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As you may have seen in the news recently, thousands of people, many of whom are fleeing conflict from countries such as Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq, are arriving in Greece each day with few belongings and no form of shelter. Rotarian's are asking ShelterBox how they can help, so we would like to update you on the actions we are taking to help those in need.
The Syrian refugee crisis has displaced more people than Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, the Haiti earthquake, Japanese earthquake and Hurricane Katrina COMBINED.
Many of these refugees face immense danger as they try to move to safety including perilous water crossings, inadequate transport options, and human traffickers. They are also often constrained by fences, border guards and bureaucracy.
ShelterBox has been providing life saving aid to Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq since the conflict began four years ago. Now, ShelterBox is working in Greece to provide the basic human right of shelter to these refugees as they seek asylum and safety.
Working alongside the local government, partner agencies and our Rotary contacts, ShelterBox is replacing and supplementing the existing tents with robust family sized alternatives. Over the next couple of months, thousands of people will benefit from the protection they offer.
ShelterBox is the official Project Partner of Rotary International. It is the best Rotary-way to impact the lives of families affected by disasters around the world and by the refugee crisis.
Your club can help us to help the desperate families in Greece and around the world by donating to ShelterBox Canada and encouraging your members to contribute. We cannot do it without your help.
ShelterBox is also currently responding to disasters in six other countries. Donations will be designated to the area of greatest need.
Tax receipts are issued for all individual's donations over $20. A club can aggregate member contributions. Just list name, address and amount of each donor, as well as the amount they donated.
The continued support of your Rotary Club and your members to ShelterBox Canada is most appreciated. Together, you have allowed us to improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of disaster victims around the world.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Kent Fraser
Chair, ShelterBox Canada
ShelterBox Canada is a registered charity # 84628 3208 RR0001. ShelterBox Canada is a Charity independent of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation.
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