New Zealand Red Cross

Engaging cyclone-affected communities to improve hygiene behaviors

Engaging cyclone-affected communities to improve hygiene behaviors

A series of PHAST workshops are being facilitated by Red Cross to encourage improved hygiene behaviours, prevent diarrheal and other waterborne diseases and ultimately improve community management of water and sanitation facilities in cyclone-affected communities.

Safe Shelter Awareness Workshops, West Tanna

Safe Shelter Awareness Workshops, West Tanna

This week, a team of Vanuatu Red Cross trainers and volunteers commenced the facilitation of a series of ‘Safe Shelter Awareness’ workshops aimed at assisting 900 households in communities across West Tanna to rebuild their homes in a way that they will better resist future natural disasters such as cyclones and earthquakes.