Disaster Aid UK & Ireland now offers the opportunity to help rebuild shattered lives through the provision of vital emergency shelter and survival systems to family units.
When disaster strikes anywhere in the world, this organisation is ready to provide a quick response. It puts people on the road to recovery from the unpredictable situation they find themselves in at the earliest possible opportunity.
When disasters occur there are four immediate needs – meeting them enhances chances of survival significantly. These are drinking water; shelter; food; and protection from the elements.
Rotary Emergency Box Trust
The idea of a Rotary Emergency Box was conceived in the then Rotary district 105 (now 1050) by the late Arthur Bowker. Rotarian Arthur was 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.
Arthur 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 a Rotary box with contents for survival was born.
The concept was taken to Rotary District Assembly in 1971 and adopted by Rotary International of Great Britain & Ireland in 1972. The trade name LifeBox is still owned today by the Rotary Emergency Box Trust.
