Over the year, the organization built 1,800 multi-purpose geodesic domes, for the Afghan refugees. Later, they would establish factories in both Pakistan and Afghanistan, to manufacture concrete roof beams, as well as other housing components, facilitating the rebuilding of not only homes, but entire communities as well. The Gulf War resulted in millions of Kurds fleeing their homes, and once again Shelter for Life saw an opportunity to help others in need. Responding to the turmoil of the Iraqi people, Shelter for Life became an international NGO.
History"). Funding for Shelter for Life projects comes from a variety of sources including private donations, collaborations with other NGOs, such as Habitat for Humanity, religious organizations, humanitarian organizations, and governmental agencies ("Partners").
Randall Olson is the current President and Chief Executive Officer for Shelter for Life. Highly qualified, Olson received his B.A. In Linguistics and South and Southwest Asian Studies, his M.A. In Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, and went on to become a PhD. candidate in Law and Diplomacy, with concentrations in International Conflict Resolution, Southwest Asian Studies, and Political Systems and Theories. Prior to joining Shelter for Life, he worked as a Development Assistance Specialist for the United States Agency for International Development, one of the many partners Shelter for Life utilizes, in their work ("Leadership").
Shelter for Life has been very successful at accomplishing their goals. From their early beginnings of helping the Afghan refugees to assistance for people in fifteen countries, their work has positively affected hundreds of thousands of lives. Shelter for Life goes beyond that...
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