ShelterBox – One Box Saves A Thousand Lives

Hi, I’m Amanda and I am currently in the middle of preparing for an upcoming Citizenship GCSE. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read my blog on ShelterBox. ShelterBox is a worldwide charity based in Cornwall, Devon, which aims to help everyone and anyone, no matter what their race, culture or religion, who are affected by natural disasters. The aid is given in the shape of a box (one per family) which contains many pieces of equipment, essential for survival.

Without ShelterBox, it is certain that many innocent people would have to face death, in brutal savage ways, due to natural disasters. When natural disasters strike, nothing can get in their way. Floods, cyclones, earthquakes, hurricanes and many others will destroy anything and everything in their path, including humans. This is why most of the people affected by these disasters, are left with nothing; no home, no belongings, no nothing. How can we actually let all these people live without anything? How can we let them spend their days in agony, with no food, no shelter; nothing? We can’t let this happen.

ShelterBox is a cause well worth supporting, and one person who definitely agrees with this statement is Ferry, a man who was aboard a surf charter ship during a tsunami. His story begins the night of the tsunami, when the ship was anchored and the captain reported that he felt an earthquake. The crew simply continued with their night, thinking nothing of it, saying it was only the vibrations of the generator. However, within seconds, the crew heard the sound of a wave coming towards them. It was too late for them to even make a move; the wave hit the boat only moments later. Passengers were beginning to jump of the ship, just as it caught fire. Ferry and a few of the crew members tried to extinguish the flame, but it soon got out of control, due to the fuel in the engine room. At this point, Ferry jumped out the ship, but couldn’t grab hold of anything. He kept trying, but soon enough the surge was too strong and it took him 200 metres inland. However, Ferry was lucky enough to grab hold of a palm tree when he neared the shore, from where the ShelterBox crew found him. But it was a close call, and he could have been killed; clearly showing just how vicious these disasters are.

ShelterBox is doing really well to save innocent people such as Ferry from natural disasters, however the need for funds doesn’t disappear; much more money is needed to save more lives.

Thank you for reading my blog, I hope it benefited you in understanding just how brilliant this charity is. It would be extremely helpful if you could leave a comment below, answering just a few questions. Also, please leave your town and country if you live outside the UK, as this will also help me in my upcoming GCSE.

-    Had you heard of ShelterBox before reading this blog?
-    Do you now feel more informed about the topic and everything it does?
-    Would you now be willing to support ShelterBox, by either donating or telling your friends or family?
-    Any other comments, things you’d like to mention?

Thank you once more for reading my blog. – Amanda