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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...

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What we learned after opening ShelterBox Operations Philippines

by Heather Stevens March 1, 2021

In 2017, ShelterBox Operations Philippines (SBOP) was established as a locally registered NGO that is supported by ShelterBox Operations HQ in the UK. SBOP allows us to store aid items in-country so...

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4 Reasons why you should take part in Give a Tent for Lent

by Yiota Liopetriti, ShelterBox Digital Marketing Executive February 1, 2021

This Lent, give something up for charity and raise vital funds for disaster-affected families. Take part in Give a Tent for Lent.
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Remembering major earthquake responses – Gujarat 2001 and Haiti 2010

by Yiota Liopetriti, ShelterBox Digital Marketing Executive January 14, 2021

January 2001 and 2010 will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Read about two of our most important earthquake responses and learn more about earthquakes.
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5 reasons why you should take up a challenge for ShelterBox

by Lauren Turner January 4, 2021

New Year, new you! From setting personal goals and helping families affected by disaster, here’s why you should take up a challenge for ShelterBox this year.

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Remote training: how we’re training teams and communities during coronavirus

by Mark Boeck, Training Officer December 4, 2020

Delivering training is crucial for the success of our projects. See how we’ve conducted remote training this year despite the challenges posed by coronavirus.
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6 Ways to Give Back this Christmas

by Yiota Liopetriti, ShelterBox Digital Marketing Executive November 9, 2020

2020 has been a year like no other. Here are six ways to make an impact this Christmas on the lives of families affected by disaster.
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20 Years of ShelterBox: 4 Volunteer stories that take us back

by Yiota Liopetriti, ShelterBox Digital Marketing Executive October 13, 2020

As we celebrate our 20th birthday this year, we couldn’t forget our volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to help us make sure families receive emergency shelter after disaster.
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Logistics at ShelterBox: how do we get aid to the people that need it?

by Rachel Hall, ShelterBox Logistics Co-Lead October 8, 2020

In the era of coronavirus, the challenges of transporting aid around the world are greater than ever. See how we get our aid to disaster-affected communities.