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⚠️ Stock the Box 2024 | Prepositioned Aid Saves Lives ⚠️ Telling a family who has lost their home that we don’t have enough shelter is the toughest challenge we face. 🚨 Strategically prepositioned aid enables us to reach families faster when disaster strikes 🚨 🌍 Help us fill our global warehouses with emergency shelter today 🌍 🔗 You can save lives: https://lnkd.in/gnGRMrC5 #ShelterBoxUSA #ShelterAid #DisasterRelief #EmergencyShelter #stockthebox #stocktheboxchallenge #stockthebox2024 #prepositionedaid #GlobalImpact 

When floods ravaged Nkhotakota, Malawi in Feb 2024, Victoria, Christopher, and their two young sons lost everything. 'Our home was completely destroyed, and all our belongings were washed away,' Victoria shared. Thanks to ShelterBox and CARE Malawi, they received a shelter kit and cash assistance. Now, they have a temporary home and a fresh start. 'This shelter gives us our own space, rather than living with others,' Victoria says gratefully. The aid went beyond just shelter. Mosquito nets will protect them from malaria, while blankets and pots help restart their daily lives. Looking to the future, Victoria and Christopher plan to use the remaining funds to start a fish-selling business. 'We don't plan to go back to lake land... We will build a permanent place here,' Victoria says with determination. This story shows the important power of emergency aid. To learn more about our work in Malawi click this link: https://lnkd.in/gPjxHkA8 #DisasterRelief #RebuildingLives #MalawiFloods #ShelterBoxUSA

After disaster and conflict, thousands of people can find themselves without a place to call home. The sudden #displacement puts immense psychological stress on individuals, families, and communities. Many have endured multiple hardships even before reaching safety, and once they do, they face ongoing challenges and uncertainties. By providing emergency shelter, we can help restore a sense of safety, improve health, and promote well-being. For example, Nurgül suddenly lost her home after an earthquake struck Türkiye. After she received emergency aid, she spoke of how having a tent helped her feel secure and at home: "When I get in my tent and zip it up, I feel relieved. When there is no tent, the coffee I drink is not coffee. But here, in my tent, my coffee tastes like coffee." On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to say thank you to everyone who has made it possible for us to provide feelings of security and safety to people around the world. #MentalHealthMatters #EmergencyShelter #ShelterIsAHumanRight

Imagine a flood has destroyed your home. You have to leave to find shelter, but you are repeatedly displaced and evicted by landowners. How can you begin to recover? At ShelterBox, we know that shelter is a human right. People deserve a place to call home, but more than that, they also deserve stability. That's why as part of our work in Somalia, we are securing land tenure for people who have left their homes because of drought, flooding, or conflict. This will ensure families are able to recover without fear of eviction for up to 15 years. #Somalia #EmergencyShelter #HumanitarianAid #SomaliaCrisis

If you were given a shelter kit, would you know how to best use the tools found inside? We know that most people are not shelter experts. That's why when we support communities with shelter kits, we also make sure we provide hands-on training to ensure they're getting the most out of their tools. In Malawi, we worked with local artisans to construct shelters for families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by flooding. Equipped with the new knowledge, they were then able to pass the techniques down to community members. Want to learn more about our aid items and how we work? Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyXp_Tx #EmergencyShelter #TrainTheTrainer #Malawi #DisasterRelief

Do you know how cold it gets in #Syria during the winter? As temperatures start to drop, families are doing their best to prepare for winter without adequate shelter. With your support, we can help provide much needed aid to help them stay warm and stay alive. Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbWqjpJ7. #StayWarmStayAlive #ShelterBoxUSA #SyriaConflict #EmergencyShelter #HumanitarianAid

“I was born and raised here in Nkhotakota; we have never experienced this kind of situation.” Tionge and Mary, along with their three children, were amongst the thousands of people who lost their homes after floods devastated communities in Malawi. The family was kind enough to sit down with us and reflect on their situation. Tionge explained what happened on the day of the floods. “The rain did not stop throughout the day, and there was a lot of shaking and noise during the night as the house structure was trying to withstand the winds. In the morning, I found out that all the walls were soaked with water since the rain was coupled with winds, which made it easier for the walls to get soaked.” The rain would continue for another three days. Mary told us, "There was water everywhere, from the rivers and sprouting from the ground. That was the time our house fell." Alongside our partner CARE Malawi, we provided Tionge and Mary with shelter kits, cash assistance, and household items like water filters, solar lights, and kitchen sets to help them begin recovering. We know we can't provide this life-changing aid without the help of our supporters. Thank you for helping us rebuild communities in Malawi and around the world #Malawi #MalawiFloods #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #DisasterAid #DisasterRelief #EmergencyShelter #ShelterBoxUSA

YOU REBUILT LIVES IN 2023 325,000 People. 14 Countries. Countless Stories of Hope. Our 2023 Annual Report is here, showcasing the incredible impact of your support: • Responded to major crises like Turkey-Syria earthquakes and Ukraine conflict • Transformed lives with emergency shelter and essential aid • Detailed breakdown of donation usage • Strategies for maximizing our impact Your generosity became a beacon of hope in a year of unprecedented challenges. From disaster zones to conflict areas, you stood with those who lost everything. Want to see the full scope of what we achieved together? Read the full report now: https://lnkd.in/gJyerHTa Together, we're not just providing shelter – we're rebuilding lives and restoring hope. #AnnualReport2023 #HumanitarianAid #RebuildingLives #ShelterBoxUSA

1.9 million people are displaced in Gaza. People have nowhere to call home, and they continue to survive in horrendous conditions, sheltering in worn-out tents and damaged infrastructure. With winter looming, we must get as many people sheltered as possible before temperatures begin to drop. Getting items into Gaza is challenging, but by working with our partners Medical Aid Pal, SDF pal, and PARC, we are getting tents, shelter kits, and household items to thousands of people who are in desperate need of aid. To learn more about how we're supporting families in Gaza and how you can help, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gKYwXyfG #Gaza #HumanitarianAid ShelterBoxUSA

Shamsa's Story: When the earth shook in Northern Syria, Shamsa's world crumbled. "Tents and mud fell on us," she recalls. Facing the terror of that night and the looming winter, Shamsa feared for her family's safety. But hope arrived. Thanks to ShelterBox and Bahar Organisation, Shamsa now has a durable tent with a cement floor and cash assistance. "We paid off our debts and bought food," she shares, her voice filled with relief. Your support makes stories like Shamsa's possible. Together, we're not just providing shelter but rebuilding lives and restoring dignity. To learn more about your impact and stories like Shamsa's click here to read our 2023 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gJyerHTa #SyriaEarthquake #HumanitarianAid #Resilience #ShelterBoxUSA