ShelterBox has been nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition for humanitarian efforts in areas of extreme conflict.

ShelterBox is honored to learn of this nomination, which is a great acknowledgment that ShelterBox provides much more than material aid; we provide the foundation for recovery and the stability needed for peace, one family at a time. This is the second year ShelterBox has been nominated. As Rotary International’s official project partner for disaster relief, this nomination is an example of supporting Rotary’s Area of Focus on promoting peace.

The nomination reflects the incredible work done by the ShelterBox staff and volunteers around the world, many of whom are Rotarians, and those who have supported them, especially the many Rotary Clubs and Rotarians worldwide.

90%. That is the percentage of natural disasters where ShelterBox works directly with Rotarians in the disaster area as partners in the relief effort. Rotarian and ShelterBox Response Team member Jeff Deatherage explains, ”Rotary has played a significant role in every disaster that I have deployed to as part of the ShelterBox Response Team. In the summer of 2018, I was called upon to be a part of the first team responding to the eruption of Volcan de Fuego in Guatemala. Many Rotarians and Rotaractors led by District Governor Julio Grazioso helped us with our mission throughout our deployment.  In fact, Julio had been storing ShelterBox aid left in Guatemala from a previous disaster response in his own warehouse free of charge! We used that aid in this deployment. Rotarians and Rotaractors drove us everywhere. They assisted us to obtain key meetings with customs officials, government disaster officials, translations and much more.”

For those of you attending the RI Convention in Hamburg, Willkommen! There will be many opportunities to meet the ShelterBox team and hear from our Response Team Volunteers about their experiences!