If you remember ShelterBox from TexMex’s diaries several years ago, you’ll be in for a surprise. It’s not the same ShelterBox. They have far greater flexibility. Flexibility in giving. Flexibility in what they provide and more.
I’ve set up a donor page to help Ukrainian families. What kind of help? ShelterBox has an assessment team on the ground now determining how and what they can do. ShelterBox uses a third party administrator to handle their donations called GiveGab.
Note: When I set this up on Tuesday of this week, ShelterBox did not have a dedicated Ukraine page. It appears now , they may.
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On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military operation on Ukraine.
According to the UN, more than 1 million people have reportedly already fled Ukraine to neighboring countries. Others are sheltering where they can, in places like metro stations. The situation is developing rapidly, and the death toll is rising.
This latest escalation in military action comes after eight years of ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.
ShelterBox is responding to the Ukraine crisis and sending a team to eastern Europe.
With high numbers of people fleeing within Ukraine and to its borders, our response team will work to understand the type of emergency shelter people need. They will also explore whether our aid will be suitable, and which locations we might be able to work in.
In addition, we are speaking to local authorities, other aid organizations, as well as our Rotary contacts in the region to find out more and make sure as many people as possible will receive the help they need.
5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE CRISIS IN UKRAINE
1. Millions of people in eastern Ukraine have been severely affected by an ongoing conflict that began in 2014 when Crimea was annexed from Ukraine.
2. Before the recent escalation in conflict, the UN estimated that 2.9 million people in Ukraine were already in need of humanitarian assistance.
3. According to the UN Refugee Agency, before the latest increase in violence, nearly 1.5 million people were internally displaced within Ukraine, with half being over the age of 60 – making it one of the ‘oldest’ crises in the world.
4. Since 2014, Ukraine has been the target of multiple cyber-attacks, some resulting in devastating power blackouts affecting thousands of people.
5. Winter temperatures fall as low as -8 °C (about 18 °F) in Ukraine, causing even more challenges for people caught up in the conflict.
You can donate via the fundraising page I set up, start your own or give directly to ShelterBox. If you’re donating directly to ShelterBox make sure to click on the designate button, otherwise your donation will go into their general fund.
ShelterBox is a UK based NGO with a separate USA office.
What’s in a box? Check here.
A tent.
Lights.
Tools.
Cookware.
Protection.
Reminder; A $1000 donation still provides a complete box.
Want to do more? Start a campaign with your;
church,
school,
dorm
apartment complex,
neighborhood,
or any of your affiliations.
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Hey, we survived a nuclear meltdown threat last night. Smile and lend a hand.
ShelterBox Tent
We test and evaluate all of the aid we provide by talking to, and learning from, the families who use it. This fuels us to be innovative and to continue evolving.
When families can’t start rebuilding their homes immediately, we supply large, sturdy tents that can withstand extreme weather conditions and temperatures.
Like us, our range of aid is adaptable. We don’t just supply one type of tent, but a variety. From padded tents that can safely accommodate a stove, to medium-sized tents that fit in small spaces and ones that can last years if needed, we’ve got it covered.
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Want to do more? Go to ShelterBox; Get Involved and click on one of the dropdown choices.