Low-income families living in substandard housing are among those most vulnerable to natural and man-made hazards and the turmoil of armed conflicts. The devastation resulting from disasters destroys homes and livelihoods, and dreams for the future. War and civil unrest create millions of refugees and internally displaced people. Families whose lives are upended often struggle to rebuild their lives with few tools or resources. Providing humanitarian aid to affected families requires immediate action. However, the need for simple, decent, well-built shelter remains for months and years ” long after the headlines fade.
Habitat for Humanity's disaster response catalogue reviews the last 14 years of disaster recovery work. It catalogues and analyses the charity's responses to a broad sample of disasters, identifying key learning, challenges and practices for the future
Low-income families living in substandard housing are among those most vulnerable to natural and man-made hazards and the turmoil of armed conflicts. The devastation resulting from disasters destroys homes and livelihoods, and dreams for the future. War and civil unrest create millions of refugees and internally displaced people. Families whose lives are upended often struggle to rebuild their lives with few tools or resources. Providing humanitarian aid to affected families requires immediate action. However, the need for simple, decent, well-built shelter remains for months and years ” long after the headlines fade.
Habitat for Humanity's disaster response catalogue reviews the last 14 years of disaster recovery work. It catalogues and analyses the charity's responses to a broad sample of disasters, identifying key learning, challenges and practices for the future