Every Shelter Helps Refugees Stay Healthy

Every so often, we come across a non-profit whose mission not only moves us but also makes a lot of sense. Every Shelter is a non-profit whose mission statement we wholeheartedly support- building sustainable and human living conditions for refugees and displaced individuals/ families. It seems logical to us that shelter is not only a fundamental human right but also the basis of any healthy life- and Every Shelter is bringing viable options to those displaced from their homes.

A safe, stable, home is the foundation of emotional and physical health. Without it, families and individuals cannot thrive. But for the world’s nearly 80 million forcibly displaced people, home is anything but stable. 

Refugees and displaced people represent the fabric of their home societies: mothers and fathers, teachers and business people, leaders, and thinkers of today. Their children are their future, and together they will be responsible for rebuilding their homes and communities when they return. The success of development efforts in post-conflict settings is directly tied to their present well-being. 

Unfortunately, due to the long, protracted nature of the world’s current conflicts, these lives are stuck in limbo for decades, and our global aid system has yet to find a good solution for them. After the initial rush of acute emergency assistance subsidies, millions of people are still caught in a grey space between emergency relief and long-term development. Temporary shelters designed in immediate response to crisis become long-term dwellings. Within their walls marriages are made, babies are born, and family members are lost to age or disease. Even though life in a shelter is meant to be temporary, the impact of spending years living in inadequate housing is long-lasting. 

Every Shelter is committed to responding by creating better provisions. They know that the need is massive and funding is tight, so they come alongside partner organizations to co-create new products and designs to make their resources work smarter and more effectively for the long-term dignity of their beneficiaries. Every Shelter is passionate about innovating life-dignifying solutions that help families build the foundations they need to rest, recover, and reclaim their future.

Our founder Samir Becic met with Every Shelter board member and MIT Professor Admir Masic to tour a prototype of their housing in Houston, TX. Samir was impressed at the design quality and thoughtful touches in the units.

To donate to their wonderful mission, please click here.