It was a year in which extreme weather events, earthquakes and conflict creating significant need for emergency shelter.

In Türkiye and Syria we supported thousands of people with emergency shelter after the devastating earthquakes in February 2023. We also responded to help those left without shelter by the powerful Morocco earthquake in September. Just two days after this severe flooding impacted Libya, particularly the city of Derna. Despite the difficult operating conditions in Libya we were able to work with a partner to bring support to people in Derna impacted by the floods.

Another extreme weather event was the severe drought impacting the Horn of Africa. This has led to thousands of people being forced from their home in search of water, food and health care. This year we continued our work in Ethiopia supporting people impacted by the drought and violent attacks from insurgent groups. We also began working in Somalia, bringing shelter to those forced from their homes by the hard conditions.

Violence in Sudan that begun in April 2023 forced millions of people to flee their homes, many into neighbouring countries. In response to this we have begun working in Chad, providing shelter to those who have fled to the country for safety. And we have begun planning a response in Gaza in response to the violence there.

We also continued our work on projects in Ukraine, Yemen, Pakistan, Mozambique, Syria, Cameroon, and Burkina Faso. Work we could not undertake without your support.

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