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Losing their home in a disaster or conflict had a profound psychological impact on people over 80.
Shelter and settlements improve mental health and well-being. Those who receive post-disaster assistance are more likely to experience a return of their mental health to similar levels as before...
Affordable and Adequate housing assistance can lead to: reduced emotional stress, fewer doctor's visits, increased happiness,
Building 1 affordable home can create 5 direct jobs and up to 8 indirect jobs.
46.2% of Ethiopian shelter recipients saw a increase in income and better access to food
Shelter and settlements are also often used as a financial institution, a factory, a meeting place, a granary
Post-disaster reconstruction is a complex process. It requires multi-sectoral involvement, very significant resources and a wide range of skills. For a humanitarian agency the decision to engage...
Older persons are entitled to equal protection under international human rights and humanitarian law. Building awareness about the rights and needs of older persons is the first step to reducing...
Affordable and stable shelter can provide opportunities for financial stability and employment. Ongoing construction and maintenance of shelter and settlements can be an opportunity for employment...
The direct impact of effective shelter and settlement assistance primarily include climate protection, immediate safety and security, privacy, and dignity and facilitating access to additional...