Haiti earthquake 2010

Everything you need to know about the 2010 earthquake in Haiti – what happened, what the effect was, key stats, and how ShelterBox helped.

Turkey earthquake 2023

ShelterBox responded to the devastating earthquakes in southern Turkey (Türkiye) and northern Syria. Discover key facts about the disaster

Tanzania flooding 2020

ShelterBox responded to flash flooding in Tanzania. Families were left homeless. See how we helped.

Peru flooding

In March 2017, intense rains caused widespread flooding and landslides in Peru. See how your support helped families who needed it most.

Paraguay flooding

Months of torrential rain caused severe flooding in Paraguay in 2019. ShelterBox supported families who lost their homes with emergency shelter

Nigeria conflict 2018-2022

The violent rise of Boko Haram began in Nigeria in 2009. The conflict has been going on ever since. Find out how we helped families to recover.

Niger complex crisis 2015

Niger was facing five major crises and was also vulnerable to cross-border attacks from Boko Haram. Discover how we helped.

Kenya flooding

Devastating floods in Kenya in 2018 left families without a home. Find out more about what happened and meet some of the people we supported with aid.

Indonesia earthquakes and tsunami 2018

We supported families who were left homeless in Sulawesi, Indonesia after a powerful earthquake and tsunami shook the island in 2018

Monitoring storms and hurricanes

See how we monitor and track hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons.

Disasters explained: tsunamis

Tsunamis can destroy lives, homes, crops and roads in the blink of an eye. Learn more about what they are, what causes them and what the effects are.

Disasters explained: floods

Floods are among the most common and devastating disasters. Read more about why they happen and their effects.

Disasters explained: wildfires

Wildfires burn millions of acres of land every year. Find out more about what they are and their connection with climate change.

Learn about storm season

We’re providing emergency shelter for families who have lost their homes to extreme storms, but we need your help.

Iraq conflict

Learn everything you need to know about the conflict in Iraq, what happened, key facts and numbers, and how ShelterBox responded.

India super cyclone Amphan 2020

What happened, who was affected and how did ShelterBox help? Find out everything you need to know about Cyclone Amphan here.

Disasters explained: volcanoes

Learn what volcanoes are, how they erupt, and the effects of a volcano eruption.

Honduras hurricanes Eta and Iota 2020

We helped families affected by Hurricanes Eta and Iota in Honduras. Get facts and everything you need to know about Eta and Iota.