We’ve been working in Lebanon since 2001 on a range of shelter issues from helping refugees deal with the housing crisis to providing vulnerable Lebanese families affected by disability or conflict with: Housing repairs Construction and upgrades Housing micro-finance Water and sanitation projects. This is an update on our current project to support the Syrian and… Read more »
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Upgrading Palestinian Refugees Camps in Lebanon (Slum Rehabilitation)
The main objective for this slum rehabilitation project has been to upgrade the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon to provide safe and healthy homes to poor and vulnerable families who have been living in camps for years, and often decades. An important focus of this project was put on families taking care of: Orphans Vulnerable children Women-headed households… Read more »
Read moreRefugees, Asylum Seekers & Migrants: A Crucial Difference
What is the difference between a refugee, an asylum seeker and a migrant? Does it really matter to understand their definition? Yes, absolutely. It’s crucial today to understand what an asylum seeker or a refugee is because of all the misconceptions and misunderstandings around those terms. Al Jazeera announced recently that it wasn’t going to refer… Read more »
Read moreRebuilding Roma Slums to Tackle Urban Poverty in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, our project to rebuild and renovate Roma slums to tackle local urban poverty is happening at steady pace, one home at a time. And each new home has a profound impact on its community. Our pilot project to address poverty in Bulgaria trains housing mediators to help families in need obtain microfinancing and affordable construction… Read more »
Read moreLand Reforms for Slums in Brazil: 3 Ways to Reduce Inequalities
Despite the rich cultural diversity and active citizenry, inequalities in Brazil continue to rank among some of the highest in the region. In major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, favelas (slums) stand as testaments to issues like overcrowding and housing deterioration by failing to provide: Safety Economic stability Basic water and sanitation services Secure housing The complexity of legal framework… Read more »
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