporting their journey towards a hopeful future. We believe that shelter is a powerful tool that fosters safety and dignity, healing, livelihood, community and resilience. Learn more about the effects of shelter in the Wider impacts of humanitarian shelter and settlements assistance: Key findings report by Interaction.
Safety and dignity
Offers safety and dignity in displacement
Healing
As a space for physical and mental healing
Livelihood
As a foundation for livelihood opportunities
Community
Enhances community cohesion
Resilience
Increases resilience to environmental or conflict risks
Our work in shelter
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