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The Rotary Club of Callander and West Perthshire wants to send urgent help to the many people who are in desperate need in the British Caribbean Territories, in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Irma.  Worryingly, yet more strong hurricanes and storms are forecast in the area, which are again expected to have a serious impact on people in that same region.  As a community organisation, we want to reach out and support the people to survive these natural disasters.

Shelterbox are currently coordinating the provision of aid across five countries, including Antigua and Barbuda and the British Virgin Islands.  They have a variety of aid in the Caribbean, so they can tailor their response to best support different communities. On some islands, there will be the natural resources available to quickly rebuild homes with
the help of a ShelterKit. Elsewhere, their tents will be the best option – creating a warm, safe home while the long clean-up process takes place.

Shelter Box have a strong relationship with Rotary and have a world-wide reputation for excellent logistics to deliver help where it is needed - fast!  Unfortunately, over the years Shelter Box have had to prove themselves time and again, helping people with nothing to survive following a disaster.

With the amazing support of people in our local community, our Club was able to provide three Shelter Boxes for the people who were left homeless by the Nepal earthquake in 2015. Now we need to ask for your generous help again, this time for the people of British Caribbean Territories, following the horrendous impact of Hurricane Irma and others that are following in its wake.  We know that many peope have been moved by the horrific scenes in the media, and so we want to offer you this opportunity to support our efforts, by donating to this worthy cause.  Each Shelterbox costs £590 and can support a family of up to 10.  We are targeting raising funds to support sending two Shelterboxes.

As a Rotary Club, coorperating with Shelter Box, we are confident your money will be used to deliver the right help, as quickly as possible.  We encourage you to donate as much as you are able - every little helps us to reach our goal.

A sincere thank you to all who are able to support this initiative.

Jen Shearer

President, Rotary Club of Callander and West Perthshire

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