Community action builds resilience
Agustinho’s community learnt that true resilience is built by working together. “When we build gabions, we protect our farms,” he said. “When we conserve water and plant trees, we protect our future. This project has brought real change. We are no longer afraid of the floods. We have water to drink, trees to protect our soil, and savings to support our families. All we need now is to keep working together.”
A helping hand after unprecedented flooding in Vietnam
After Typhoon Yagi brought heavy rain and flooding to Northern Vietnam, cash support through the AHP response helped families regroup. For 13-year-old Thanh, having money to replace damaged school books and uniforms ensured she could continue learning.
From too much water to not enough: flood-damaged pipes repaired in Timor-Leste
Floods in Timor-Leste in April 2021 damaged water infrastructure, leaving communities without nearby access to clean water. Through the AHP response, World Vision supported the construction of new water tanks and piping to restore access.
“With this money I, as a mother and grandmother, have the choice to buy what my family really needs”: How Disaster READY’s Cash and Voucher Assistance is helping to empower and prepare communities
Through pilots of cash and voucher support in Papua New Guinea, Disaster READY partners are improving financial literacy while supporting resilience.
WASH and nutrition support to affected communities
In 2017, Oxfam in partnership with World Vision received $500,000 to respond to the Nepal floods.
"We could not sleep the whole night as our village was filled with water" - Nepal
In 2017, Plan International Australia received $500,000 through the AHP for their Nepal floods response.
Menstrual health was a big issue
In 2017, Plan International Australia received $500,000 through the AHP for their Nepal floods response.
Nepal floods response, leaving no one behind - Nepal
In 2017, Oxfam in partnership with World Vision received $500,000 to respond to the Nepal floods.