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Six summer reads from ShelterBox Book Club

by John Stanbury, Public Fundraising Assistant August 6, 2021

It can be a delicious feeling, one that may be traced back to childhood as much as to your most recent holiday: warm weather; a snack of your choice; and most important of all, days long and...

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Interview with Domi, ShelterBox Operations Philippines

by Yiota Liopetriti, ShelterBox Digital Marketing Executive July 15, 2021

We spoke to Domi, who is the warehouse and logistics supervisor at the ShelterBox Operations Philippines office. Read on to hear about his journey with ShelterBox, what his job involves and his...

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month – 8 steps to being a better ally

by Yiota Liopetriti, ShelterBox Digital Marketing Executive June 10, 2021

ally – A person who is a member of the dominant group who works to end oppression in his or her own personal or professional life by supporting and advocating with the oppressed population.

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The G7 comes to Cornwall – what will be on the table?

by Sanj Srikanthan, ShelterBox CEO June 9, 2021

From 11-13 June, twelve world leaders will unite to tackle some of the biggest issues facing our world today. The UK will be joined by fellow G7 members Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the...

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2 Million Reasons to Thank You

by Stephanie Christensen May 12, 2021

Thanks to you, 2 million people have received ShelterBox aid. You’ve helped 2 million families recover after disaster or conflict. Families whose lives were destroyed. Families have shelters,...

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Mount Nyiragongo: The Aftermath of a Volcanic Eruption

by Stephanie Christensen May 8, 2021

On the evening of May 22, 2021, Mount Nyiragongo volcano suddenly erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Learn more about the deadly impact a volcano can have and how ShelterBox prepares to...

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How Innovation Supports Sustainability

by JoAnna Black May 5, 2021

When families receive ShelterBox aid, it is theirs to keep and use however they wish. Over the years, we have seen many examples of innovative ways that families use their aid items, from convenience...

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7 simple ways to lead a sustainable life

by Yiota Liopetriti, ShelterBox Digital Marketing Executive May 4, 2021

Small, everyday changes to our daily life can have a positive impact on the fight against climate change. Here are 7 simple ways to be more sustainable.

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One Year On: How Coronavirus has affected our work

by Nicky Stephens, ShelterBox Digital Marketing & Innovation Manager April 29, 2021

In the last year, coronavirus has changed the way we work. We knew that we would need to adapt many of our processes to meet the increasing need for shelter. As a result, we’ve changed our aid...

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10 things you need to know about the Syrian conflict

by Philly Byrde, ShelterBox Communications & PR Manager March 8, 2021

On 15 March 2011, the Arab Spring reached Syria. Peaceful protests soon escalated into brutal conflict as government and opposition forces clashed. And in the years since, this conflict has shifted...