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VANUATU'S FIRST DISASTER RISK REDUCTION CAMP
VANUATU'S FIRST DISASTER RISK REDUCTION CAMP
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ACCESS TO WATER IN AKHAMB COMMUNITY, MALEKULA: ...
ACCESS TO WATER IN AKHAMB COMMUNITY, MALEKULA: WORK IN PROGRESS
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VANUATU RED CROSS DENGUE FEVER SMS MESSAGE ...
VANUATU RED CROSS DENGUE FEVER SMS MESSAGE OUTBREAK
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DRR IN 10 COMMUNITY IN SANTO
DRR IN 10 COMMUNITY IN SANTO
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VACANCY NOTICE
VACANCY NOTICE

44,000 people reached since Cyclone Pam

44,000 people reached since Cyclone Pam

One year ago Cyclone Pam tore through the South Pacific affecting 200,000 people and leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Vanuatu bore the brunt of the disaster but Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea were also badly affected. In the last twelve months, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) working with National Red Cross Societies in the region, has reached more than 44,000 people across all five affected countries with direct humanitarian assistance.

Water Access Brings Relief to Vanuatu's Most Vulnerable

Water Access Brings Relief to Vanuatu's Most Vulnerable

When Cyclone Pam made landfall in Sasake Village on Emae Island in Vanuatu last March, Karie Manaruru knew that his house probably wouldn’t withstand the storm.

“My house was not in good condition so I went down to the doctor’s house to be safe. When I saw that my house was destroyed I felt terrible”, explains the 61 year-old.

Having lost a leg in an industrial accident in his youth, Karie Manaruru felt the task of rebuilding his home was nearly impossible.  “Living with one leg is not easy. When Cyclone Pam hit us here, it was very hard."

Cyclone Winston Emergency Appeal: Donate now to help Fiji

DONATE NOW TO HELP FIJI

Tropical Cyclone Winston was the biggest cyclone ever to hit Fiji. In fact, the category five cyclone brought winds of over 300km/hr and was one of the most powerful ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere. The death toll currently exceeds 40 and widespread damage and destruction to homes and infrastructure has been reported. 

In the aftermath of Cyclone Pam, Fiji Red Cross provided essential relief items to those in need here in Vanuatu as well as logistical and overall support to Vanuatu Red Cross.

Now, they need our help. You can help Cyclone Winston affected communities in Fiji by donating via bank transfer to our Cyclone Winston Emergency Appeal. Here are the details: 

Account Name: VRCS - TC Winston Appeal

Account Number: 317361010130

Address: BRED (Vanuatu) Ltd, PMB 9088, Port Vila, Vanuatu. 

Swift Code: BREDVUVU

For more information email finance@redcrossvanuatu.com

Thank-you very much!

DRR, WASH and Shelter Project Opening Workshop in Gaua

DRR, WASH and Shelter Project Opening Workshop in Gaua

On Tuesday 9h of February, the French Red Cross (FRC), in close partnership with the Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS) launched its new Disaster Risk Reduction Project entitled “Supporting Community Planning” (SCP) in Gaua. This 3-year project is the third phase of the SCP global program that has been implemented in Vanuatu since 2012. It aims at improving the living conditions of inhabitants of remote communities in Torba and Malampa Provinces in a sustainable manner by strengthening their resilience to natural disaster risks through the implementation of an integrated program.

Latest Update: Tropical Cyclone Ula

LATEST UPDATE: TROPICAL CYCLONE ULA

At 8:00pm local time, Severe Tropical Cyclone Ula (941 hPa) Category 4 was located at 20.8 degrees South 170.5 degrees East, about 95 KM southeast of Aneityum and 190 KM southeast of Tanna. Severe Tropical Cyclone Ula has moved in a southwest direction at 14 KM/HR in the past 3 hours.

Winds close to the center are estimated at 175 km/hr and continue to intensify. Expected position of the system in the next 6 hours will be near 22.6 degrees South 170.0 degrees East.

Damaging Strong to Gale force winds of 65 to 75 km/hr will continue to affect Anietyum, Futuna and south of Tanna tonight and slowlt decreasing as Tropical Cyclone Ula slowly moves southwards.

Heavy rain and possible flooding in low lying areas and areas close to the river banks including coastal flooding are expected. Very rough to phenomenal seas with heavy swells are also expected.

If they haven't already, Vanuatu Red Cross is urging people in TAFEA Province to move to safe shelter immediately, ensuring they take with them an emergency kit/supplies and that any elderly or disabled neighbours and/or family are accounted for. They should also listen for updated via radio broadcasts where possible.

Vanuatu Red Cross staff and volunteers are on standby with relief supplies in place should they be required.

Track Cyclone Ula's progress at Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department

(Updated 9pm, January 10th)

Cyclone Ula: Latest Update

At 5:00pm local time, Severe Tropical Cyclone Ula (941 hPa) Category 4 was located at 20.4 degrees South 170.7 degrees East, about 95km east southeast of Aneityum and 180 KM east southeast of Tanna. Severe Tropical Cyclone Ula has moved in a southwest direction at 13 KM/HR in the past 3 hours. Winds close to the center are estimated at 165 km/hr and continue to intensify. Expected position of the system in the next 6 hours will be near 21.4 degrees South 170.2 degrees East. Damaging Gale force winds of 65 to 75 km/hr will continue to affect TAFEA province today.

Forecast Positions
Date and Time Position Intensity
+06 hours (11pm, 10 Jan)20.8S, 170.4E90 KTS (165 KM/HR)
+12 hours (5am, 11 Jan) 21.4S, 170.2E90 KTS (165 KM/HR)
+18 hours (11am, 11 Jan)22.0S, 170.1E90 KTS (165 KM/HR)
+24 hours (5pm, 11 Jan) 22.7S, 170.2E80 KTS (150 KM/HR)
+36 hours (5am, 12 Jan) 24.1S, 170.6E60 KTS (110 KM/HR)
+48 hours (5pm, 12 Jan) 25.5S, 171.4E40 KTS (75 KM/HR)

Heavy rain and possible flooding in low lying areas and areas close to the river banks including coastal flooding are expected over TAFEA province. Very rough to phenomenal seas with heavy swells are also expected.

The Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) advises that RED Alert is still in effect for TAFEA province. Vanuatu Red Cross is urging people in TAFEA Province to move to safe shelter immediately, ensuring they take with them an emergency kit/supplies and that any elderly or disabled neighbours and/or family are accounted for. They should also listen for updated via radio broadcasts where possible. 

Vanuatu Red Cross staff and volunteers are on standby with relief supplies in place should they be required.

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Tropikol Saeklon Woning Namba 10 lo Sevea Tropikol Saeklon Ula we i kamaot lo Vanuatu Meteorology mo Geo-Hazards Department, Port Vila lo 6:04pm VUT Sunday 10 January 2016. Lo 5:00pm lokal taem, Severe Tropical Cyclone Ula (941 hPa) Category 4 hemi stap lo 20.4 degrees South 170.7 degrees East. Severe Tropical Cyclone Ula oli loketem kolosao lo senta rait blo skwea leta J, namba 10 (J,10) insaed lo Vanuatu Tropikol saeklon Traking Map. Hemia, hemi stap 95 KM east southeast blo Aneityum mo 180 KM east southeast blo Tanna. Severe Tropical Cyclone Ula i bin muv lo southwest dareksen lo wan spid blo 13 KM/HR lo las 3 aoa we i pas. Presa lo medel blo saeklon ia hemi kolosap lo 941 hPa. Pawa blo win kolosap lo senta hemi 165 KM/HR. Sevea Tropikol saeklon Ula bai i muv i go lo 21.4 degrees South 170.2 degrees East lo nekis 06 kasem 12 aoa. Ol win we pawa blo ol i save kasem 65 igo kasem 75KM/HR oli expekted blo stap afektem TAFEA province.

Fokas Posisen
Dei mo taem PosisenPawa
+06 hours (11pm, 10 Jan)20.8S, 170.4E90 KTS (165 KM/HR)
+12 hours (5am, 11 Jan) 21.4S, 170.2E90 KTS (165 KM/HR)
+18 hours (11am, 11 Jan)22.0S, 170.1E90 KTS (165 KM/HR)
+24 hours (5pm, 11 Jan) 22.7S, 170.2E80 KTS (150 KM/HR)
+36 hours (5am, 12 Jan) 24.1S, 170.6E60 KTS (110 KM/HR)
+48 hours (5pm, 12 Jan) 25.5S, 171.4E40 KTS (75 KM/HR)

Ol win we i save spolem mo brekem ol samting mo solwora we i raf tumas wetem ol bigfala swel i expekted blo afektem TAFEA province. Bai hevi ren tu hemi save foldaon wetem posibiliti blo flat wota i save kam antap bigwan mo ron strong

CYCLONE ULA: LATEST UPDATE

A red alert has been issued by the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department for TAFEA Province as Category 4 Tropical Cyclone Ula moves close to  Vanuatu's southern islands. Winds close to the centre are estimated at 165 kmph. 

Damaging gale force winds and heavy rainfall with possible flooding over low lying areas and areas close to the river banks are expected to affect TAFEA Province, particularly Futuna, Aneityum and possibly Tanna islands. Very rough to phenomenal seas with heavy swells are also expected. 

Red Cross is urging people in TAFEA Province to move to higher ground and safe shelter immediately, ensuring they take with them an emergency kit/supplies and that any elderly or disabled neighbours and/or family are accounted for. Listen for radio updates where possible.

Red Cross is on standby with relief supplies in place should they be required. 

(Updated 3:21pm Sunday 10th January)

Campaign to end violence against women

Campaign to end violence against women

Vanuatu Red Cross recently joined organisations such as UN Women, Department of Womens Affairs and the Ministry of Justice and Community services in honouring the UN’s global 16 Days of Activism campaign. 

The campaign kicked off with a parade through the streets of Port Vila, followed by a range of activities organised by various organisations to promote their chosen ‘International Day’ of focus. This year Vanuatu Red Cross took the lead on White Ribbon Day/‘The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women’ activities. Their Australian Red Cross supported campaign focused primarily on the issue of sexual and gender-based violence during disaster.

Vital Relief Supplies allocated ahead of Cyclone Season

Vital Relief Supplies allocated ahead of Cyclone Season

Vanuatu Red Cross is sending locally sourced and life-saving relief supplies to islands across Vanuatu to help communities best prepare for the cyclone season. 

Relief goods such as containers to collect clean water, pots and pans for cooking and tarpaulins for shelter are being positioned in key communities across all six provinces of the country. “The relief supplies will enable the most vulnerable people to get the support they need as quickly as possible when disaster strikes,” said Vanuatu Red Cross CEO, Jacqueline De Gaillande.

VRCS assists cyclone-affected communities to deal with El Niño

VRCS assists cyclone-affected communities to deal with El Niño

Vanuatu Red Cross Society in collaboration with the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department co-hosted a four-day climate workshop from November 11th-13th in Isangel (Tanna) aimed at increasing community awareness and understanding about the current El Niño weather event.

Many communities on Tanna Island face serious food and water shortages as a result of the current El Niño-related drought and lasting damage from Tropical Cyclone Pam.  The current El Niño event is one of the strongest global weather patterns on record and has resulted in drier-than-average conditions not only in Tanna, but Vanuatu-wide. Many of these drought-affected communities are still recovering after being severely impacted by Tropical Cyclone Pam.