SHELTER KITS
DESTRUCTION HAS MANY FACES
TYPES OF DISASTERS Floods Cyclones Earthquakes Drought Famine Swell waves/tsunami Landslides
Homes destroyed Belongings lost Lives irreversibly changed When disaster strikes, it leaves behind a trail of devastating loss and despair
What is a Shelter Kit? A Shelter Kit is a comprehensive relief package containing a range of different relief materials to help disaster victims restart their lives
Contents Of A Shelter Kit A trunk to act as container for all materials 2 pcs tarpaulin- 1 as floor cover & another as roof cover 2 blankets and 2 sheets of linen 4 stainless steel plates and 4 stainless steel glasses 1 kerosene stove and 1 lantern 1 jerrycan for water and 1 jerrycan for kerosene
Contents of A Shelter Kit 3 cooking utensils with 3 serving spoons 1 bottle of Zeoline drops 1 bucket and 1 mug 2 sets of clothes for men and women Candles, match boxes Soap and tooth powder Detergent bar 1 mosquito net
Why Do We Need A Shelter Kit? When disaster strikes the first image is of people fleeing their homes, clutching on to their loved ones, with only the clothes that they have on their backs. Tarpaulins and mosquito nets provide shelter A kerosene stove and cooking and eating utensils help prepare food Zeoline drops make drinking water safe Garments address the need for clean clothing Soap, toothpowder and detergent bars help maintain hygiene and prevent illness.
ROTARY NETWORK & DISASTER MANAGEMENT
RIHF has sent over 6000 Shelter Kits to various areas in Leh, Orissa, Bihar, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and across West Bengal
Shelter Kits helped reassemble thousands of fragmented lives
Rotary’s Aim 1000 shelter kits stored across India at all times. Network of supplying kits to all parts of India and even Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and other neighbouring countries. Providing shelter and relief within 48 hours of a disaster
How Can You Help? A small contribution of Rs 5000 can provide a Shelter Kit to a family in need. Send your contribution to: Rotary India Humanity Foundation Account No: IFS Code: SBIN Bank: State Bank of India Branch: Sarat Bose Road
COME! Do your bit and see the impact it has on hundreds of lives !
Rotary India Humanity Foundation Thank You