Lifebox/Disaster Aid UK

The idea of a Rotary Emergency Box was conceived in 1971 by the late Rtn Arthur Bowker, 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.

He 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 the survival box was born and named LIFEBOX.  The concept was adopted by Rotary GB&I in 1972.

Disaster Aid UK & Ireland is a member of the Disaster Aid International Group.  It is a project managed by the Rotary Club of Denton and Audenshaw.  Disaster Aid UK & Ireland and LifeBox are trading names of Rotary Emergency Box Trust, charitable company number 5003026, charity commission registration number 1103165.

Lifebox typically containing 72 items including tools, clothes, blankets, hygiene items. Toys, classroom materials and 6 Lifestraws c.250

Family Survival Kit typically includes tent, blankets, water containers, stove, pots and pans, dishes and utensils, mosquito nets, soap, tools, rope, and more c.400

School Station four modular tents, umbrella canopy, blackboards, school supplies for 80 children and their teachers c.1600

SkyJuice Water Filtration System provides on average up to 10,000 litres of clean water a day for 10 years c.3,300

http://disasteraiduk.org