Four leading photographers Olly Burn, Tom Stoddart, Veronique de Viguerie and Dougie Wallace have helped us to pay tribute to the incredible hope and strength of the people we meet.
The photographers traveled with us to meet families living through severe drought in Somaliland, devastation in the British Virgin Islands, and to meet Rohingya families living in the refugee camps in Bangladesh.
In circumstances often defined by violence and tragedy, these families show courage, determination and resilience. The photographs capture the incredible power people possess to carry on and be hopeful.
They show families living their lives after disaster and communities working together to help each other, sharing what little they have, rebuilding their lives on a foundation of hope.
A unique opportunity to buy
For a limited time only, a selection of the photographs from the Hope & Strength series are available to buy at auction.
This is a unique opportunity to buy these powerful images and help more families who need our help.
Olly Burn
Olly Burn is a London-based photographer, who has taken photographs in some of the most challenging locations.
Olly travelled with us to the self-declared state of Somaliland, where the most severe drought in decades has affected around 766,000 people.
ShelterBox has supported families there with essential items like tarpaulins, rope and tool kits for shelter, as well as blankets, mosquito nets, ground mats, pegs, solar lights and water carriers to help them live through the worst drought in decades.
Tom Stoddart
Tom Stoddart is one of the world’s most respected photojournalists and veteran of documenting many of the most serious issues of our time.
Tom traveled with us to Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh where violence in Myanmar has forced over 655,000 Rohingya to flee, with more arriving each day.
ShelterBox has supported families with tarpaulins and rope for essential shelter, as well as blankets for warmth and solar lights to help them feel safer at night.
Veronique de Viguerie
Veronique De Viguerie is a multi-award winning French photographer, experienced in taking photos in the Middle East and conflict areas across the world.
Vero also traveled with us to Bangladesh, where violence in Myanmar has forced over half a million Rohingya to flee, with more arriving each day.
With help from our partner IOM, we are supporting families with vital aid including blankets, tarpaulins and rope, solar lights and water carriers.
Dougie Wallace
Dougie Wallace is internationally recognised for his long-term social documentary projects and a distinct direct style of expressive street photography.
Dougie traveled to the Caribbean, where in early September 2017, a Category 5 Hurricane named Irma caused devastation in the Caribbean. Less than two weeks later, Hurricane Maria made landfall, bringing with it a new wave of destruction across the islands.
ShelterBox has supported families with aid including tents, tarpaulins, water filters and carriers, mosquito nets, and solar lights to help them rebuild their lives.