RESTORING LIVES, REBUILDING COMMUNITIES
Shelter is more than a roof and four walls.
Shelter For Life International, Inc. (SFL) is an international faith-based relief and development organization with more than 40 years of experience in providing sustainable development and humanitarian assistance to those affected by conflict and disaster around the world.
Population Movement and Settlement
Shelter and Settlement Services
Disaster Risk Reduction
Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Services
Public Infrastructure Reconstruction
Rural Roads
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Irrigation and Flood Protection Services
Social and Economic Development
Vocational Training and Education
Access to Financial Services
Community-Based Organizations
OUR MISSION
Demonstrating God’s love by enabling people affected by conflict and disaster to restore their lives and rebuild their communities.
OUR VISION
To be one of the leading international Christian humanitarian aid organizations, providing disaster relief with long-term development and sustainability.
OUR APPROACH
Address disaster relief and long-term development needs of the communities we serve, by tailoring and implementing a range of contextually sensitive programs.
WHERE WE GO
Explore our work around the world — select a country to learn more.
"When the road was completed, we came back and realized that the road had also brought peace with it."
Read Bourama’s Story →
40 years
Of providing sustainable development solutions for internally displaced persons, refugees, ecological migrants, and disaster victims.
82% of funds
Go directly to our projects, including population movement and settlement, public infrastructure reconstruction, and social & economic development projects.
200+ projects
Assisting people around the world to restore their lives, and rebuild their communities.
Now more than ever, your support matters
Your gift restores homes, rebuilds communities, and helps families start again. Give to where it’s needed most.
Shelter for Life International is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 39-1657081). Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. After donating, you will receive an email confirmation and a year-end receipt for tax purposes.
Shelter for Life International does not sell or share donor names or contact information with any other organization or individual.
A copy of our latest financial report and registration is available on our Financial Disclosures page, or by contacting us at info@shelter.org, calling 763-253-4082, or writing to Shelter for Life International, 10201 Wayzata Blvd Suite 110, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Residents of certain states may also obtain this information directly from their state's charity regulator, as required by that state's law.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Kunar province in Afghanistan, with the death toll exceeding 2,200 and thousands more injured. Your donation of $260 can provide a family of 7 with food, blankets, and kitchen supplies.