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Disaster Relief Kits and tents have left for Nepal
The concern and willingness to help the people of Nepal during this time has been remarkable. We have received many phone calls and emails asking how Disaster Aid Canada is responding to this disaster. It is because of all the individuals and Rotary Clubs that have generously donated to help, that we were able to make our first shipment to Nepal. This shipment was packed and put on pallets on Saturday, it was taken to Vancouver on Sunday and was put on a plane today (May 11th) for Kathmandu. These critical supplies will be brought to a remote mountain village called Tindhara. There are 200 families that lives here. 98% of their homes were destroyed and 34 people lost their lives. We are working very closely with Compassionate Resource Warehouse and will continue to send supplies to this village. Plans for a 2nd shipment within 2 weeks is being planned.
Disaster Aid Canada is able to do this important work only with your support!! Here are a few ways people have been supporting this disaster by planning their own fundraisers.
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| Albert College in Ontario |
The students at this school were inspired to help those that had experienced the earthquake in Nepal. Quickly, these 3 students ran a "dress down" for donations (as they usually wear uniforms at this school). Additionally, one student did a presentation on Nepal, showing pictures taken a few months back when her sister was there. Great work and heart warming that people of all ages want to help.
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| Jean Young at Arbutus Lifestyles, Qualicum Beach |
Jean Young and the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise to present a challenge to local business owners. The challenge is to set aside $5.00 a day for 30 days and match Jean's contribution of $150. Thank you Jean for initiating this wonderful fundraiser in your area.
The Rotary Club of Fort Erie will be hosting a LobsterFest on May 23rd. This is to support the Relief efforts in Nepal by Disaster Aid Canada.
Thank you for hosting this event!
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| Exceptional Rotary Efforts |
There are many, many Rotary Clubs and individuals that have reached out and want to help. Special mention to the Rotary Club of North Delta, the Rotary Club of Invermere and the Rotary Club of Montague.
Tindhara in Nepal needs more help! Families are waiting for shelter, warmth and water filtration systems before the monsoons arrive in 2 months. Please donate what you can. This next shipment needs to go out as soon as possible.
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| An assembly line of Disaster Relief Kts |
Many volunteers have been working to fill the Disaster Relief Kits. We thank everyone that has helped to make this first shipment possible. We also could not have done this without the amazing volunteers at Compassionate Resource Warehouse. It has been great teamwork and we are thankful to work with each of you.
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| All packed and ready to go! |
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| Being unloaded in Vancouver before boarding the plane |
By making a donation for a Disaster Relief Kit (a Kit for a family of 10 costs $750), you are providing the people of Tindhara, that have lost everything, with a 3 room tent and Disaster Relief Kit.
The first shipment of Disaster Relief Kits has been sent by plane. The second shipment of humanitarian supplies is being packed. Please don't' delay....act NOW!
Working together to help Tanna Island
Last week all our hard work was finalized as the container for Tanna Island was packed. This was a joint venture with Compassionate Resource Warehouse, ViVA, Pacific People's Partnership and the William's family to provide a 20 ft container full of necessary supplies to the people on Tanna Island and the hospital. To Disaster Aid Canada, this was such a good example of how more can be done when people work together.
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| Dropping off donated items |
On Saturday, April 25th - We joined
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ompassionate Resource Warehouse outside Lumber World to collect donations of goods or funds for Vanuatu. Many volunteers showed up as well as members from the groups that were working to help on Tanna Island.
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| Volunteers from ViVA and a donor bringing tools |
Dodd's Furniture and Mattress lent a large moving truck and over half was filled by donations from the generous people of Victoria.
Thank you to everyone one that brought down some of the requested items.
Working with Pacific People's Partnership, ViVA, the William's Family and Pearson College, we were able to throw an evening of food, drinks, entertainment and silent auction items - all for the benefit of Vanuatu. The evening was fantastic (and sold out). The guests enjoyed the music and dancing from the students of Pearson College, Pearls of the South Pacific and Tradewinds. Many people were able to speak about their experiences in Vanuatu which made this event more intimate and confirmed that we were all there to help. It was a very successful event in spirit and funds raised.
Packing and Loading Day
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| Everyone helping to load the container |
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| Handmade Teddy Bears for the kids on Tanna |
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