Give Shelter, Save Lives

Since the resumption of the violence in Mogadishu in May 2009, more than a quarter of a million people have fled their homes. Some have found safety in other parts of Somalia while others have fled to neighbouring Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Yemen.

The tents we provide for refugees are the difference between life and death. Shelter is one of the most basic human needs. One tent will save five peoples' lives, it's that simple. Now we've got a simple way for you to buy a tent yourself, and make a real difference. 

In Ali Addeh camp in Djibouti about 25% of the refugees (mainly newly arrived women and children) do not have any form of proper shelter. This means that 2,600 tents are immediately required to shelter newly arrived refugees. Located in the southeast corner of the country near the mountainous borders with Ethiopia, Ali Addeh camp hosts thousands of mainly Somali refugees.

Here’s how you can help now:

• Take 1 good idea, get 10 friends to give $20 each, buy a tent for $200, save 5 peoples' lives. Start now
• If you don’t feel like setting up a personal fundraising page but would still like to help give hope to displaced Somalis, you can make a direct donation. Just $20 could help change somebody’s life. Donate now