Rotary Partnership Renewed

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Many civilians have been killed in these latest attacks on hospitals and schools, and over 300,000 people have fled their homes. Some parents and their children are sheltering under trees. They are stuck, driven from their homes but unable to leave the country.

The UN Human Rights chief has said the rising death toll had been met with ‘a collective shrug’.

But we won’t turn away. Working with our trusted partners, we have provided aid to 250,000 people across Syria and its neighbouring countries - but it's not enough. 

Syria is not the only country affected by brutal conflict like this. We are responding to conflicts around the world – like the Lake Chad Basin, where thousands are fleeing violence associated with Boko Haram.  

 

 

'2019 Rotary Partnership Video'

 
 

       
           'RI CONVENTION - HAMBURG 2019'
 

Many of you must be wondering what has happened to our June and July ShelterBox Newsletters?

Unfortunately, after the RI Convention whilst making my way home I was taken ill at Heathrow Airport and rushed into hospital in the UK.  After spending time in hospital I then had to recuperate for 4 weeks before being declared 'fit to travel' and allowed to fly back home. We eventually arrived back home last Saturday.

I am now on the mend and making good progress towards my recovery.  I should like to thank our Fundraising Manager, Gabriela who managed to keep the ShelterBox media side of things afloat whilst I was away.

My wife Margaret and I would also like to thank the many well wishers who have passed on their best wishes, which have all been greatly appreciated by us both.

Mike





 

   'ROYAL VISIT: Prince Charles and Camilla
                            to visit New Zealand'           

The Prince of Wales and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will come to New Zealand in November at the invitation of the New Zealand Government.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a statement: "I know that the couple have greatly enjoyed New Zealanders' warm hospitality and manaakitanga when they have visited previously.

"The Prince of Wales has been a strong advocate for the environment, conservation and sustainability for many years. This visit will provide opportunities for him to engage with New Zealanders on those subjects, and to learn more about the ways in which New Zealand is preparing for the future."

ShelterBox is excited to welcome our president The Duchess of Cornwall back to New Zealand. The Duchess was first introduced to our work whilst visiting in Pakistan, where she saw first hand families affected by the Kashmiri earthquake. Clarence House have been great supporters of our work ever since.
     
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                'Bombing of Towns in Syria'
           

This week, warplanes have bombed more towns and villages in Syria. Families have suddenly lost everything, targeted in their own homes where they should feel safe.

We’ve supported over 250,000 people in Syria and its neighbouring countries so far – but it’s not enough. With your support we can help more people:

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"Flooding in Paraguay"
 

 

This is Bon, one of our ShelterBox New Zealand interns from the Philippines. During the recent New Zealand Volunteer Week she told us about how she and her family were caught up in Typhoon Haiyan.

Bon said: "The most horrifying calamity that my family encountered was the tragic Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Super Typhoon Yolanda. It was the first time that a flood had reached the inside of our home. The typhoon was one of the most tragic things that happened in the country. It took days after the flood was cleared, but it also took a very long time for those who were heavily affected to recover fully. 

"I choose to volunteer for ShelterBox because I believe that with a green box we can not only give temporary homes, but also hope."

Thank you Bon and thank you for all your good work and support here at ShelterBox New Zealand. We wish you safe travels back to the Phillippines.

 

Two strong earthquakes hours apart struck a group of sparsely populated islands in the Luzon Strait in the northern Philippines early Saturday, killing at least eight people, injuring about 60 and causing substantial damage.

The quakes collapsed houses built of stone and wood, arousing residents from sleep, said Roldan Esdicul, who heads the Batanes provincial disaster-response office.

ShelterBox has an Operational office in the Philippines and is monitoring the situation closely. Watch for updates on our Facebook page.
 

            'Shine for ShelterBox - Wellington'

                      'ShelterBox - Nelson'

Nelson Building Society has kindly provided shop window space for ShelterBox in Trafalgar Street, Nelson. Jimmy Griffith and Charles Lambert  set up the space early on Monday morning.

If you are visiting the Nelson area please drop in and let us know what you think. ShelterBox is a Disaster Relief partner of Rotary International.