Esperanza means hope
In Camp Esperanza, a community in Austin, Texas, made up of persons experiencing homelessness, The Other Ones Foundation is taking…
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Screening of Esperanza means hope documentary
The digital premiere of Esperanza means hope followed by a panel discussion featuring Chris Baker (TOOF Founder/Executive Director), Emily Ballard…
Global Design News: Better Shelter delivers a newly designed $365 sustainable solution called ‘Structure’ as a humanitarian effort to house communities displaced by natural or political crisis
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Queer eye: Gimme Shelter
Chris Baker, a hardworking humanitarian with big dreams and a selfless heart, steps up his style to raise money for…
CROATIA: children affected by earthquake play and learn in RHUs
Children are particularly vulnerable after an emergency. Addressing their mental health is crucial, especially in complex emergencies when, for example,…
RHUs in Education
The Relief Housing Unit (RHU) is a modular temporary shelter unit, designed to allow for alterations and adaptations for different areas…
Report release: Preliminary assessment of the pilot Structure approach to humanitarian sheltering
Better Shelter, in partnership with Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH), an agency of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and…
Reliefweb: Preliminary Assessment of the Pilot Structure Approach to Humanitarian Sheltering
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Communication on progress: Better Shelter 2019-2020
Did you know Better Shelter joined the United Nations Global Compact in 2018? The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest…
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…
Wallpaper*: Better Shelter creates sustainable housing for refugees displaced by the climate crisis
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KUT 90.5: As camp gets demolished, new shelters are built for Austinites experiencing homelessness
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