Discovering a safe space after the Turkey earthquakes
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.
Shelter is more than just a roof – it’s a home. It’s the foundation for life, for families, for communities, for peace.
When disasters and conflicts rob people of their homes, we can’t wave a magic wand to replace what was lost, but we can provide people with the tools to start the process of their own recovery.
Using our shelter kits and tarpaulins, families can create a home after disaster. Our blankets, solar lights, cooking sets and mats offer a sense of comfort and relief, giving people space to heal from physical and emotional trauma.
Your support provides shelter that protects families from burning heat, bitter cold, dangerous animals and disease, and so much more. In these trying times, shelter creates a space where families can isolate away from others and reduce the risk of coronavirus.
Read the powerful stories of people your support has helped below.
With over 20 years of experience, we are experts in emergency shelter after disaster. We often work in places that others don’t, making sure that we reach families who need support to take the next step in resuming their livelihoods.
From Cameroon to Syria, all the way to the Philippines and the Caribbean, we have provided shelter to over 2.5 million people so far. And in these uncertain times, your support is more valuable than ever.
Thanks to your incredible support and the help of our partners worldwide, we provided shelter to over 400,000 people in 2022.
We won’t stop until we see a world where no family goes without shelter after disaster. Will you help us?
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.
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 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.
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 family lost everything when the floods hit their village in Pakistan. Read Rustam’s story of recovery.
Before the earthquakes, Aleu’s home was a source of security and comfort. Now, her families too afraid to sleep inside.
Violeta’s home was destroyed after Typhoon Rai hit the Philippines. Read her family’s story of recovery.
ShelterBox helped Ruslan rebuild after an airstrike
Ginalyn’s home was destroyed after Typhoon Rai hit the Philippines. Read her story of recovery here.
Olga and Dina are some of the people we’ve supported in Ukraine. Read their story here.
Shelley lost her home when Cyclone Harold devastated Vanuatu. See how her community rebuilt together.
Ali lives in a camp for displaced people in the Marib region of Yemen, with his family of eight. Read his story.
Read how Jennifer used ShelterBox aid to repair her home that was damaged by Typhoon Goni (Rolly) in the Philippines.
Read how 13-year-old Guidadi became responsible for his siblings after losing his parents to Boko Haram.
Read how Marcel’s life was interrupted by the Haiti earthquake and how ShelterBox supported him.
Read how Maryuri from Honduras managed to rebuild after Hurricanes Eta and Iota.
Esther was forced to flee several times because of Boko Haram violence, before reaching Minawao camp. Read her story of survival.
When violence broke in her village in Tigray, Ethiopia, Shewit ran with her four children. Read her story of survival.
Read how John and his family protected themselves from the menacing cyclone and how ShelterBox helped.
Hamda is just one of the millions of people pushed from their homes in Syria. Read her story here.
Read how Nelcie used ShelterBox aid to recover after Typhoon Vongfong.
Read how Fatima fled her village in Nigeria with her two children to finally re-settle in Cameroon.
When the devastating earthquake hit Nepal, Surya almost died. Read her story of survival and recovery.
Read how Diane and her family recovered after Cyclone Winston.
Working in partnership with ReliefAid, we provided Ahmad with the tools he needed to start the process of recovery.
When Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc in Dominica in 2017, it destroyed Simon’s house. Read how we have supported Simon in rebuilding his home and finding comfort once again.
See how Erti is recovering after the devastating earthquakes that hit Indonesia in 2018.
When the rising water levels flooded their town in March 2019, Cecilio and his family had to evacuate their home and reach a safer place.
When her whole village was being evacuated in fear of a Boko Haram attack, Falmata was working in the farmland and missed the evacuation. See how they managed to rebuild.
Esther saw her family getting slaughtered by Boko Haram. She escaped, settling in Minawao camp and becoming a seamstress.
Mohammed had to flee the devastating conflict in Syria to protect his children
After Cyclone Idai washed away Modestar’s home, she used the aid items she received to rebuild.
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 travelled 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.