Tag: disaster relief

ShelterBox’s response in Yemen

February 17, 2022

By Victoria Ifould, International Giving Executive, ShelterBox ShelterBox and Rotary members have a mutual concern about the rising levels of global displacement and a shared passion to support those whose lives are torn apart by disaster and conflict. When war and conflict destroy homes and displace people, shelter is one of the essential building blocks … More ShelterBox’s response in Yemen

Rotary Community Corps: Steadfast support amidst a series of unfortunate events

November 30, 2021

By Mary Ann V. Castillejos, Vice President of Rotary Community Corps – Pasig Premier, Philippines In April 2019, months before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the Rotary Club of Pasig Premier decided to sponsor a Rotary Community Corps (RCC). Our community group had worked with the Rotary club on previous projects and were glad to form … More Rotary Community Corps: Steadfast support amidst a series of unfortunate events

ShelterBox and Rotary stand with Women after disaster

March 8, 2021

By Victoria Ifould, International Giving Officer, ShelterBox For over 20 years, Rotary and ShelterBox have worked together to support families with a place to call home after disaster. ShelterBox teams work with disaster-hit families around the world, offering emergency shelter and other essential aid to support them in rebuilding their lives. This International Women’s Day we are sharing stories of the … More ShelterBox and Rotary stand with Women after disaster

Disasters haven’t stopped for coronavirus. Neither have Rotary and ShelterBox.

December 14, 2020

By Alex Youlten, Rotary Partnership Manager at ShelterBox “Unprecedented” must be one of the most used words in 2020 – mainly connected to the global impact of the coronavirus but also true of the number of extreme weather events around the world. For ShelterBox, Rotary’s partner in disaster response, the end of the calendar year … More Disasters haven’t stopped for coronavirus. Neither have Rotary and ShelterBox.

Everything I learned about weathering COVID-19, I learned from responding to disaster with ShelterBox

April 9, 2020

By Yi Shun Lai, ShelterBox Response Team Volunteer First: Stay in place. The families we meet on deployment for ShelterBox are in deep need: Many of their homes have blown away; their villages are in disarray, and the supply chains for necessities like food and water are still down. But they are still alive after hurricanes because … More Everything I learned about weathering COVID-19, I learned from responding to disaster with ShelterBox

Artists unite to help The Bahamas rebuild

November 15, 2019

After the devastation of Hurricane Dorian in both Abaco and Grand Bahama, almost every island had experienced the powerful force of mother nature and witnessed the sheer destruction of natural disasters. Some lost their homes, their loved ones and some lost their lives. Spirits were broken. Julien Believe, singer, songwriter and Rotarian used his voice … More Artists unite to help The Bahamas rebuild

ShelterBox and Rotary work together in Malawi

July 17, 2019

By Jim Robinson, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Rotary Liaison at ShelterBox At ShelterBox we are incredibly proud of our partnership with Rotary. As project partners in disaster relief since 2012, we have worked together since our inception in 2000.  Around 90% of our responses feature engagement with and support from Rotary members on the ground, right … More ShelterBox and Rotary work together in Malawi