Shelter boxes delivered to Syria

Two Shelter Boxes donated the Rotary Club of Umina Beach have been delivered to families on the Syrian-Turkish border.

In a letter of thanks to Rotary Umina Beach,Shelter Box Australia CEO Mr Mike Greenslade said: "Tragically, the brutal conflict in Syria is now in its fifth year.

"The relentless aerial bombardments mean that even schools and hospitals, which were once safe havens, are now military targets," Mr Greenslade said.

"Families are left with no choice but to flee in the hope of finding safety," he said.

"Many are seeking shelter on the borders of neighbouring countries but they are ill-equipped to face the unforgiving freezing conditions of the northern winter without proper clothes or blankets."

The shelter boxes include specially-designed tents, water filtration equipment, thermal blankets and gloves - providing shelter, safe water and warmth to families.

Shelter Box Australia is working with another charity, Hand in Hand for Syria, that is well-established in the area and can ensure aid reaches families who otherwise would not receive any help.

Newsletter, 7 Nov 2016

Rod Radford, Umina Rotary