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If you can sew we need your help, come to our pilot project on February 24th.
In many countries across the world there is little or no access to sanitary protection for girls and women. This situation worsens significantly in the aftermath of disasters. In some cases girls will not attend school or be seen in public for fear of the shame they could experience. They resort to very basic protection, […]
Ongoing support for those in need in Turkey and Syria
When disaster strikes, the most urgent requirement is for safe drinking water. At Aquabox we respond by sending water filters as soon as we can. Then working closely with selected aid agencies and distribution partners, we are asked for more ongoing support, this usually means sending out our humanitarian aid Gold Boxes. Syria and Turkey […]
BBC East Midlands News features Aquabox
Sarah Hawley, a presenter on BBC East Midlands News, visited the depot recently to film a feature on Aquabox’s work this year. Broadcast today (27th Dec) Sarah talked to Aquabox’s volunteer Colin Petty about the challenges we have faced in what has turned out to be one of the busiest years in our 32-year history. […]
Our 30,000th family filter makes for a Happy Christmas
In these troubled times our thoughts are always with those less fortunate than ourselves, but we try and find good cheer in many ways. Our amazing filter assembly team have just celebrated making the 30,000th Family Filter, which we introduced in 2010. The hard working fundraising volunteers and ambassadors have set up and attended lots […]
Concert for Ukraine, Water and Peace.
Congratulations to all the members of Rotary Colmar Bartholdi, France, for organizing two amazing concerts featuring 60 singers. They had prepared a unique and specific program for the occasion, in connection with the themes of Ukraine, water and peace. The concert, benefiting Operation Aquabox for Ukraine, was a huge success and the beautiful Saint Martin […]
Our new Christmas Cards bring good cheer on a cold and frosty day.
A great, if rather cold, morning at Wirksworth Artisan market on Saturday with Vally’s cards and a few crafts items on Aquabox’s stall. Ranald and Viv took the first shift followed by more brave volunteers throughout the day. The star of the day was our set of Christmas Cards. Designed by local artist and Aquabox […]
We couldn’t do it without our partners
We’re proud of our historic relationship with Rotary members around the country. Their continued support has not
just increased our fund-raising opportunities, but allowed us to increase the awareness of Aquabox around the globe.
