The number of people worldwide in need of shelter due to humanitarian crises has more than doubled since 2019, a new report from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) reveals. By 2025, over 91 million people displaced by conflicts and natural disasters will urgently require shelter, a dramatic increase from the 37.5 million recorded in 2019.<\/p>\n
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\u201cShelter is more than just four walls and a roof. It provides safety, dignity, and a foundation for displaced people to begin rebuilding their lives,\u201d said Amelia Rule, NRC\u2019s global lead for shelter and settlement. She emphasized the critical role shelters play in protecting people from violence, diseases, and harsh weather conditions.<\/p>\n
The NRC\u2019s emergency solutions include family-sized tents, kits for sealing damaged buildings, tarpaulins, and tools for repairing homes. These interventions are being deployed in crisis-hit areas such as Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and Lebanon.<\/p>\n
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In Sudan alone, over 14 million people have been displaced due to conflict, leaving millions to seek refuge in overcrowded and makeshift structures. Similarly, in Gaza, an estimated 1.4 million people are in dire need of shelter support.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is an urgent need to provide emergency shelter before the harsh winter sets in,\u201d Rule urged. \u201cAt the same time, we must focus on sustainable, long-term solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Despite the escalating demand, funding for global shelter initiatives remains critically low. NRC reports that only 27% of the required funding for 2024 has been secured, leaving millions at risk of exposure to harsh elements and unsafe living conditions.<\/p>\n
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NRC\u2019s shelter teams continue to work tirelessly in some of the world\u2019s largest emergencies, striving to address the widening gap between needs and available resources. Without swift and substantial international support, the crisis is likely to worsen, with millions left vulnerable to the consequences of displacement and homelessness.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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