Shelterbox

Have you noticed how disaster follows disaster in this world. Now we have the flood in Pakistan. We feel so helpless, giving money just doesn't seem enough. Fairly near where I live there is a charity called Shelterbox. They supply a large plastic box full of camping equipment. These can give vital aid to peole in disasters, basic shelter and means for cooking. People who live near this charity often give their labour voluntarily to pack these boxes ready for dispatch. It must feel great to feel you are helping in this very practical way. The boxes are all numbered and if you pay for one you can find out where it went and whom it helped. Each box costs £490 so get together with some friends to buy on. They are right on the ball, already 406 have reached Pakistan. Here is the link to them Shelterbox

Of course giving money helps a lot. Why not give on a regular basis to help someone in need. It might even be in your own country.