Why We Flee

This April, Every Shelter is offering an exploration of the human side to violent displacement.

An Endless War

April 1-30. Mon-Sat. 10am-2pm.

5601 Navigation Blvd
Houston, TX 77011
 

A month-long photo-exhibit featuring the work of war photojournalist, Moses Sawasawa and his documentation 
of the civil war in the DRC.

Join us on Tuesday, April 8 from 5 pm – 7:30 pm for our Opening Night

There is an urgent need 

The Why We Flee series captures the resilience and strength of displaced families. But beyond the images and lectures, there is an urgent need. Donate today to empower refugees with agency, opportunity, and stability. 

Regardless of size, every contribution helps us provide safer, more dignified shelter to those who will likely be displaced for decades. Thank you for helping us put refugees back in control of their lives.

Other Events

The Trouble with Aid

LECTURE

Date: Wednesday, April 23rd

A partial documentary screening and discussion exploring the complexities of traditional aid, led by Dr. Evan Easton-Calabria, a board member of Every Shelter.

Syrian Displacement and the Prospects of Return.

LECTURE

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 

James A. Baker III Hall

Hosted in partnership with Rice University’s Baker Institute, this panel discussion will feature the choices and options confronting the millions of Syrian refugees all around the world, after the fall of the Bashar-al-Assad regime.

Thanks to our generous sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions

Over 120 million people are displaced. The average duration of displacement is over 20 years long.

We design shelter solutions for refugees and displaced families so they can create a home for that duration.

  • Mail a check donation to PO Box 30300 Houston, TX 77249
  • Increase your impact by donating stock. Provide your broker with the following details: DTC #0756 Ameriprise Financial Services LLC for further credit to Account #84354172 belonging to Every Shelter Inc.
  • Consider joining The Haven, a group of justice-oriented monthly supporters

In short, Every Shelter is using the proceeds to help build and support our refugee-centric ecosystem in Uganda.

No, you do not have to be actively giving to Every Shelter in order to attend the event. Every Shelter welcomes anyone who is interested in supporting its mission to attend the event and participate in the exhibition. While Every Shelter greatly appreciates any contributions that attendees may choose to make, there is no requirement to give in order to attend. The art auction event is open to the public, and Every Shelter encourages all members of the community to come together and support the cause of providing shelter and support to those in need. So feel free to attend the events!

Thanks in large part to generous sponsors like you, we are able to extend free admission to these events.

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