Niger complex crisis 2015
Niger was facing five major crises and was also vulnerable to cross-border attacks from Boko Haram. Discover how we helped.
Kenya flooding
Devastating floods in Kenya in 2018 left families without a home. Find out more about what happened and meet some of the people we supported with aid.
Indonesia earthquakes and tsunami 2018
We supported families who were left homeless in Sulawesi, Indonesia after a powerful earthquake and tsunami shook the island in 2018
Monitoring storms and hurricanes
See how we monitor and track hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons.
Disasters explained: tsunamis
Tsunamis can destroy lives, homes, crops and roads in the blink of an eye. Learn more about what they are, what causes them and what the effects are.
Disasters explained: floods
Floods are among the most common and devastating disasters. Read more about why they happen and their effects.
Disasters explained: wildfires
Wildfires burn millions of acres of land every year. Find out more about what they are and their connection with climate change.
Learn about storm season
We’re providing emergency shelter for families who have lost their homes to extreme storms, but we need your help.
Iraq conflict
Learn everything you need to know about the conflict in Iraq, what happened, key facts and numbers, and how ShelterBox responded.
India super cyclone Amphan 2020
What happened, who was affected and how did ShelterBox help? Find out everything you need to know about Cyclone Amphan here.
Disasters explained: volcanoes
Learn what volcanoes are, how they erupt, and the effects of a volcano eruption.
Honduras hurricanes Eta and Iota 2020
We helped families affected by Hurricanes Eta and Iota in Honduras. Get facts and everything you need to know about Eta and Iota.
Fiji cyclone Yasa
Category 5 Cyclone Yasa ripped through Fiji, bringing flash floods, giant wave surges, powerful winds and forcing thousands to evacuate.
Fuego volcano eruption 2018
In June 2018, Guatemala was left reeling after the Fuego volcano erupted. It was the most violent and devastating volcanic eruption for 44 years. Read more.
How climate change affects disasters
Climate change is a humanitarian crisis. Find out key stats about climate change, how it affects disasters and people, and what we’re doing about it.
Caribbean hurricanes Irma and Maria 2017
In 2017, Category 5 Hurricane Irma caused devastation in the Caribbean, then Hurricane Maria brought a new wave of destruction. Find out how we helped.
Bolivia flooding 2018
In 2018, families in Bolivia were left homeless after heavy flooding destroyed their homes. Find out more about what happened and how ShelterBox responded.
Rohingya crisis 2017
After fleeing Myanmar, Rohingya families desperately needed shelter, lighting, and water. Learn more about the Rohingya Crisis and how we responded.