USAID BHA & IOM Shelter and Settlements Charrette 2025
Miyamoto International, in partnership with IOM and USAID/BHA, is launching an innovative Shelter and Settlements educational program at UC Berkeley that combines virtual learning modules with a three-day in-person charrette, bringing together students and young professionals from diverse disciplines to develop practical solutions for humanitarian shelter challenges faced by over 100 million displaced people worldwide.
The Global Shelter Challenge: Innovating Solutions for 100 Million Lives​
Today, over 100 million people affected by humanitarian crises lack adequate shelter. Traditional approaches reach only 7% of those in need. We need fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to bridge this gap.
This is where you come in.
From Challenge to Change: Revolutionizing Humanitarian Shelter Solutions
Are you passionate about making a difference in humanitarian response? Do you want to apply your skills to help address one of the world’s most pressing challenges? Join us for an innovative learning and problem-solving experience that brings together bright minds from diverse disciplines to tackle real-world shelter and settlements challenges.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome both individual and team applications from qualified
candidates across the following areas:
Academic Disciplines:
- Architecture and Urban Design
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture
- Social Sciences (Anthropology, Sociology, Geography)
- International Development and Public Policy
- Environmental Studies
- Data Science and Technology
- Construction Management
Professional Background:
- Early-career professionals
- Graduate students
- Upper-level undergraduate students
- Recent graduates
Team Applications:
- Teams should include 4 members
- Must represent at least 3 different disciplines
- Can include both students and professionals
Shape the Future of
Humanitarian Shelter
Join bright minds from across disciplines in a groundbreaking initiative to tackle global shelter challenges. Work alongside experts to develop innovative solutions that could impact millions of displaced people worldwide.
Why Participate?
• Work with leading experts in humanitarian shelter and settlements
• Develop practical solutions to real-world challenges
• Build your professional network in the humanitarian sector
• Certificate of completion from organizing partners
• Gain hands-on experience in cross-disciplinary collaboration
Reference Documents
Contact us
For questions about the application process or program details, please contact Adriana Navarro-Sertich or Emma Hardwood.
Adriana Navarro-Sertich
- anavarro@miyamotointernational.com
- ehardwood@miyamotoitnernatioal.com
Introduction to Emergency S&S in BHA Context / Shelter vs Sheltering
The many varied context of sheltering work (Part 1)
The many varied context of sheltering work (Part 2)
Crash Course in Disaster Management Architecture
Charrette Problem Framing and Team Formation
Shelter
Career Path