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5 things to know about leaving a gift in your will

Your legacy can make a lasting impact on people affected by disaster around the world.

Three crucial elements of our response to global disasters

ShelterBox’s disaster response focuses around three elements: collaboration with local and international partners, training and capacity building, and long-term resilience.

Joy and safety: Stories of hope from the people of Burkina Faso

The people of Burkina Faso describe the impact that ShelterBox’s shelter assistance has had on their lives.

Crises that need your attention in 2025

Not all crises make the headlines, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve our attention. Here are 5 displacement crises that need more support in 2025.

Boxing Day tsunami: Experiences of the 2004 disaster

ShelterBox staff Daniel, Rachel and Mark experienced the destruction caused by the tsunami. Hear their stories.

How cash assistance helps communities recover 

Find out how we support people after disaster with cash assistance to help communities rebuild and recover.

ShelterBox and Rotary’s Lifesaving Response to Hurricane Beryl

Discover how ShelterBox and Rotary worked together to support Caribbean islanders after Hurricane Beryl

A Q&A with a twist – Your questions answered by the Minawao Camp community 

Amy Griffin, a ShelterBox Brand and Content Producer, took your questions to the community living in Minawao Camp. See their answers here!

Act for Humanity: How ShelterBox partners face the dangers of being humanitarians

Join us this World Humanitarian Day as we honour the courage and dedication of humanitarians worldwide.

Working towards a better future: Our response in Somalia

Over a year on since our work there began, we look at our response in Somalia.

Stuck in a Cycle of Disaster: Why people face disasters again and again

People and places around the world are stuck in a cycle of disaster. Learn more in this blog post.

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Finding new uses for aid packaging in Mozambique 

Learn how ShelterBox and its partners are supporting the reuse of packaging from aid materials in Mozambique.

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Our inclusive approach to shelter aid 

This Pride Month, we share more information on our inclusive approach to shelter aid

Yinka Babalola on ShelterBox and Rotary’s partnership 

ShelterBox trustee and former Rotary International Director Yinka Babalola shares his thoughts on the partnership between ShelterBox and Rotary International.

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Re-use and recycling of our aid packaging in Morocco

This Earth Day, we share how our aid packaging found a new lease of life in Morocco through re-use and recycling.

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Stories of courageous women for International Women’s Day

To mark International Women’s Day discover the stories of some of the courageous women ShelterBox has supported.

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4 facts about ShelterBox’s partnership with Rotary

To mark World Rotary Day, discover 4 facts about ShelterBox’s partnership with Rotary.

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3 Stories from the Türkiye earthquakes

Read 3 stories from survivors of the Turkey earthquakes – what they experienced, and how aid has supported their recovery.

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