ShelterBox

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.