Every Shelter Inc
We Design Shelter Solutions for Refugees
832501756
2018
Houston, TX 77249 USA
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Every Shelter Inc
Every Shelter Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to designing and delivering life-saving shelter products for refugees. The organization is committed to improving the health, comfort, and resilience of displaced persons living in camps or camp-like settings.
History and Founding
The origins of Every Shelter date back to when its founders, Scott Austin Key and Sam Brisendine, were graduate students at Rice University. They began working on shelter design projects through the Rice Building Workshop, which eventually led to the creation of the Emergency Floor, their first major innovation. This project received support from USAID in 2016 to be tested in Lebanon, where it showed positive impacts on refugees' health and well-being. The organization was officially formed in 2018 with the goal of employing collaborative design and co-creation to serve refugees more effectively.
Mission and Work
Every Shelter's mission is to build localized refugee-aid ecosystems that are centered around the needs, preferences, and aspirations of refugees. They aim to empower refugees by creating shelter solutions that are designed with and for them, promoting a sense of home and belonging as key components of well-being. Their approach includes developing innovative shelter technologies such as the Emergency Floor and Bashe Bora tarp, products designed to improve living conditions in refugee camps. Every Shelter seeks to revolutionize the refugee aid system by promoting local production, healthy markets, and refugee-led initiatives.
Impact
Currently, the organization has served nearly 9,000 refugees across Lebanon, Bangladesh, and Uganda. Their interventions have reported significant improvements in well-being and health outcomes, including an average of 86% improvement in reported well-being and a 46% reduction in diarrhea among beneficiaries.
Governance and Finance
As a nonprofit, Every Shelter is led by a board of directors headed by CEO Scott Key. The organization is financially supported primarily through contributions, with significant annual funding reported in recent years. Key employees include the CEO and other directors, while the organization continues to grow its staff and volunteer network.
Locations and Partnerships
Every Shelter operates globally with a presence in countries where refugees are heavily affected, including Uganda. They maintain partnerships with aid agencies and engage directly with displaced populations to understand and address their needs effectively.
[1] https://movingworlds.org/organization/1280 [2] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832501756 [3] https://everyshelter.org/about-us/ [4] https://everyshelter.org/our-work/ [5] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/83-2501756
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Novinky
Last night before bed, I did what I always do—checked the locks, closed the blinds, turned on the porch light. It’s a tiny ritual, but it means something big now that I’m a dad. My son Walt just turned one. This year has been a blur of love, exhaustion, and joy. And lately, I’ve been thinking: what would it be like if I had no way to keep him safe? In Nakivale Refugee Settlement, 80% of the people we serve are women and children. The fathers? Many are still in the DRC—fighting, forced into labor, or gone. They no longer have the agency to protect their families. I can’t imagine lying awake at night, wondering if Walt is safe, and not being able to do anything about it. To every dad who gets to check the locks, who knows where their kid is, who has the privilege of being the protector—Happy Father’s Day. What we have is a gift. To the fathers far from home, unable to tuck their kids in or keep danger at bay—you are not forgotten. You are still a dad. Still fighting. We see you. At Every Shelter, we’re working to restore agency and dignity by helping families build stronger homes—like through our brick mold lending program that’s gaining real traction. Let’s keep going together. Happy Father’s Day. - Austin Hermann *image by @mosessawasawa A father flees with his children on a chukudu, a handmade scooter. (fb)
When we launched our brick mold lending program in Uganda’s Nakivale Refugee Settlement, our goal was simple: to provide newly arrived families with the tools to build a real home, without the crushing cost of brick mold rentals. However what has happened in the months since has been anything but simple: it’s been powerful, inspiring and entirely refugee-led. Comment “Powerful” and we’ll sent you the link to read the full story! #worldrefugeeday #refugeestories (fb)
Poslední komentáře
❤️ Love what Every Shelter is doing to give hope and a sense of home to displaced families! Together, we can create a brighter future for refugees. #BuildingStrongerHomesdetail |
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Incredible work being done at Every Shelter! The Tukul 2.0 is a fantastic step towards providing sustainable living spaces for those in need. Let's support and spread the word! 🌍✨ #RefugeeAiddetail |
Poslední diskuze
What innovative strategies can NGOs implement to improve the mental health and well-being of refugees living in long-term displacement?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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How can we better involve displaced communities in the design and implementation of shelter solutions to ensure they meet their specific needs?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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