Education For Recovery
From August 1st to August 21st ShelterBox Canada is trying to raise $15,000 to send 650 children back to school after disasters.
When disasters occur, people’s lives are turned upside down. For children, this can be particularly difficult. They may have lost all of their possessions, have to sleep in an unfamiliar setting, and be traumatized by what has happened. On top of that, often after disasters, children’s education is interrupted.
There are so many reasons why it is important for children to go to school, however, ShelterBox knows first hand that after disasters, helping kids get back into a normal routine, and giving them a safe place to go, and possessions of their own is a very important part of their recovery process. That is why we provide SchoolBoxes.
SchoolBoxes provide a classroom in box with supplies for 50 students. In addition to our ShelterBoxes and ShelterKits, these SchoolBoxes help families and communities recover and rebuild after disasters.
Word had got out and, by the time we arrived, the whole village was there to greet us. It was an incredible sight! 600 children sat in a huge semicircle, along with the entire village. Everyone here knew that a school meant a future for their children.
Liz Odell, ShelterBox Response Team Member
We believe in #Education4Recovery. Please help us reach our goal today by donating or sharing our campaign. Learn more today: www.shelterboxcanada.org/education4recovery
