Shelter Tour

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By clicking the button below, you can take a tour of an example shelter, made with materials included in our shelter kits.

Each shelter kit is equipped with building materials such as tarpaulins, nails, a hammer, a saw, rope, and more. Whenever possible, we procure the framing and roofing materials locally during a response. These structures, while not to scale in this example, are intended to house a family of five and protect them from the elements. Semi-permanent shelter structures can last for up to five years and are customized to support the unique cultural and environmental needs of the families who live in them.

Explore an Example Shelter

Shelter kits in action

After Typhoon Rai devastated the Philippines, Ginalyn and her family received a shelter kit including tools, rope, nails and a solar light.

“My husband built a temporary shelter where we can sleep. We built it after receiving the tarpaulin. We used it as a roof. We are much better here, and we are glad that we have our own space. We all sleep here because it is more comfortable.”

“We use the hoe for farming, to loosen the soil and cultivate it.”

Looking ahead, Ginalyn explains: “We plan to rebuild our house and continue farming and planting our crops. We are very thankful for the materials that we received because without it we wouldn’t have a place to stay.”

“Many people tell us that our home is nice. There are a lot of people saying our home is nice. Some passersby would admire it. I’m happy – thank you very much.”