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Sending aid to the Caribbean following Hurricane Irma

Aquabox is in direct contact with a number of organisations working to assist those affected by the terrible devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, including international aid agencies, the UK government and the various Caribbean island governments and departments for disaster management in Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, British Virgin Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands, as well as the Rotary Districts in the region.

Aquabox responds to flooding in South Asia

Aquabox has been heavily involved with relief efforts following widespread floods in south Asia, which have killed more than 1,200 people and affected millions. The severe flooding from monsoon rains has devastated communities and destroyed crops across India, Nepal and Bangladesh, raising fears of food shortages and the risk of disease.

Aquabox sends aid to East Africa

7th July 2017

Aquabox continues to provide aid to countries around the world where it is most needed and there is no access to safe clean drinking water and our latest consignment of aid boxes and water filters has left the depot destined for Uganda as part of our continued support for the famine victims in East Africa.

Matlock Bath primary school visits Aquabox

14th July 2017

It was a pleasure to welcome the year 6 group from Matlock Bath Holy Trinity primary school to the Aquabox depot on Friday 14th July. During their visit the children were shown a short introductory film of what Aquabox is all about, given a tour of the depot and saw how our water filters turn dirty, potentially contaminated, water into clean drinking water.

Helping the flood victims in Peru

25^th July 2017

Peru faces one of its worst emergencies in recent years, with over 1 million people affected by the torrential rains, flooding and landslides which have hit the country since January. Many of the families evacuated by the Peruvian army and the municipal government saw all their belongings and homes destroyed by the raging flood water.

Presentation of the Queen’s Award

Aquabox has been formally presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2016 by the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, William Tucker. Also in attendance were Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill the High Sheriff of Derbyshire, Patrick McLoughlin MP for Derbyshire Dales, Eve Conway President of RIBI, Colin Gell Rotary 1220 District Governor, Dr Roger Summers Past District […]