World Refugee Day 2024
More people than ever – over 117 million people worldwide – are forcibly displaced due to conflict and disasters. Every…
Better Shelter and H&M Foundation partner to provide housing for earthquake victims in Türkiye
We have partnered with the H&M Foundation to aid those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye. Through this collaboration,…
Better Shelter enters partnership with the H&M Foundation and receives donation of USD 100,000 to provide housing for earthquake-affected people in Türkiye.
The H&M Foundation is now initiating a partnership with the Swedish organisation Better Shelter with a donation of 100,000 dollars…
Providing Hope: Better Shelter collaborates with PwC Global Office for Humanitarian Affairs for Al Haouz earthquake relief
In 2023, thousands of families lost their lives and homes after the devastating Al Haouz earthquake in southwest Morocco. In…
This was not the first time I lost my home and memories
“It felt like I was in a boat in the ocean with my family, and we were sinking. I didn’t…
“We learned basic masonry and building techniques with SEEDS’ support.”
In a tranquil, shaded meadow, the sun’s gentle rays filter through the lush forest of palm trees, betel nut trees,…
Türkiye-Syria earthquake one year after
Uncle Ömer Uncle Ömer is from the Boğaziçi neighbourhood in Islahiye, Türkiye. He lives in a Better Shelter unit provided…
Surviving war and earthquakes in north-west Syria
Hassan*, a father of eight, is displaced in northwest Syria. Before the war, he had a spacious home with a…
Shelter officers are humanitarian heroes
In times of crisis, when displaced individuals and families seek refuge, humanitarian shelter officers emerge as the unsung heroes. These…
“…this new house is even more spacious than my old one.”
Diversity should come as no surprise as the foundation of a country that is the size of over 3 million…
Unlocking a future of potential through education
Education is a pivotal component in any child’s life. In Syria, where one-third of children are out of school, education…
The women of Assam rebuilding their homes and lives
In the summer of 2022, a harsh torrential rain season and devastating floods ultimately destroyed thousands of homes in rural…