Rotary Philippine Relief Update
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Rotary Clubs around the world have responded to the humanitarian crisis posed by the devastation in the Philippines in the wake of the Haiyan Typhoon. RB Sunrise Rotary Club and others in San Diego and Imperial County Rotary District 5340 have contributed nearly $20,000 so far to the relief effort.
One of the largest needs is shelter because thousands have had their homes destroyed. Rotary makes a difference because Rotarians from other parts of the Philippines that were unaffected respoded quickly to assist in organizing and distributing aid including tents from ShelterBox.
In photo above: Christine Mae Ofiasa and her 14-day old baby, Rona Mae, are among the recent reciptients of a ShelterBox tent, Bantayan, Philippines, Dec. 2013
Here is a link to videos and stories from ShelterBoxUSA about their response: ShelterBox Aid to Philippines
An additional story from a Rotarian who is the chairman of the board at ShelterboxUSA and a volunteer in the Philippines. Rotary Blog
This story from Rotary International reports the scope of efforts by Rotarians around the world and how Rotary's partnership with ShelterBox is helping provide shelter for the typhoon victims.
Transcript and video from the Weather Channel about ShelterBox that mentions Rotary: ShelterBox Philippine Relief