Blog


Stories of Courageous women for International Women’s Day

by Eleanor Knight 5th March 2024

To mark International Women’s Day discover the stories of some of the courageous women ShelterBox has supported.

Disasters & Conflicts, News, Stories


Voices of the forgotten crises

by Eleanor Knight 24th January 2024

At ShelterBox we support those who have lost their homes after disaster and conflict. This includes those who can be displaced for years. In this blog we’re sharing some of the forgotten crises...

Blog, Disasters & Conflicts, News, Where we work


Our partnership with Rotary in Morocco

by Eleanor Knight 23rd January 2024

On 8 September 2023, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco, southwest of Marrakech. According to the Red Cross, more than 3,000 people were killed, and thousands more injured.

Blog, How we work, Uncategorised, Where we work


Looking Beyond the Box: Our flexible approach to shelter aid

by Eleanor Knight 8th January 2024

Over the years we have been working, our understanding of disasters and their impact on people has evolved. And we’ve evolved with it. In this blog learn more about our flexible approach to shelter...

Appeal, Blog, Disasters & Conflicts, News


The Syria Conflict: A crisis within a crisis

by Eleanor Knight 24th February 2023

Over the years we have been working, our understanding of disasters and their impact on people has evolved. And we’ve evolved with it. In this blog learn more about our flexible approach to shelter...

Blog, News, Stories


Humans of ShelterBox: In memory of Gordon Campbell Cargeeg

by Eleanor Knight 6th February 2023

It’s with great sadness that ShelterBox shares the passing of Gordon Campbell Cargeeg — a dedicated Rotarian and long-standing ShelterBox Ambassador and supporter for nearly two decades. In this...

Appeal, Blog, Disasters & Conflicts, News, Responses


Press Release: ShelterBox sends emergency response team to flood-ravaged Pakistan

by Eleanor Knight 1st September 2022

ShelterBox is sending an emergency response team to Pakistan following severe flooding on a scale not seen since 2010. It’s launched an emergency appeal to help people survive the deadly floods...

Blog, News, Stories


Humans of ShelterBox: Gary’s Story

by Eleanor Knight 25th August 2022

Today we’re excited to introduce Gary Bidner — a now-retired ShelterBox Response Team volunteer and active Rotarian who lives in Brisbane, Queensland.

Blog, Sustainability


The plastic problem: Our commitment to do better

by Eleanor Knight 22nd July 2022

Plastic pollution concerns everyone. Over the last few years at ShelterBox, we have made huge efforts to reduce the amount of plastic we use.

Blog, News, Stories


Humans of ShelterBox: Johanna’s Story

by Eleanor Knight 30th June 2022

Introducing ‘Humans of ShelterBox’ — a new spotlight series highlighting some of the incredible individuals who make our disaster relief work possible around the world.

Blog, News, Responses, Where we work


2021 Haiti Earthquake: How we reached families affected the most

by Eleanor Knight 13th April 2022

When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti in August 2021, thousands of people lost their homes. But the nightmare wasn’t over yet. Tropical Storm Grace was approaching, and families had nowhere...

Blog, Disasters & Conflicts, News


Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami hits Tonga

by Eleanor Knight 19th January 2022

On January 13, 2021, a volcano erupted in Tonga. The underwater eruption caused tsunami waves throughout the South Pacific. ShelterBox is monitoring the situation.

Blog, Stories


Displaced by the conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia

by Eleanor Knight 18th October 2021

The Tigray crisis is driven by conflict, but food shortages and the constant threat of coronavirus are making it worse. This is Shewit’s story.

Responses


A forgotten crisis: Five things you need to know about the Tigray conflict

by Eleanor Knight 22nd September 2021

Right now, a devastating humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Tigray, a region in the north of Ethiopia. And yet, few people know about it.

News, Responses


[PRESS RELEASE] ShelterBox responds to families devastated by Haiti earthquake

by Eleanor Knight 19th August 2021

ShelterBox is sending a team to the Caribbean region, after a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake and continuing aftershocks rocked Haiti on Saturday 14th August 2021.

Blog


Surviving Tropical Cyclone Harold

by Eleanor Knight 22nd June 2021

On 6th April 2020, category 5 Tropical Cyclone Harold made landfall in Vanuatu, devastating families’ livelihoods and robbing people of their homes.

Blog


Phuleswari’s Story of Recovery

by Eleanor Knight 22nd May 2021

When Cyclone Amphan hit India, it destroyed Phuleswari’s home and much of what she owned. The rains devastated the entire region, with floodwaters coming up to Phuleswari’s knees. The storm left...

Blog


One Year On: How Coronavirus Has Affected Our Work

by Eleanor Knight 10th March 2021

In the last year, coronavirus has changed everything. From the way we work to the way we socialise, we’ve adapted in many areas of our lives. And it’s no different here at ShelterBox.

Blog


Remembering major earthquake responses: Gujarat 2001 and Haiti 2010

by Eleanor Knight 20th January 2021

In January 2001, a powerful earthquake shook the state of Gujarat, India. Nine years later, on the same month, an even more devastating earthquake brought chaos to Haiti. Read on to find out more...

Blog, News


Remote training: how we’re training teams and communities during coronavirus

by Eleanor Knight 15th December 2020

The need to deliver training has always been crucial to the success of our operations. We knew that it was important for us to look at alternative methods of training, especially with so many...