Aleu’s story
Before the earthquakes, Aleu’s home was a source of security and comfort. Now, her families too afraid to sleep inside.
Violeta’s story
Violeta’s home was destroyed after Typhoon Rai hit the Philippines. Read her family’s story of recovery.
Ruslan and Marina’s story
ShelterBox helped Ruslan rebuild after an airstrike
Ginalyn’s story
Ginalyn’s home was destroyed after Typhoon Rai hit the Philippines. Read her story of recovery here.
Stories from the Ukraine war
Olga and Dina are some of the people we’ve supported in Ukraine. Read their story here.
Rebuilding together in Vanuatu
Shelley lost her home when Cyclone Harold devastated Vanuatu. See how her community rebuilt together.
Interview with Ali in Yemen
Ali lives in a camp for displaced people in the Marib region of Yemen, with his family of eight. Read his story.
Starting again after Typhoon Goni
Read how Jennifer used ShelterBox aid to repair her home that was damaged by Typhoon Goni (Rolly) in the Philippines.
A childhood lost to Boko Haram
Read how 13-year-old Guidadi became responsible for his siblings after losing his parents to Boko Haram.
Starting again after the Haiti earthquake
Read how Marcel’s life was interrupted by the Haiti earthquake and how ShelterBox supported him.
Surviving the worst hurricane of 2020
Read how Maryuri from Honduras managed to rebuild after Hurricanes Eta and Iota.
Running away from Boko Haram in Cameroon
Esther was forced to flee several times because of Boko Haram violence, before reaching Minawao camp. Read her story of survival.
A home in pieces Sagarika’s story
Read how climate change and stronger storms left Sagarika’s family without shelter.
Recovering from Cyclone Harold
Read how John and his family protected themselves from the menacing cyclone and how ShelterBox helped.
A home in the Philippines after Typhoon Vongfong
Read how Nelcie used ShelterBox aid to recover after Typhoon Vongfong.
Fatima’s story
Read how Fatima fled her village in Nigeria with her two children to finally re-settle in Cameroon.
Rebuilding after the Nepal earthquake
When the devastating earthquake hit Nepal, Surya almost died. Read her story of survival and recovery.
Aid workers in Syria
Read Farid’s incredible story and discover what life is like for aid workers in Syria.