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ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 1d

1.4 million people urgently need support, and ShelterBox - along with our partners - is ready to provide emergency shelter to thousands of families as soon as access is granted. This ceasefire must be permanent. Aid must flow freely to prevent further trauma, famine, violence, and death.

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ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 2d

We are responding to the earthquake in the Philippines.

Our team is heading to #Cebu to assess needs and prepare emergency shelter, repair kits, solar lights & more. Supplies are ready to go.

We're here to support thousands. Please donate if you can
👉 https://bit.ly/3Bzaj9Y

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ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 6d

At 80, Adama has faced challenges most of us can’t imagine.

Violence forced him to flee his village in Burkina Faso with nothing.

With support from ShelterBox and our partner, they now have a place to call home.

💚 Shelter is more than a roof - it’s a foundation for a safer, brighter future.

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ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 9d

A powerful #earthquake has hit the #Philippines.

Many families are spending nights outside, too afraid to return indoors as aftershocks continue. The damage is immense and a state of calamity has been declared.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3VMvXhH

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ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 10d

🆘 After suffering back-to-back typhoons a week ago, the #Philippines has been struck by a 6.9 magnitude #earthquake. We are working closely with in-country to understand the extent of the damage.

Earthquakes are unpredictable and the devastation caused can be extreme. Learn more below ⬇️

Disasters explained: earthquakes - ShelterBox %

ShelterBox provides emergency shelter to families who have lost their home to disaster, enabling them to rebuild their l

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ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 10d

In #Tigray, Ethiopia, we partnered with our local partner PAD to run workshops on ethical content gathering.

This means learning how to share photos and videos that reflect people’s voices in their own words, ensuring the communities we serve are represented with dignity, agency, and respect.

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 12d

The Philippines is facing a severe typhoon season - and it’s only just begun.

Our team is heading to the Bicol region to assess damage and deliver emergency shelter and essential items to families who’ve lost their homes 💚👉 https://shelterbox.org/where-we-work/tropical-typhoon-bualoi/

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 15d

🌪️ Tropical Storm Bualoi has hit the Philippines, just days after Super Typhoon Ragasa.

It’s peak typhoon season, and our team is closely monitoring the situation. We regularly respond in the Philippines and are ready to act again if needed.

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ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 15d

Need a reason to feel hopeful today?

Catch up on real stories of impact, recovery, and collaboration - from #ShelterBox teams and communities around the world.

Read our latest roundup of good news 👇

https://shelterbox.org/blog/together-we-shelter-a-global-roundup-of-good-news/

Together we shelter: a global roundup of good news - ShelterBox

Discover inspiring ShelterBox stories from around the world, from earthquake recovery in Myanmar to global collaboration

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ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 17d

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 19d

A world that protects refugees is a world that is safer, more stable and more just.

UNHCR stands with those forced to flee—today, tomorrow and for as long as they need us. This is our promise.

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 19d

Yorkshire bookworms are changing lives worldwide 👇

Sarah joined the ShelterBox #BookClub after she retired in 2022 and found connection, purpose, and joy 💚

Members receive hand-picked books inspired by the people we support.

Join the club and read for change 📚 https://shelterbox.org/book-club/

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 19d

⚠️ Super Typhoon Ragasa - the most powerful storm of the year - is hours away from hitting the northern #Philippines. It is expected to bring flooding, landslides and storm surges.

We have a team and emergency shelter supplies ready in Cebu and are ready to act if shelter is needed.

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ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 22d

The conflict in #Sudan has displaced nearly 12 million people.

Families are seeking safety wherever possible, including in neighbouring Chad.

Working with a local partner, we are providing semi-durable mudbrick shelters, enabling people to take the next step in their recovery journey.

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 24d

Floods in #Pakistan have forced over 1 million people from their homes - the need for shelter is urgent.

With our partner, we are preparing to deliver tents, tarpaulins, blankets, and mosquito nets. Distributions in the north will begin soon, and in the east they will start in the coming weeks.

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 25d

Winter is coming to Gaza.

Over 1 million tarpaulins and 86,000 tents are ready, yet Israel has allowed in only 1,175. 1.4 million people urgently need shelter, but aid is blocked.

AID MUST BE ALLOWED IN.

This is a failure of humanity and a violation of international law.

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ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 26d

Our team is now in #Afghanistan, working with local partners to support families whose homes were destroyed by the earthquakes.

In the coming days, we’ll begin distributing tents, warm clothing, blankets, stoves, solar lights, and kitchen sets – all vital as freezing nights set in.

Thank you 💚

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 26d

Last month, violence in Cabo Delgado forced 57,000 people from their homes, over half of them children.

Many are now sheltering in classrooms, struggling for food, shelter and basics.

Since January, conflict in #Mozambique has uprooted 95,000 lives, leaving communities desperate for support.

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · 27d

Ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes of our responses?

Join us for a live Q&A on September 17 at 6pm where you will hear from our Director of International Programmes as he delves into our Afghanistan response.

Register at https://bit.ly/4npIEuz

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · Sep 10

For nearly a decade, innocent civilians in Yemen have been trapped in a devastating conflict that has displaced 4.8 million people.

Since 2021, we’ve assisted 2,970 families in Yemen, and are currently supporting 950 families with transitional shelters and household items.

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ever wondered what our household aid actually looks like? 🍽️💧🦟💡🛌

As well as these household items we also provide shelter kits, tents, durable shelter and cash assistance.

If you have any questions about the items, pop them in the comments 👇

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · Sep 5

6 days. 3 quakes.

We are working with a local partner to provide emergency shelter and essential items in #Afghanistan.

You can help us reach more people with life saving aid. Like. Share. Repost. Donate.

#AfghanistanEarthquake #EmergencyShelter

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · Sep 2

Another powerful earthquake has struck the same region in Afghanistan, just days after a 6.0 magnitude quake devastated mountain communities.

ShelterBox is responding.

Please, donate now 💚 https://bit.ly/4gddgx6

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · Sep 2

It was a huge honour to welcome Her Majesty The Queen back to Cornwall.

Joined by ShelterBox staff, volunteers, and supporters, Her Majesty visited our Truro headquarters to meet the people behind our global mission, and to see first-hand how our work has evolved since 2000.

ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · Sep 1

A magnitude 6.0 #earthquake hit eastern #Afghanistan around midnight on Sunday.

Several villages have been completely destroyed.

We're reaching out to our partners in Afghanistan and the region to gather more information and better understand the evolving shelter need.

#AfghanistanEarthquake

Afghanistan earthquake live: More than 600 killed, Taliban interior ministry says

The 6.0 magnitude quake struck at a depth of 8km (6 miles) and shook buildings from Kabul to Pakistan's capital Islamaba

www.bbc.co.uk

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ShelterBox UK @shelterbox.bsky.social · Aug 30

Shelter is a not a "nice-to-have."

It's a #HumanRight.

Help us make sure everyone - regardless of who they are or where they are from - has a place to seek refuge and call home. Share now.