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Investment in pre-crisis measures to reduce risk is always preferable to reconstruction. When crisis does occur, people will start rebuilding from the first day and the focus should be to enable...
Losing their home in a disaster or conflict had a profound psychological impact on people over 80.
In Syria, 75% of people said restored social services after conflict had a positive effect on relationships between IDPs and host communities.
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...
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