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An emergency box scheme operated through RC Denton & Audenshaw

The idea of a Rotary Emergency Box was conceived in 1971 by the late Rtn Arthur Bowker, a founder member of the Manchester South club, a past president of the Dukinfield and Stalybridge club, a member at that time of the Ashton-under Lyne club and a member of the District International Committee.

He recognised that there were people affected by all kinds of natural disasters around the world who had lost everything they owned.  Provision of a few very basic things quickly would help these people survive.  He also knew that Rotary was a huge force for good with a global reach.  The concept of the survival box was born and named LIFEBOX.  The concept was adopted by RIBI in 1972.

Disaster Aid UK & Ireland is a member of the Disaster Aid International Group.  It is a project managed by the Rotary Club of Denton and Audenshaw.  Disaster Aid UK & Ireland and LifeBox are trading names of Rotary Emergency Box Trust, charitable company number 5003026, charity commission registration number 1103165.

Lifebox – typically containing 72 items including tools, clothes, blankets, hygiene items. Toys, classroom materials and 6 Lifestraws – c.£250

Family Survival Kit – typically includes tent, blankets, water containers, stove, pots and pans, dishes and utensils, mosquito nets, soap, tools, rope, and more – c.£400

School Station – four modular tents, umbrella canopy, blackboards, school supplies for 80 children and their teachers – c.£1600

SkyJuice Water Filtration System – provides on average up to 10,000 litres of clean water a day for 10 years –c.£3,300

http://disasteraiduk.org

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