Samira’s story
Samira and her six children had to flee their home after drought conditions led to conflict. Read their story and how ShelterBox has helped.
Not gone, but forgotten: The crisis in Burkina Faso
Learn more about the crisis in Burkina Faso, and why it is considered the world’s most neglected displacement crises.
Natalia’s story
Discover how Natalia and her daughter fled to Moldova from the Ukraine conflict, and the support they received from ShelterBox.
Ghulam’s story
Ghulam and her family lost everything in the devastating Pakistan floods in 2022. Learn about their story and recovery after the disaster.
5 reasons why disasters are not ‘natural’
The term ‘natural disasters’ is commonly used – but disasters are not natural. Here are five reasons why.
Evolution of our emergency shelter
A look at the evolution of our emergency shelter
Aleu’s story revisited
We re-visited Aleu to see how the family have been getting on since receiving support from ShelterBox, partnered with Rotary, after the Turkey earthquakes.
Kaltoumi B’s story
Kaltoumi B fled to Cameroon from violence in Nigeria. She is one of three women who received ShelterBox aid in Minawao Camp who we regularly visited over six months, to learn about their lives and experiences.
Dogidem’s story
Minawao Camp in northern Cameroon receives several dozen refugees every week. Dogidem is one of three women in Minawao Camp who received ShelterBox aid that were visited regularly over six months, to learn about their life and experiences.
Kaltoumi W’s story
Kaltoumi fled to Cameroon in 2014, after extremist group Boko Haram made repeated attacks on her village in Nigeria. We visited Kaltoumi several times over a 6 month period to hear her story.
Rustam’s story
Rustam’s family lost everything when the floods hit their village in Pakistan. Read Rustam’s story of recovery.
Aleu’s story
Before the earthquakes, Aleu’s home was a source of security and comfort. Now, her families too afraid to sleep inside.
Why were the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria so devastating?
On February 6 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria, followed by a second 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Thousands of aftershocks followed.
Violeta’s story
Violeta’s home was destroyed after Typhoon Rai hit the Philippines. Read her family’s story of recovery.
7 things you need to know about the Syrian conflict
In March 2011, peaceful protests in Syria escalated into brutal conflict that’s still ongoing. Read 7 facts about the conflict in Syria.
The Syria conflict: A crisis within a crisis
After fleeing their homes to escape war, millions in northern Syria are facing new devastation. This is why the Turkey and Syria earthquakes could not have hit a more vulnerable place.
One year on: Five things you need to know about the Ukraine war
One year on, the war in Ukraine isn’t over. We are committed to doing all we can to support families who have lost so much. Stand with us.
Ruslan and Marina’s story
ShelterBox helped Ruslan rebuild after an airstrike