Shelter
Providing Safe and Dignified Shelter for Vulnerable Families.
Rebuilding Lives, One Home at a Time
Ensuring Safe and Dignified Shelter for Vulnerable Families.
At HRO, we believe that access to safe and secure shelter is essential for preserving dignity and protecting lives. Displacement caused by conflict, natural disasters, and other crises leaves families without a place to call home. Our shelter programs aim to provide immediate relief through emergency shelter and offer long-term housing solutions to those most in need. By focusing on durable, sustainable shelters, we help communities rebuild their lives and restore a sense of safety.
Key Components of Our Shelter Programs
1. Emergency Shelter Kits
In times of crisis, HRO distributes emergency shelter kits to displaced families. These kits include essential items such as tarpaulins, ropes, sleeping mats, and blankets to provide temporary relief and protection from the elements.
2. Transitional and Permanent Housing Solutions
For families affected by prolonged displacement, we construct transitional shelters that provide greater stability than temporary solutions. Additionally, we work on developing permanent housing where it is safe and feasible, allowing families to rebuild their lives with a sense of security.
3. Disaster-Resilient Housing
Many regions where we operate are prone to floods, droughts, and other climate-related disasters. Our shelter programs include the construction of flood-resistant and climate-adapted homes that offer long-term protection from environmental hazards.
4. Community Involvement in Shelter Construction
We engage local communities in the planning and building of shelters, empowering them to take ownership of the reconstruction process. By employing local labor and utilizing local materials where possible, we ensure that shelters are suited to the cultural and environmental needs of the communities.
Impact of Our Shelter Programs
Restoring Dignity and Hope
Through our shelter programs, HRO has provided safe, secure housing to thousands of displaced families. Beyond the physical protection, having a stable home restores a sense of dignity, privacy, and normalcy for individuals and families struggling to rebuild their lives after crisis.
Improving Safety and Security
Shelter is not just about a roof over one’s head—it’s about security. Our shelters are designed to protect families, especially women and children, from threats such as gender-based violence (GBV), harsh weather conditions, and unsafe living environments.
Success Stories
Amina’s Journey to Safety
After losing her home to flooding, Amina and her children were left with nowhere to go. HRO provided them with an emergency shelter kit and later helped build a flood-resistant home in their village. Today, Amina’s family is safe and secure, with the hope of a better future.
Rebuilding After Conflict in Hiran
In the conflict-affected Hiran region, thousands of families were displaced. HRO’s shelter program has built transitional homes for hundreds of families, giving them the stability they need to focus on rebuilding their lives and communities.
