Building Stronger Homes, Building Brighter Futures: Introducing Tukul 2.0 – Phase Two
In early 2024, Every Shelter unveiled Tukul 2.0, a prototype home built with sustainable materials like Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSB), bamboo, and palm fronds. This innovative design demonstrated how alternative building materials can tackle common housing challenges, from termite infestations to costly maintenance—all while addressing environmental concerns like deforestation and climate change. But this […]
Responding to the DRC Refugee Crisis: How Every Shelter is Scaling Up
The violent conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated into a regional crisis, displacing millions and pushing thousands across the border into Uganda. Refugees are flooding into transit centers that are operating far beyond capacity—one at 184%, another at 224%. Since January 1, over 230,000 people have been displaced, creating a […]
Spreading Light: Empowering Refugees Through Bottle Skylight Workshops
In Nakivale Refugee Settlement, a new kind of light is illuminating homes and lives—not just from above, but within the people themselves. At Every Shelter, we believe that meaningful change happens when individuals are equipped with the tools and knowledge to solve problems in their own communities. This belief recently came to life in the […]
Bringing Light to Lives: The Impact of Plastic Bottle Skylights
In refugee settlements like Bidibidi and Nakivale in Uganda, the inside of homes are dark and unlit. Without access to electricity, daily life is a constant challenge. Refugees rely on hazardous lighting sources such as kerosene lamps and candles, risking fire and health issues, while plastic waste piles up in their environment. These conditions limit […]
Shelter Depot Nakivale Open for Business
After the Bidi Bidi Shelter Depot proved successful, we, alongside our partner Alight, launched a new flagship store in Nakivale, a large refugee settlement in south Uganda. Nakivale is one of the oldest refugee settlements and the 8th largest in the world. It is home to 171,387 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, […]
Empowering Refugees While Preserving The Planet.
In today’s world, where climate change and the issue of millions of displaced persons are growing concerns, we believe that finding effective yet earth-conscious solutions is essential. This Earth Day, here are three ways we are empowering refugees while preserving the planet. Reforestation: Nurturing Communities and Nature In places such as Uganda, the threat of […]
Empowering refugee families with a solar lamp for a brighter future.
We see ourselves in every person we serve. We recognize that refugees are not defined by their refugee status, and we aim to treat everyone with the dignity, respect, and empathy they deserve. Doing so includes inviting their input when addressing the problems they face. We tell their stories as honestly and compassionately as possible […]
