Our inclusive approach to shelter aid
This Pride Month, we share more information on our inclusive approach to shelter aid
Disasters explained: Landslides
Landslides kill thousands of people around the world every year. Learn more about landslides and why they happen.
Re-use and recycling of our aid packaging in Morocco
This Earth Day, we share how our aid packaging found a new lease of life in Morocco through re-use and recycling.
Stories of courageous women for International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day discover the stories of some of the courageous women ShelterBox has supported.
Malawi
Flooding in Malawi 2024
Flooding has impacted central Malawi, leaving thousands without shelter. Learn more about what is happening and how ShelterBox is helping.
Support through your workplace
Did you know you can support ShelterBox through your workplace?
ShelterBox response team
ShelterBox Response Team Volunteers go the extra mile to deliver aid to the families most in need.
(not currently recruiting)
Volunteer at ShelterBox
Rotarians who connect with Rotary Clubs to strengthen their support for ShelterBox .
(recruiting)
The Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale explained
The Saffir-Simpson wind scale is used to classify Atlantic hurricanes into 5 categories. Learn what that means.
Disasters are not natural
It’s important to understand why disasters aren’t ‘natural’ and how misleading and damaging the term natural disasters can be for affected communities.
Boko Haram and the Lake Chad Basin Crisis explained
Read how the conflict started, who is affected, and how ShelterBox is helping vulnerable families.
Disasters explained: hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons
Find out everything you need to know about hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons.
Disasters explained: tornadoes (twisters)
Read everything you need to know about these violent storms also known as twisters.
Disasters explained: heatwaves
Heatwaves are extreme weather events. Learn about what they are, why they happen and their link to climate change.
Disasters explained: droughts
Droughts affect millions of people each year. Learn what they and and how we’ve supported communities.
Disasters explained: avalanches
Each year, avalanches kill over 150 people worldwide. Read more about avalanches, what causes them and more.
Philippines
Tropical storms Kai-tak and Tembin
In December 2017, Tropical storms brought devastation to the Philippines. See how we provided emergency shelter and vital aid for families most in need.
Philippines
Super Typhoon Mangkhut 2018
Typhoon Mangkhut ripped through the Philippines in 2018. Thousands were forced from their homes. See how we supported families with emergency shelter.