Woden Rotary supports the ShelterBox project a global Rotary humanitarian program by purchasing a number of boxes over recent years. We have donated ShelterBoxes to:
Additionally we have purchased Shelter Boxes on behalf of:
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A Club ShelterBox went to Turkey
ShelterBox responded to the devastation caused by the massive earthquake that struck southeast Turkey on 23 October 2011 and within a month provided 1,341 boxes, including one provided by Woden Rotary, and over 10,000 sets of hats, gloves and scarfs for children and adults.
Track the location of our ShelterBoxes here
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ShelterBox provides emergency shelter, other lifesaving equipment together with comfort and dignity to people affected by natural and other disasters. All ShelterBox equipment is new and selected for durability, practicality and suitability for its need. |
Typically, a ShelterBox has a 10-person tent and a range of other equipment, such as:
In any disaster, a large number of victims are children. ShelterBox sometimes sends out a wind-up, solar-powered radio capable of receiving FM and other transmissions (LW, MW & SW) to allow communities to hear broadcasts from local authorities, aid agencies, etc. |
Shelter Box in Japan |
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Last modified JW 26 November 2016