Shelterbox Update for Beacon

Latest update from Shelterbox 18th September 2015
Overview: An earthquake measuring 7.8 in magnitude occurred between the cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara in Nepal on Saturday 25 April. Since then, several aftershocks have taken place, ranging from 5 to 6.7 in magnitude.
On Tuesday 12 May, a second major earthquake hit Nepal near Mount Everest. It measured 7.3 in magnitude and has caused further damage, bringing down many buildings that were damaged by the first quake.
Nepal help ongoing
It is currently monsoon season, which heightens the threat of flash flooding and landslides, as well as slowing the rebuilding efforts.
The team is working with the Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) to distribute further aid.
14,500 tarpaulins have been transported into the country and are being distributed along with materials from ACTED, such as corrugated iron, so that people can create temporary shelters and make repairs on damaged buildings too. Read more here: http://www.shelterbox.org/news.php?id=1633
Syria update
ShelterBox has ensured distribution of aid through implementing partners including Hand in Hand for Syria (HIHS). Shelter kits, more tents, mosquito nets, water filters, water carriers, blankets, groundsheets, SchoolBoxes and solar lamps have all been sent to assist families in the region.
HIHS are continuing to distribute aid throughout the country including to areas in the Aleppo governorate and the Syrian/Turkish border.
350 UN tents and tarpaulins have been transported to Syria, where they are being distributed by aid agency the Violet Organization to replace tents that are starting to wear out due to long-term use in refugee camps near the Turkish border. Distributions are due to finish soon.
200 UN specification tents have been pre-positioned with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) at their storage facility in Turkey. These tents are now in the process of being distributed, mostly to families whose tents have worn out due to use, and will soon finish.