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When hurricanes and disasters strike, families lose everything. Safe shelter is fundamental to recovery and human dignity. We provide emergency housing solutions and support long-term reconstruction.
To provide safe, resilient, and dignified housing solutions that offer immediate shelter following disasters, accelerate recovery, and strengthen long-term community resilience across Cabo Verde.
8,000+
Homes damaged by last major hurricane
35%
Housing lacking adequate storm resistance
€15M
Annual recovery and reconstruction gap
2-3 yrs
Average rebuilding timeline without aid
The Root Issue: Many homes are constructed with inadequate storm resistance. When hurricanes strike, families are left homeless with limited resources for reconstruction. The cost of materials and labor makes independent rebuilding impossible for most families.
Deploy emergency shelter kits within 48 hours, providing immediate protection to displaced families.
Evaluate structural damage and determine repair vs. reconstruction needs for each home.
Pre-position hurricane-resistant materials and provide subsidized supplies for reconstruction.
Support home rebuilding using climate-resistant designs and construction techniques.
Rebuilding 200 homes damaged by previous storms.
Pre-positioning 500 emergency shelter kits across islands.
Training contractors in hurricane-resistant construction.
500+
Homes Repaired
structural support
800+
Families Rehoused
post-disaster
200+
Shelter Kits Deployed
emergency response
50+
Contractors Trained
resilient construction
60%
Recovery Time Reduced
faster rebuilding
10
Communities Supported
all islands
