Shelter Changes Everything
Losing a home means losing safety, dignity, and hope. Since 2005, HHRD has helped vulnerable families rebuild through safe homes, emergency shelters, schools, and community hubs..
Learning Centers (Jordan & Lebanon)
Caravan Homes (Syria)
Palestinian Home Renovations
Shelter Homes Rohingaya
21 Years of Impact
Countries Served
11
Structures built
15,848
Beneficiaries
105,440
The Global Shelter Crisis
Amid rising displacement and humanitarian upheaval, over a billion people lack safe housing. Shelter is the cornerstone of human dignity and resilience, transforming vulnerability into stability and crisis into possibility.
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From Ruins to Resilience
HHRD Global Impact
Pakistan (Since 2005)
Constructed thousands of permanent homes for disaster-affected families, developed 2 model villages, rehabilitated educational institutions, and established community infrastructure.
Afghanistan (Since 2023)
SDelivered solar-panels and permanent homes for internally displaced families, helping communities recover from decades of conflict and economic hardship.
Syria (Since 2023)
Delivered 2 model villages with complete community infrastructures and caravan homes to the vulnerable and displaced Syrian families - restored safety and dignity amid prolonged crises.
Palestine (Gaza - Since 2022)
Rehabilitated and reconstructed aging homes, provided emergency tents to internally displaced Palestinians - helping families to live in safe and secure living conditions.
Bangladesh (Rohingya Refugees Response - Since 2018)
Established 9000+ shelter homes for displaced populations - improving living conditions and restoring hope for vulnerable families in the worlds largest refugee camp.
Jordan & Lebanon (Since 2016)
Built thousands of caravan homes, 100+ learning centers, and renovated aging homes for refugees and host communities to reduce vulnerability and strengthen hope.
Morocco (Since 2023)
Assisted earthquake-affected community by establishing a caravan village and healthcare facility following widespread devastation.
Haiti, Fiji & Cambodia
Delivered shelter and weather-resistant homes in Haiti (2010) and Cambodia (from 2019) following natural disasters. Building a community center for families in Fiji (2026) to rebuild and reconnect.
Supporting Refugees with Safety and Dignity
A home is more than four walls. It’s where a child sleeps without fear, where a family gathers after loss, where dignity takes root again. Across Gaza, Syria, and Bangladesh, HHRD is providing that dignity with emergency tents, caravan homes for returning refugees, and solar-powered bamboo shelters for Rohingya families. In Jordan, we are renovating the crumbling homes of Palestinian families who have waited generations for safety. From the first night of crisis to the foundation of a forever home we build hope that lasts.ย
Our Work
In Syria, families returning to ruins after years of displacement are finding more than four walls. HHRD’s caravan homes built with galvanized steel frames stand firm against harsh winds and winter cold, offering returning refugees a dignified place to begin again.
In Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees who fled genocide now raise their children in bamboo shelters with solid cement flooring and solar power strapped to the roof. For the first time in years, a mother can flip a switch and light up a room where her children study by night.
And across 13 camps in Gaza, Souf, and beyond, HHRD has been renovating homes for Palestinian refugees and local Jordanians since 2017,ย fixing leaking roofs, crumbling walls, and unsafe plumbing for families who cannot afford repairs. A renovated home means an elderly grandmother no longer sleeps in the damp. It means children grow up with walls that protect, not threaten.
ย In Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Cambodia, we are building permanent, weather-resistant homes for flood and earthquake survivors.
This is not just a home, it is an everlasting compassion.
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Rebuilding Pakistan A Journey of Hope and Renewal
Like many others, Noha, her brother Adi, and cousins Yousef and Yahya watched their home in Gaza crumble to dust, leaving them with nothing but the cold ground and an open sky. When HHRD provided them with a tent, it became more than shelter; it became a symbol of safety, dignity, and hope. Today, they sleep in peace and dream of rebuilding their lives, thanks to the compassion of people like you.
From Floods to Hope
After Pakistanโs devastating 2022 floods, HHRD partnered with the Police Athletic League Services (PALS) to build 40 permanent homes across four states. What began as emergency recovery became thriving communities, now known as PALS Bastis, where families found safety, dignity, and a place to begin again.
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Is my donation Zakat eligible?
Since the SRP beneficiaries are among the most vulnerable, including refugees, displaced families, and those living in extreme poverty, most scholars would allow Zakat to be used for this program. HHRD follows strict internal controls to ensure Zakat is distributed only to eligible recipients.
How do you choose which countries to work in?
How are beneficiaries selected?
Families are prioritized based on:
- Number of family members
- Number of children
- Presence of elderly, widowed, or disabled individuals
- Severity of current living conditions
- Level of displacement or loss
Where are the homes constructed?
SRP builds different types of shelters depending on local conditions:
- Caravan homes for Syrian refugees in camps, deserts, and returning communities
- Bamboo and tarpaulin shelters for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
- Brick and mortar homes for Pakistan flood victims
- Permanent homes in model villages like in Northern Syria
- Elevated, weather resistant homes for poor fishing families in Cambodia
Are the people who construct the homes of HHRD employees or local contractors?
If I make a general donation to the Shelter Relief Program, where does it go?
Are the homes located near the familyโs previous shelter or far away?
Whenever possible, families receive homes close to their existing temporary shelters or original land. This helps preserve community ties and stability.
Do the homes come with electricity and running water?
Wherever possible, SRP connects homes to local electricity grids. In areas without access, solar panels are provided. Water is supplied regularly through tanks in the desert, and hand pumps are provided in the camps.
How do you determine where to build a Learning Center?
What support is HHRD providing to returning Syrian refugees?
Why do caravan homes instead of traditional shelters?
Where are the caravan homes constructed?
How does HHRD ensure construction quality and safety?
What makes HHRDโs work in Syria and Jordan unique?
How much does it cost to build a home?
Costs vary by country and materials:
- $950 โ Shelter home with solar panel (Bangladesh)
- $4,000 โ Caravan home for Syrian refugees
- $4700 โ Renovation of Palestinian refugee homes in Jordan
- $10,575 โ Learning Center for 28 students in MENA
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How does SRP ensure long-term sustainability?
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Across Bangladesh and Syria, vulnerable refugee and internally displaced families continue to live in fragile shelters, damaged homes, and overcrowded camps. As geopolitical shifts allow Syrian refugees to return, many are going back to nothing but ruins. HHRD is now redirecting sturdy caravan homes once used in Jordanโs Zaatari Camp, directly into Syria to give returning and internally displaced families a safe place to begin again.
In Bangladesh, our Shelter of Hope project has supported Rohingya refugees with bamboo homes reinforced by RCC fencing, solid cement flooring, and solar power that restores light, communication, and dignity.
Your support helps families rebuild their lives with protection, stability, and hope.
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