Rotary ShelterBox New Zealand

Here at ShelterBox New Zealand, there is no greater feeling than smiles of joy and relief on the faces of people like Shewit, from Ethiopia (pictured above), after providing them with the tools they need to begin their journey to recovery.

Transforming despair into hope means the world to us. But, this wouldn't be possible without the incredible support you and your Club has provided us. Thank you for supporting our mission, and making our mahi possible. We hope you enjoy reading this update!

Ngā manaakitanga,
The ShelterBox New Zealand team.

24 Hours of Lemons, for ShelterBox New Zealand
 

Sometime over the past few years, you may have heard from - or met, Guy Cassidy. 

Like Rotarians all over the globe, Guy – who is the CEO of ENGEO New Zealand and Australia, lives by a personal motto of ‘service above self’. This worthy philosophy has seen him serve as a keen member of the ShelterBox New Zealand Board since 2016 – first as a Trustee and Director, before progressing to become our Vice-Chair, Chair, and now, Immediate Past Chair. 

But, brewing beneath all of his leadership skills, governance experience, and community service, are a whole heap of petrol-head dreams!

For years, Guy has been dreaming of racing around Hampton Downs - New Zealand’s world-class Motorsport Park, and this September, he's turning his dream into a reality ...

That’s right, from the 24th-25th September, Guy and four of his good friends, will be pushing themselves to their limits - spending all day, and all night, racing a ShelterBox-green car around Hampton Downs, as part of New Zealand’s only non-stop 24-hour endurance motorsport event - the "NaZCAR Lemons continuous 24 hour". 

And it’s all in the name of a good cause!  

Having seen first-hand the transformational difference that our aid makes, Guy has decided to use this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to raise awareness and funds for ShelterBox New Zealand, so that we can continue providing emergency shelter and essential aid to families globally.

But, with an impressive fundraising goal of $20, 000, he needs your support! 

“This is going to be one of the most physically and mentally demanding events I have ever taken part in so far in my life!  Driving fast is one thing, but when the fatigue sets in and sun sets, things will get very tough out there. The team is utterly dedicated to run the car consistently well and finish the race – my personal goal is to achieve something very special for ShelterBox NZ in the process! As a project partner with Rotary International, ShelterBox is extremely grateful for the continued support and encouragement from Rotary Clubs throughout New Zealand - thank you from the whole race team!”

Whether you or your Club donates $5 or $1500, your support means the absolute world – not only to Guy, but also to the families, all around the globe, whose lives you will transform.  

Rotary's inspiring global impact

“We lost everything, these kits give us hope”.

Since November 2020, ShelterBox has been working in partnership with the Rotary Club of San Pedro Sula, to provide emergency shelter and essential aid to families affected by Hurricanes Eta and Iota in Honduras. Distributions to support 3, 208 families are now officially complete.

At present - and thanks to your support, we are also providing aid in:
- Mozambique (where conflict is driving one of the world’s fastest-growing displacement crises)
- Syria (with our partner ReliefAid, we've provided families with tarpaulins and rope to reinforce their tents - helping people to socially distance, as Covid-19 reaches emergency levels)
- Lake Chad Basin (we've just finished distributions of 2, 000 SheterKits to internally displaced families)
- Ethiopia (we’re supporting families who’ve fled their homes due to escalating conflict)
- Burkina Faso (our aid is currently en route, ready to support those who are fleeing due to conflict)