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Kia ora <<First Name>>,

Now that it's December, the festive season has officially begun, and the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on.

So, I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

As I reflect on this year, my thoughts turn to you - our wonderful supporters, who we have so many reasons to thank.

Throughout
 this year, ShelterBox has helped thousands of families across 11 countries.

While this work often doesn't make the headlines, it is lifesaving to families. But, it is only possible because of you, and your deep compassion for families you may never meet, but whose lives you help transform.

In this unprecedented year, many families worldwide have been left without a home, leaving them particularly vulnerable to Covid-19. Your support has enabled us to scale up our efforts during the pandemic, to help the world's most vulnerable, by adding soap, hygiene items, and personal protective equipment to our aid packages.

Thank you endlessly. Warm wishes to you and your family for a joyful holiday season,

The Latest From the Field

Philippines:

Last month, Typhoon Goni - the most powerful storm to hit the country since Haiyan in 2013, struck the Philippines - causing extensive destruction, landslides and flooding across northern areas of the Philippines.


We are currently responding. Our first supplies of shelter kits, solar lights, water carriers, blankets and mosquito nets have been distributed in the Philippines. Families living in some of the worst-affected areas can now start rebuilding their homes, thanks to the support of our partners on the ground.

Central America:

Hurricane Eta and Hurricane Iota have also left families in Central America reeling.

Initially making landfall as a category 4 hurricane on November 3, slow-moving Eta caused extreme 
damage and tore down homes. 
Just a few weeks later, Hurricane Iota - the strongest hurricane of the year, followed a similar path - causing even more damage.

We are working to support families in Honduras who have lost their homesWe have stocks of shelter kits and essential household items prepositioned in Panama, ready to be shipped. Search and rescue will be the priority for the coming days, but we’re speaking to our Rotary contacts and local organisations to understand the situation and where we can help.
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Give a family hope this Christmas
 

As we plan out our own Christmas celebrations here in New Zealand, we can't help but think about the 104 million people around the globe, who will be spending Christmas without a home, and without basic necessities.

So, we want to give you the opportunity to honour someone special in your life, by paying it forward to help a person in need, with a ShelterBox Christmas Gift, this festive season. For as little as $20, you could provide families caught in the chaos of disaster with the gift of hygiene, safe drinking water, shelter, and so much more.


Give the gift of hygiene ($20)
Provide a family with handwash basins and soap, so that they can maintain good hygiene and keep themselves protected against Covid-19.

Give the gift of light ($30)
Provide a family with light, to help create safe environments where families can cook and children can study, after it gets dark.

Give the gift of water ($50)
Provide a family with water purification equipment, so safe drinking water can become one less thing to worry about.

Give the gift of a fresh start ($150)
Provide a family with the tools they need to start rebuilding their lives and communities after a disaster.

Give the gift of home ($500)
Provide a family with a place to call home, and the shelter they need to survive after a disaster.

Give the gift of a ShelterBox ($1500)
Provide a family who has lost everything dear to them with a home, hope, and the tools to rebuild.
Buy your ShelterBox Christmas Gift
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