In any disaster one of the first needs is clean drinking water to prevent disease spreading. The Aquabox water treatment boxes with filters and chemicals are also filled with other necessities for a displaced family. Boxes are stored ready for immediate response.
 
Recent disasters in Pakistan, Turkey, Morocco and Libya have exhausted supplies, so this latest donation from Reepham Rotary will prepare for the next urgent need.
 
After the earthquake that destroyed homes, villages and displaced so many families in southern Morocco, Aquabox has been working to understand how best to set up a secure supply route to the villages that have been most affected by the natural disaster, as well as understanding the customs and logistics requirements of the Moroccan government.
 
Aquabox also has links to a non-governmental organisation based in southern Morocco, which is supporting families and communities in the impacted region. The NGO hopes to receive the green light to dispatch a major aid consignment, including Aquaboxes, to the area in the near future.
 
Similar discussions with authorities in Libya are also underway.
 
This is the second donation to Aquabox from Reepham Rotary this year, given the unprecedented number of disasters occurring in the world today.
 
In total, the club has now sent money for 467 Aquaboxes. All funds go to the charity, which is run entirely by volunteers.
 
You can help
 
Reepham Rotary’s fundraising efforts are supported by a 100 Club, which offers monthly prizes to ticket holders. Currently more than 100 members, families and friends support the club.
 
Each draw ticket costs £2. Four winning tickets are drawn each month with a rollover bonus to one lucky winner at the end of the year.
 
To join the 100 Club, contact organiser Paul Smith by email.