Boko Haram and the Lake Chad Basin Crisis

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.

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.

Disasters explained: volcanoes

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

How climate change affects disasters

Climate change is a humanitarian crisis. Find out key stats about climate change, how it affects disasters and people, and what we’re doing about it.

Philippines

The Philippines is hit by a series of deadly disasters every year. See how we’ve responded to disasters over the years.

Caribbean

After Hurricanes Irma and Maria struck the Caribbean, ShelterBox worked there to support people without shelter.

Bangladesh

ShelterBox is working in Bangladesh, helping people there without shelter after Cyclone Remal. We have previously responded to support those fleeing violence in Myanmar, and after flooding.

Iron net shelters

ShelterBox is helping to supply Iron net shelters for displaced people in Yemen; a more durable form of shelter for the desert climate.

Mosquito nets

When disaster strikes and families and are left vulnerable to insect-borne diseases like malaria, mosquito nets can help reduce the risk of infection.

Water filters and carriers

When disaster strikes, clean water is compromised. Emergency aid items like water filters and carriers can help families produce safe drinking water.

Gaza conflict

ShelterBox is responding to provide emergency shelter and other essential items for people left with nowhere to live.