ShelterBoxs response to the Syria crisis
The conflict March 2011 – Peaceful protests near Deraa, SW Syria, after some teenagers were arrested for graffiti Security forces opened fire injuring and killing Triggered nationwide protests demanding President Bashar al-Assads resignation Now interethnic civil war Millions forced from homes
ShelterBox response Complex & dynamic situation politically and security-wise Complicated for international community to respond Neutrality – respond to needs regardless of political affiliation Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq
Inside Syria: 6,500,000+ internally displaced Outside Syria: 2,500,000+ registered refugees (information as of March 2014) Syrian Crisis
IDP Camps
Truck 1 Winter Blankets Groundsheets Stoves Hats Gloves Scarfs Water carriers Jerry cans December Solidarités International
March/April Operations speak to Relief International, who mentions Hand in Hand for Syria in passing Determined as an appropriate partner Send a truck of aid
Truck 2 Mosquito nets LifeStraws Water carriers Kitchen sets SchoolBoxes April Hand in Hand for Syria
Through Hand in Hand for Syria ShelterBox is part of a handful of charities that is bringing shelter and other vital aid to displaced in northern Syria in contested and rebel controlled areas.
Truck 3 Increasing trust Standard humanitarian tents, water carriers April Hand in Hand for Syria
Standard tents Common design solves equity issues Heavy Unbranded for lower profile Long-lasting Simple
Truck standard boxes, Classrooms in a Box.
Overview of Need (information as of February 2014)
Iraq / Kurdistan
Iraq
Jordan 2013 Jordan - up to 20,000 people per week crossed border at night Unsafe and exposed to gunfire and violence ShelterBox set up tents along border as safe houses Refugees rest and refresh
Jordan
Lebanon (information as of February 2014)
This is one great way to promote what our big Rotary family is doing with its partners around the world. (Assisting Syrian refugees) Belal Al Ayoubi: Rotarian from Lebanon Syrian Crisis
Lebanon