What Others Say

FROM THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (www.ohchr.org)

"Shelter must provide, as a minimum, protection from the elements, space to live and store belongings, privacy and emotional security.”

FROM CARE INTERNATIONAL (www.careinternational.org)

“The first phase of disaster response is to meet people’s basic needs – including providing food, water, sanitation, shelter and basic health care to save lives.”

FROM THE SPHERE PROJECT

"Shelter is a critical determinant for survival in the initial stages of a disaster." More...

FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM'S SCHOOL OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

"Natural and man-made disasters such as floods, earthquakes and wars happen worldwide on a daily basis." More...

FROM COHRE (THE CENTRE ON HOUSING, HUMAN RIGHTS AND EVICTIONS)

"When one visits temporary resettlement sites in Sri Lanka, it is not difficult to get the feeling that tsunami survivors are going to be waiting for many years before all of the housing that is needed is actually in place." More...

FROM UN-HABITAT

"When hazards turn into disasters it is always human settlements, people and property that

are worst hit." More...

FROM ACTION AID (www.actionaid.org)

“The response of the donors and the countries that had promised to give aid, donations and loans in response to the appeals of the United Nations and the government of Pakistan has been dismal.”

FROM EBNet - THE ECOLOGICAL BUILDING NETWORK (www.ecobuildnetwork.org)

According to the World Watch Institute, buildings account for one fourth of the world's wood harvest, two fifths of its material and energy usage, and one sixth of its fresh water usage. These demands will be exacerbated as population growth compels us to multiply the total number of buildings on the planet over the next generation. We clearly must find a way to provide safe and decent shelter for all without ravishing the global ecosystem." More...