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Shelter and settlements improve mental health and well-being. Those who receive post-disaster assistance are more likely to experience a return of their mental health to similar levels as before...
Throughout the humanitarian programme cycle of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, a range of guidelines, manuals, toolkits and mechanisms have been developed to support the decision-...
Affordable and Adequate housing assistance can lead to: reduced emotional stress, fewer doctor's visits, increased happiness,
Building 1 affordable home can create 5 direct jobs and up to 8 indirect jobs.
46.2% of Ethiopian shelter recipients saw a increase in income and better access to food
Shelter and settlements are also often used as a financial institution, a factory, a meeting place, a granary
Housing interventions can reduce doctor's visits and lower healthcare spending and hospitalization rates
Housing deprevation increases the risk of disability and severe ill health over the course of life by 25%.
In Pakistan new and improved shelters experienced 50% less damage under extreme weather conditions, than shelters that were not improved.
Affordable housing and settlement upgrading can increase involvement in neighborhood activity, community leadership roles, and community connectedness.