Cash and voucher assistance helping women in PNG
“It has really made it easier for someone like me to have a bank account,” Rita said. “It’s also the first time for me to receive cash.” Read how cash and voucher assistance through Disaster READY is transforming the lives of women with disabilities.
Guiding light: empowering communities through disaster preparedness and development
"Together, with the support of our partners and the dedication of our community, we will build a future where Britano shines as a beacon of resilience and progress." Follow Jesse’s journey to become the chair of his community’s Community Disaster & Climate Change Committee.
Climate change adaptation training prepares women in PNG
In Papua New Guinea, Disaster READY’s Climate Change Adaptation programs are increasing women’s economic empowerment, tackling food insecurity, and providing and income to support children’s education.
Turning climate-resilient construction knowledge into a new career
Before attending a Haos Blong Yumi workshop in Vanuatu, Sandy had no knowledge on how to build a climate-resilient, modern house. He now uses his skills to work in construction.
Preparing for the worst to keep Tonga’s schools safe
The ongoing AHP response to the 2022 Hunga Tonga – Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption and tsunami is supporting disaster preparedness initiatives, including in schools. A new video series will show students across five islands what to do if a disaster strikes.
‘Our plan is to save our lives’: young women leading on disaster preparedness in Timor-Leste
21-year-old Leonia is taking the lead on a savings and loans group that enables her community to prepare for disasters. With the support of Disaster READY, members can now plan ahead for food shocks and damage from storms.
International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction 2022
On International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, we recognise Early Warning Systems as vital component of DisasterPlanning and Preparedness.
Giving communities a voice in Vanuatu’s disaster response system
A new feedback mechanism in Vanuatu supported by AHP partners is ensuring better communication between communities and government for disaster preparedness and response.
Low-tech, cheap, but effective: protecting Terejinha’s home from a swelling river
Terejinha worried about the river every wet season, wondering if it might sweep away her modest home and everything in it. Through Disaster READY, Timor-Leste partners devised a solution.
From Solomon Islands tsunami survivor to humanitarian: Ricky’s story
Ricky Pana supports Solomon Islands communities to be better prepared for disasters after his own harrowing experience in the 2007 Earthquake and Tsunami.
Community responses to climate change on Madang’s North Coast Road
Communities in Malmal and Riwo in Madang, Papua New Guinea, are seeing the impacts of climate change and coastal erosion in their communities first hand. Here they share their perspectives, and the work they have engaged with under the Disaster READY program.
Colourful flood markers transform river safety in Viqueque, Timor-Leste
For villages along the Bebui River in Viqueque, Timor-Leste, the river is an important water source. Now, a community-designed early warning system is saving lives along the river during the dangerous rainy season.
Planning and learning for stronger emergency responses in PNG
Disaster READY partner NGO Childfund PNG, in consortium with Plan Australia, has been supporting local-level governments in Papua New Guinea’s Central Province to better prepare for disasters through planning and training.
Putting preparedness into action - Papua New Guinea
Disaster READY: Coastal villagers in Tinputz District, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, actioned their disaster plan following a king tide.
TC Harold response benefits from preparedness efforts - Vanuatu
Disaster READY: The Sanma Provincial Government in Vanuatu reports that their response to Tropical Cyclone directly benefited through preparedness efforts support through Disaster READY.
Timor-Leste communities lead the way in disaster risk reduction
Disaster READY: Prepared communities are safe communities. Read how one woman is supporting her Village Disaster Committee in Timor-Leste.
Cyclone simulation demonstrates community preparedness in the Solomon Islands
Disaster READY: Disaster simulations increase community preparedness through raised awareness of where to go, when to go and what to take in the event of an evacuation. They also raise awareness of the role of the disaster committees, and ensuring that everyone in the community is accounted for a supported. Oxfam Solomon Islands shared this update on a cyclone simulation in Anololo Village.
Disaster READY: Provincial-level preparedness in Papua New Guinea
Disaster READY PNG partner ChildFund, through the Plan International consortium, supported the Central Province Government to develop an Emergency Contingency Plan to better prepare for future disasters.