ShelterBox is the largest Rotary Club project in the world and and has now responded to disasters in 33 countries, providing aid for nearly 500,000 people.

ShelterBox was set up by the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard and all aid is distributed from our base in Cornwall England. The charity is supported by international affiliates set up by Rotary clubs in a number of other countries, including the Australia, Canada and the USA.

Our solution to disasters is the ShelterBox – a tough, green plastic box containing a 10-person tent and ancillary equipment designed to enable a family of up to 10 people survive for at least six months.

Made to a unique design using high quality materials, our tents are suitable for a wide range of conditions. Other items in the box may include insulated ground sheets, thermal blankets, a multi-fuel stove, cooking equipment, tools, mosquito nets, water containers etc.

Exact contents will depend upon local conditions and what is most needed. Click here to see contents

Cataraqui-Kingston supports ShelterBox financially and with our volunteer efforts. Rotarian Bill Gray is the Coordinator for Eastern Ontario and Dave Hallett is Canada's first trained Response Team member, on-call to provide relief worldwide.

Pakistan Cyclone Relief 2007 - Still Images (2MB) - Video 4.5 min (6 MB)
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Bolivia Flood Relief - Video 6 min (9MB)

Nepal Cyclone & Flooding Relief - Video 4 min (11MB)

ShelterBox International Site

Shelterbox Canada Site

Shelterbox USA Site