YOUR IMPACT IN 2024

See how your support has changed lives

In 2024, thanks to the generosity of our global supporters, ShelterBox provided emergency shelter and aid to more than 270,000 people in 17 countries.

Your support has helped people affected by:

Extreme weather and climate events in Grenada, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Malawi.

Violent conflict in Ukraine, Gaza, Mozambique, Burkina Faso, and the Syrian region.

Complex crises in Cameroon, Ethiopia, Chad, and Somalia.

“When the word home comes in my mind, I think of my family, my parents and my children. Working to support them and give them a happy life.”

– Ali, from Pakistan.

Your continued support helps change lives everyday. Thank you for ensuring no one is without shelter after disaster.

Meet the people you helped

Saleh - Bangladesh


Saleha’s home was damaged during the flooding in August when the mud plinth surrounding her home was eroded by the water. She also lost her livelihood, and her family required support.

“The plinth is not so good now. I fear they will have an accident or injury due to the eroded plinth and water in the yards.”

So far, alongside Uttaran, we have supported 2,400 people, like Saleha, with reinforced plinths to make homes more robust, as well as cash so people can purchase any items they need. This project will be running until March 2025, and we aim to support around 3,700 people.

Places like Bangladesh are disproportionately affected by the effects of the climate crisis and are hit with many disasters every year.

Ali - Pakistan


Ali and his family’s home was destroyed in the flooding in 2022, and they were left with nowhere to live. Alongside Islamic Relief, ShelterBox supported Ali with building materials and cash so he could rebuild his home.

“After a survey from Islamic Relief, they provided us with all the materials for a home and latrine that included, bricks, cement, steel girders, doors, and windows. We hired a mason to build the house, and we also worked with him as a labourer. “After that we received a cash grant from Islamic Relief and ShelterBox. We paid the mason and labor for the work they did and the rest of the work I did by myself along with my wife.”

We visited Ali and his family a year. Later. We wanted to know if the support we offered had helped Ali, and the thousands of other people who received ShelterBox support in Pakistan.

Ali told us that before they had a home, he was saving all his money to pay for one. After receiving ShelterBox support, he could put the money towards his children and their medical expenses.

Without having to worry about a home, Ali looked to the future.

“The plan is to work in Karachi, save some money, support the needs of my family and start a business here once some amount is saved for a better future. Having some amount as a saving will help us at times of emergencies and needs, so that we do not have to ask anyone else for help.”

MORE STORIES OF RECOVERY


Bela's Journey to Recovery

Bela’s home was irreparably damaged during the earthquake in Morocco. Read his journey.

Nurgül’s Story

Nurgül lost her home when a devastating earthquake struck Turkiye. Read about her path to recovery.

The journey to Chad to escape conflict in Sudan

Asiza's Story

Violence caused Asiza and her family to flee their home in Sudan. They arrived in Chad and received ShelterBox aid in Zabout camp.