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Ikea Better Shelter
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Each shelter measures 17.5 square meters (188 square feet), accommodating up to five people. (© BetterShelter.org)
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A look at the interior of a Better Shelter prototype used in the Kawergosk Refugee Camp in Erbil, Iraq (© BetterShelter.org)
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Each shelter takes about four hours to assemble. (© Ikea Foundation)
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The ongoing civil war in Syria has triggered a refugee crisis across the Middle East, forcing millions to seek shelter in Iraq and other neighboring countries. (© BetterShelter.org)
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According to UN figures, Ethiopia has received about 200,000 new refugees since the beginning of 2014, mostly from South Sudan. Above, families assemble a Better Shelter prototype in the Hilawyen Refugee camp in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia. (© BetterShelter.org)
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The Better Shelter is designed to last for up to three years, far longer than conventional tents. (© Ikea Foundation)
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A young Somali refugee stands with her baby in front of a Better Shelter prototype. (© Ikea Foundation)
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The shelter's textile sheet is designed to reflect sun during the day and retain heat at night. (© Ikea Foundation)
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Production of the Better Shelter is scheduled to begin soon, and the UNHCR will begin providing them to families this summer. (© Ikea Foundation)
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Solar panels on the top of the shelters power its lights and a USB connector. (© Ikea Foundation)
