Fiji Needs Our Kokua!

 

 

In an emotional plea, Steve Handy described the devastation of Fiji that was hit by Cyclone Winston on February 20. Steve reported that “35,000 homes were destroyed and 72,000 persons are in shelters”. “My cousin said this was the worst storm he has ever seen’. Financial donations are needed to purchase ‘Shelter Boxes”. Shelter Box is an international organization that provides emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crisis.

 

Rotary International is the cornerstone partner upon which Shelter Box is built. The box includes essential supplies like tents, water purification units, ground sheets, mosquito nets, and tools. President Wally reported there are collection jars on each table and asked the membership for donations. Checks are payable to the Hilo Rotary Foundation. The response was immediate and encouraging! Steve Handy kicked off the project with a $1,000 donation.