Morocco
ShelterBox has worked in Morocco, supporting people there without shelter after the earthquake in September 2023.
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Since the foundation of ShelterBox in 2000, we have responded to many disasters and conflicts, bringing emergency shelter to people who needed it most.
Here you can find information on some of our past responses grouped by country.
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Yamna, aged 75, was the first to receive our aid package after the devastating earthquake in Morocco destroyed her home. Her tent was from our pre-positioned stock in Dubai.
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Morocco
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco late on Friday 8th September 2023, 70km south of Marrakesh. It’s the strongest recorded in the region and was felt as far as Portugal and Algeria.
The earthquake hit just after 11pm local time, under the cover of darkness. Many people would have been asleep.
We responded to support people in the Atlas Mountains, where the largest impact from the earthquake was felt. Our response focussed on supplying emergency shelter and items to help people keep warm in the approaching winter.
Morocco Earthquake
Nürgul and her husband Imam
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Earthquakes in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria
In February 2023 a series of powerful earthquakes devastated southern Türkiye and northern Syria. Thousands of buildings collapsed, leaving people homeless in the middle of a bitter winter.
For our response in Türkiye we provided emergency tents. These sheltered not only people who lost their homes, but also those whose homes were damaged or were afraid to sleep indoors due to aftershocks. We also provided items such as blankets, stoves and mattresses to help people keep warm in the winter cold.
Turkey Earthquake 2023
Super Typhoon Rai in the Philippines
Super Typhoon Rai (known locally as Odette) caused devastation when it swept through the Philippines in December 2021.
The Typhoon was the most severe storm to strike the Philippines in 2021, being the equivalent strength of a category 5 hurricane.
Together with our partner Humanity and Inclusion, we provided shelter kits, tarpaulins, and other essential items to families in Cebu and Bohol region. We supported over 20,000 families in total.
We have responded more in the Philippines than any other country – learn more about our past responses there by clicking here.
Philippines – Super Typhoon Rai 2021
