Better Shelter
@bettershelter.bsky.social
We are a nonprofit foundation that develops temporary shelters to provide safety and dignity for displaced people on their journey towards peace in a permanent home. https://t.co/iGDUiIwbzN
We're exploring how we can use #wool as insulation in our #shelters with #Axfoundation and the #SwedishWoolInitiative - via #ImpactLoopSE
Svensk ull inte längre sopor – nu blir fårens supermaterial byggmaterial och kläder │ Impact Loop
Sveriges importerar över 1 700 ton ull varje år – trots att mer än hälften av det som produceras här slängs. <br><br>Men nu sker en förändring.<br><br>
www.impactloop.se
December 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We're exploring how we can use #wool as insulation in our #shelters with #Axfoundation and the #SwedishWoolInitiative - via #ImpactLoopSE
Tue 18 Nov, 13:00 @ Media Evolution, Malmö.
Action Speaks: Better Shelter – A Place to Belong with founder Johan Karlsson.
Register: luma.com/kgjjibq9
Action Speaks: Better Shelter – A Place to Belong with founder Johan Karlsson.
Register: luma.com/kgjjibq9
Better Shelter: A Place to Belong · Luma
Housing is more than shelter; it is safety, dignity and belonging. Too often, affordable housing is seen as a financial challenge before we recognise the human…
luma.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Tue 18 Nov, 13:00 @ Media Evolution, Malmö.
Action Speaks: Better Shelter – A Place to Belong with founder Johan Karlsson.
Register: luma.com/kgjjibq9
Action Speaks: Better Shelter – A Place to Belong with founder Johan Karlsson.
Register: luma.com/kgjjibq9
Last night at the Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi, we celebrated a new chapter with our long-standing partner SEEDS India. Our founder Johan Karlsson and SEEDS Co-founder Dr.
November 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Last night at the Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi, we celebrated a new chapter with our long-standing partner SEEDS India. Our founder Johan Karlsson and SEEDS Co-founder Dr.
A #shelter evolves w the ppl living in it.
At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, curated by #CarloRatti, "Wireframe of Life" combines bamboo, rammed earth & scrap metal: a dialogue of worlds, materials & traditions.
Until Nov 23.
Photo: Mikael Olsson, 2025
At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, curated by #CarloRatti, "Wireframe of Life" combines bamboo, rammed earth & scrap metal: a dialogue of worlds, materials & traditions.
Until Nov 23.
Photo: Mikael Olsson, 2025
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A #shelter evolves w the ppl living in it.
At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, curated by #CarloRatti, "Wireframe of Life" combines bamboo, rammed earth & scrap metal: a dialogue of worlds, materials & traditions.
Until Nov 23.
Photo: Mikael Olsson, 2025
At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, curated by #CarloRatti, "Wireframe of Life" combines bamboo, rammed earth & scrap metal: a dialogue of worlds, materials & traditions.
Until Nov 23.
Photo: Mikael Olsson, 2025
Today we celebrate the and the partnerships that make life safer and more hopeful. As needs grow, their work, and the solidarity it represents, matters more than ever. 💙
#UNDay #UnitedNations #BetterShelter #TogetherForHumanity
#UNDay #UnitedNations #BetterShelter #TogetherForHumanity
October 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Today we celebrate the and the partnerships that make life safer and more hopeful. As needs grow, their work, and the solidarity it represents, matters more than ever. 💙
#UNDay #UnitedNations #BetterShelter #TogetherForHumanity
#UNDay #UnitedNations #BetterShelter #TogetherForHumanity
Can simple, innovative ideas make the world more resilient?
Horizon Magazine Europe features Better Shelter among many smart solutions that create impact: a flat-packed shelter to a safe and dignified home providing hope for displaced.
projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...
Horizon Magazine Europe features Better Shelter among many smart solutions that create impact: a flat-packed shelter to a safe and dignified home providing hope for displaced.
projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...
October 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Can simple, innovative ideas make the world more resilient?
Horizon Magazine Europe features Better Shelter among many smart solutions that create impact: a flat-packed shelter to a safe and dignified home providing hope for displaced.
projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...
Horizon Magazine Europe features Better Shelter among many smart solutions that create impact: a flat-packed shelter to a safe and dignified home providing hope for displaced.
projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...
Can simple innovations make the world more resilient?
A study by the @ec.europa.eu explores how #frugal #innovation can build a more resilient world.
projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...
A study by the @ec.europa.eu explores how #frugal #innovation can build a more resilient world.
projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...
When less is more: simple innovation offers hope in uncertain times
At this year’s International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, a small square house set up in Giardino delle Vergini told a story of resilience and ingenuity, demonstrating how innovation does not ha...
projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu
October 23, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Can simple innovations make the world more resilient?
A study by the @ec.europa.eu explores how #frugal #innovation can build a more resilient world.
projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...
A study by the @ec.europa.eu explores how #frugal #innovation can build a more resilient world.
projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...
What happens when a #shelter is no longer in use?
When families move to a permanent home & shelter has fulfilled its purpose, its parts can be #reused, #recycled or #repurposed, to serve in new different ways.
👉Learn more about our #waste_management recommendations: bettershelter.org/sustainabili...
When families move to a permanent home & shelter has fulfilled its purpose, its parts can be #reused, #recycled or #repurposed, to serve in new different ways.
👉Learn more about our #waste_management recommendations: bettershelter.org/sustainabili...
October 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
What happens when a #shelter is no longer in use?
When families move to a permanent home & shelter has fulfilled its purpose, its parts can be #reused, #recycled or #repurposed, to serve in new different ways.
👉Learn more about our #waste_management recommendations: bettershelter.org/sustainabili...
When families move to a permanent home & shelter has fulfilled its purpose, its parts can be #reused, #recycled or #repurposed, to serve in new different ways.
👉Learn more about our #waste_management recommendations: bettershelter.org/sustainabili...
During #displacement, #women and #children face the greatest risks of violence.
Parents leave everything behind to protect their children. In our #shelters, #families find #privacy and #protection: spaces where mothers can prepare to give birth, and parents can care for their children.
Parents leave everything behind to protect their children. In our #shelters, #families find #privacy and #protection: spaces where mothers can prepare to give birth, and parents can care for their children.
October 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
During #displacement, #women and #children face the greatest risks of violence.
Parents leave everything behind to protect their children. In our #shelters, #families find #privacy and #protection: spaces where mothers can prepare to give birth, and parents can care for their children.
Parents leave everything behind to protect their children. In our #shelters, #families find #privacy and #protection: spaces where mothers can prepare to give birth, and parents can care for their children.
Explore Fluffy Encounters: a wool-centric exhibit at CPH Architecture Biennial, co-created by Fanfaluca Collective & the Nordic Wool Initiative, feat collabs from AXFoundation, Bioregion Institute, Dalarna Science Park, Insutex, Lendager, Swedish Textile & more. 🔗 bettershelter.org/fluffy-encou...
October 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Explore Fluffy Encounters: a wool-centric exhibit at CPH Architecture Biennial, co-created by Fanfaluca Collective & the Nordic Wool Initiative, feat collabs from AXFoundation, Bioregion Institute, Dalarna Science Park, Insutex, Lendager, Swedish Textile & more. 🔗 bettershelter.org/fluffy-encou...
Last night, a 6.9 magnitude #earthquake struck the #Philippines. 69+ people have lost their lives, many are injured, and thousands have been #displaced.
We are closely following the situation and stand ready to support partners on the ground.
Learn more www.reuters.com/business/env...
We are closely following the situation and stand ready to support partners on the ground.
Learn more www.reuters.com/business/env...
October 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Last night, a 6.9 magnitude #earthquake struck the #Philippines. 69+ people have lost their lives, many are injured, and thousands have been #displaced.
We are closely following the situation and stand ready to support partners on the ground.
Learn more www.reuters.com/business/env...
We are closely following the situation and stand ready to support partners on the ground.
Learn more www.reuters.com/business/env...
Drive impact in the Gulf! We're hiring a Fundraising Manager – GCC to grow partnerships with corporations, foundations & philanthropists. Help bring safety and dignity to displaced families. Join Better Shelter! bettershelter.org/career/ #hiring #bettershelter
Career | BetterShelter
CAREER Work with us! At Better Shelter, we believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home. We're a team of designers and humanitarians workin ...
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October 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Drive impact in the Gulf! We're hiring a Fundraising Manager – GCC to grow partnerships with corporations, foundations & philanthropists. Help bring safety and dignity to displaced families. Join Better Shelter! bettershelter.org/career/ #hiring #bettershelter
Better Shelter välkomnar Stina Götbrink och Ebba Grythberg till styrelsen via.tt.se/pressmeddela...
Better Shelter välkomnar Stina Götbrink och Ebba Grythberg till styrelsen | Better Shelter
Better Shelter stärker sitt engagemang för hållbar utveckling genom att utse Stina Götbrink och Ebba Grythberg till styrelsen. Deras samlade erfarenhet från hållbarhet, affärsutveckling och internatio...
via.tt.se
September 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Better Shelter välkomnar Stina Götbrink och Ebba Grythberg till styrelsen via.tt.se/pressmeddela...
We welcome Stina Götbrink & Ebba Grythberg to Better Shelter’s Board. Their experience in diplomacy & sustainability will help us give families on the run safety & dignity — with solutions that also protect the planet. 🌍
🔗 bettershelter.org?p=147686
🔗 bettershelter.org?p=147686
September 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
We welcome Stina Götbrink & Ebba Grythberg to Better Shelter’s Board. Their experience in diplomacy & sustainability will help us give families on the run safety & dignity — with solutions that also protect the planet. 🌍
🔗 bettershelter.org?p=147686
🔗 bettershelter.org?p=147686
A safe shelter lets families rest without fear, so they can plan for tomorrow. Access to healthcare helps them heal and stay strong, so they can support each other. Education gives children routine, purpose, and #hope, so they can build the future they deserve.
September 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A safe shelter lets families rest without fear, so they can plan for tomorrow. Access to healthcare helps them heal and stay strong, so they can support each other. Education gives children routine, purpose, and #hope, so they can build the future they deserve.
A safe shelter lets families rest without fear, so they can plan for tomorrow. Access to #healthcare helps them heal and stay strong, so they can support each other. Education gives children routine, purpose, and #hope, so they can build the future they deserve.
September 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A safe shelter lets families rest without fear, so they can plan for tomorrow. Access to #healthcare helps them heal and stay strong, so they can support each other. Education gives children routine, purpose, and #hope, so they can build the future they deserve.
Last week, we teamed up with @qcharity and students from @VCUQatar to assemble a Relief Housing Unit in #Doha, exploring how rapid deployment and modular design can save lives. Grateful for Qatar Charity’s support and commitment to displaced communities. 💛
#BetterShelter #QatarCharity
#BetterShelter #QatarCharity
September 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Last week, we teamed up with @qcharity and students from @VCUQatar to assemble a Relief Housing Unit in #Doha, exploring how rapid deployment and modular design can save lives. Grateful for Qatar Charity’s support and commitment to displaced communities. 💛
#BetterShelter #QatarCharity
#BetterShelter #QatarCharity
This 2011 sketch is one of our first. We explored how a simple structure could become a home built from local materials like bamboo, woven walls, a grass roof and local knowledge. 15 years later, we’re building shelter frames with local materials guided by partners like SEEDS and the community.
September 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
This 2011 sketch is one of our first. We explored how a simple structure could become a home built from local materials like bamboo, woven walls, a grass roof and local knowledge. 15 years later, we’re building shelter frames with local materials guided by partners like SEEDS and the community.
"We finally have a new space to learn and study nearby." – Abdelfattah, student from Al Haouz, #Morocco. After the earthquake, schools were left in ruins. With @sos_children Morocco, People for People built temporary schools:
🔗 bettershelter.org/we-finally-h...
🔗 bettershelter.org/we-finally-h...
“We finally have a new space to learn and study nearby.” | BetterShelter
When the earthquake struck the mountains of Al Haouz in Morocco on September 8th, 2023, everything changed in a few minutes. Homes were destroyed and famili ...
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September 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM
"We finally have a new space to learn and study nearby." – Abdelfattah, student from Al Haouz, #Morocco. After the earthquake, schools were left in ruins. With @sos_children Morocco, People for People built temporary schools:
🔗 bettershelter.org/we-finally-h...
🔗 bettershelter.org/we-finally-h...
South Sudan has been facing heavy floods since July with hundreds killed and 100,000+ displaced. Over 2 million people were internally displaced before the floods began due to conflict.
Urgent support is needed for shelter, safety, and healthcare.
reliefweb.int/report/south...
Urgent support is needed for shelter, safety, and healthcare.
reliefweb.int/report/south...
South Sudan - Floods, update (DG ECHO Partners, UN OCHA, NOAA-CPC) (ECHO Daily Flash of 5 September 2025) - South Sudan
News and Press Release in English on South Sudan about Health, Epidemic, Flood and more; published on 5 Sep 2025 by ECHO
reliefweb.int
September 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
South Sudan has been facing heavy floods since July with hundreds killed and 100,000+ displaced. Over 2 million people were internally displaced before the floods began due to conflict.
Urgent support is needed for shelter, safety, and healthcare.
reliefweb.int/report/south...
Urgent support is needed for shelter, safety, and healthcare.
reliefweb.int/report/south...
Bring the family to #Kungsträdgården on 13/9, when @UNICEF.org Sweden invites to a day filled with activities! Visitors, both young and old, will be able to step inside our shelter, create together, and learn more about how we work with displaced people. www.facebook.com/events/94782...
September 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Bring the family to #Kungsträdgården on 13/9, when @UNICEF.org Sweden invites to a day filled with activities! Visitors, both young and old, will be able to step inside our shelter, create together, and learn more about how we work with displaced people. www.facebook.com/events/94782...
Over 600 killed after a 6.0 quake near Jalalabad, #Afghanistan. Thousands injured, villages destroyed, rescue efforts ongoing in difficult terrain. We are following developments closely and stand ready to assist. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Afghanistan earthquake: at least 250 dead after 6.0 magnitude quake near Jalalabad
Province of Kunar sees large number of casualties, according to local officials, amid fears of much higher toll after shallow quake hits near Pakistan border
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Over 600 killed after a 6.0 quake near Jalalabad, #Afghanistan. Thousands injured, villages destroyed, rescue efforts ongoing in difficult terrain. We are following developments closely and stand ready to assist. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
We count lives lost and money spent in disasters, but not homes destroyed. Without this, rebuilding is blind. By 2040, 167M homes could vanish. Housing loss data and long term rebuilding must become a global priority.
www.preventionweb.net/drr-communit...
www.preventionweb.net/drr-communit...
Rebuilding blind: The global failure to count homes destroyed
Each year, we count the millions of people displaced by disasters and calculate the cost of the destruction. But there’s one number you won’t find in the global databases: how many homes were actually...
www.preventionweb.net
August 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We count lives lost and money spent in disasters, but not homes destroyed. Without this, rebuilding is blind. By 2040, 167M homes could vanish. Housing loss data and long term rebuilding must become a global priority.
www.preventionweb.net/drr-communit...
www.preventionweb.net/drr-communit...
We tested shelter prototypes with Moroccan Red Crescent & @ifrc.org in Morocco. We built 3 using different materials to see how shelters adapt to local building, climate & needs. These pilots help us gather feedback to provide safer, smarter shelters for displaced.
bettershelter.org/testing-a-ne...
bettershelter.org/testing-a-ne...
Testing a new shelter portfolio in Morocco | BetterShelter
As displacement grows and becomes more complex, shelter should also adapt to the climate, culture, materials and ways of building in each specific context. ...
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August 27, 2025 at 12:49 PM
We tested shelter prototypes with Moroccan Red Crescent & @ifrc.org in Morocco. We built 3 using different materials to see how shelters adapt to local building, climate & needs. These pilots help us gather feedback to provide safer, smarter shelters for displaced.
bettershelter.org/testing-a-ne...
bettershelter.org/testing-a-ne...