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5 Hurricane facts you need to know

Discover five surprising hurricane facts, how these storms impact people’s lives, and why emergency shelter after disaster is critical.

Atlantic Hurricane Season 2026: Expert Predictions Explained

A quieter Atlantic hurricane season is forecast for 2026. But even one storm can cause widespread damage, leaving families without safe shelter.

The Perks’ Memorial Campaign: Making an impact with Rotary

Read more about the incredible legacy left by Bob and Joyce Perks, that helped ShelterBox raise over $114,000.

Good news from ShelterBox responses around the world

Good news from ShelterBox responses worldwide: emergency shelter after Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, completed distributions in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi, and a new disaster preparedness project starting in Malawi.

Inside the ShelterBox Response Team: Carsten’s Journey

Carsten shares his journey as a ShelterBox Response Team member and how skills, partnerships, and local leadership shape humanitarian aid.

Why including women from the start strengthens recovery

How including women and girls in disaster response strengthens recovery; why shelter, safety, and dignity matter; and how ShelterBox is learning and adapting.

5 facts about ShelterBox’s partnership with Rotary

Ahead of World Rotary Day, discover 5 facts about ShelterBox’s partnership with Rotary.

Recipes shared with us in Chad

Local cooks in Chad share their everyday recipes. They reflect regional ingredients, shared meals and local cuisine in Chad. Try making them today.

How to stay informed when the media falls silent

Millions displaced by conflict and climate, yet crises remain unseen. Learn why media silence matters and how to stay informed with ShelterBox.

Thank you for standing with us – a reflection on 2025

Marking 25 years of ShelterBox: a year of emergency shelter responses, protracted crisis support and stories of families rebuilding with strength.

Shelter as a human right: reaffirming dignity and hope

This Human Rights Day, explore why shelter is a fundamental human right. Learn how families displaced by conflict, disaster, and climate change are reclaiming safety, dignity, and stability through locally adapted shelter solutions and essential household items.

How shelter kits support families after disaster

Our shelter kits help families rebuild after disasters with essential tools and materials. Learn how emergency shelter aid supports recovery in crisis zones and how you can give a virtual gift to make a lasting impact.

Cooking, lighting, living: why simple items support disaster recovery

Discover how simple items like kitchen sets and solar lights support families after disaster – helping restore daily routines, safety, and dignity. Read stories from Mozambique and Burkina Faso and learn how practical aid helps people move forward with hope.

Shelter and solar: A roundup of hope

A global roundup of good news from ShelterBox: solar energy in India, flood recovery in Pakistan, new homes in Chad, and clean energy progress in Africa — stories of resilience, innovation, and hope.

Raised plinth shelters are changing lives in flood-prone communities

Discover how raised plinth shelters are transforming lives, over one year on from the floods, in Bangladesh.

Beyond the frontlines: security and solidarity in humanitarian work

Discover how humanitarian workers face evolving security threats in crisis zones. On World Humanitarian Day, ShelterBox UK’s Head of Security shares powerful insights on risk, resilience, and courage.

Honouring our colleagues and the risks faced by humanitarians

On World Humanitarian Day, ShelterBox honours killed humanitarian workers in Gaza, Haitham Juma, Ahmad Sa’ad, and Batoul Abu Samra.

Four years later: Haiti’s major earthquake

Four years after Haiti’s devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Look back on it’s impact, aid efforts, and stories of resilience from Haiti.

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