"We are working with all humanitarian responders at national, provincial and area council level to strengthen two-way information communication with affected communities,” Frida said. “By building accountability and transparency, we are enabling communities to have a say in how they prepare, how they respond, and how they can rebuild. It makes a huge difference."

Women-led networks are supporting communities to recover from the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu’s main island of Efate just before Christmas.

“Before the Savings and Loans program started in our village, I had to carry water from the river in buckets to irrigate the crops in my backyard. It was incredibly difficult because I lacked a practical way to access water.” Learn how World Vision in Timor-Leste has used special funding to combat the impacts of El Nino.

Women-led community kitchens are providing a safe and supportive environment for women affected by Tropical Cyclone Lola to not only cook and share meals, but to talk about their needs and organise.

After Tropical Cyclone Lola struck Vanuatu, women mobilised to compile and distribute dignity kits to other women, including those with disabilities, in affected communities.

Disaster READY: Coastal villagers in Tinputz District, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, actioned their disaster plan following a king tide.

As part of the Australian Humanitarian Partnership’s humanitarian assistance in response to Tropical Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, World Vision Australia in partnership with World Vision Mozambique, focused on supporting WASH, education and child protection. Here we discuss the challenges surrounding child protection and the steps taken to support children in the recovery process.

Tropical Cyclone Gita (TC Gita) struck Tonga on 12 February 2018, affecting an estimated 80,000 men, women, boys and girls (about 70 per cent of the entire population). Many people lost their homes and required emergency shelter. AHP partner CARE Australia worked with local partners to provide emergency shelter and then transition communities into stronger housing options.

Two mothers explain the challenges they face in the aftermath of the September 18 earthquake and tsunami in Sulawesi, Indonesia

According to Anna Bryan, CARE's Program Director in PNG, the February 28 2018 highlands earthquake in Papua New Guinea was a disaster ‘ likes of which we haven't seen for decades’. 

Through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership, CARE Australia received $500,000 for their Cyclone Gita response, Tonga.