Bringing water, dignity, and opportunity to Oe-Cusse
In Oe-Cusse, Timor-Leste, a community-led initiative supported through Disaster READY has brought water closer to home for 22 households, freeing up time previously spent on long journeys to collect it. Families are now growing vegetables, protecting water sources and managing their shared supply, helping them prepare for drought and other climate-related challenges.
Rebuilding stronger after typhoons in Viet Nam
When typhoons Matmo, Bualoi, and Kalmaegi brought storms and flooding to communities in Thai Nguyen and Da Nang, thousands of families faced damaged homes, disrupted livelihoods, and unsafe water. Over six months, and with support from the Australian Government, Oxfam and local partners worked across 11 communities to help people recover while strengthening local preparedness for future disasters.
A ‘well-deserved’ improvement: Supporting PNG communities to access clean water
With support from the AHP El-Nino response fund, provided by the Australian Government to impacted communities, coastal regions in PNG’s Central Province now have ongoing access to clean water.
Community-led sanitation transforming child health
Margareta Arasio is a champion of good sanitation practices and hygiene in her community: and she is passionate about it. After learning about community-led total sanitation through the AHP response in Kenya, and seeing the difference it has made to child health, she is encouraging other villages to get on board.
Communities turning climate rain into lasting resilience
Through the construction of capture holes and permanent cisterns, Disaster READY teams are supporting communities in Timor-Leste to strengthened their resilience against water scarcity. The initiative has improved access to water for farming and income generation, enhanced school hygiene (WASH), and supported consistent food supplies for student nutrition.
Recovering from a string of cyclones: how AHP support helped Filipinos get back on their feet
In October-November 2024, the Philippines endured a wave of destruction as the country was hit by six cyclones within 30 days. A year later, communities are recovering thanks to the AHP response.
Making a simple change for a healthier family
Fatema’s daughter had been facing constant stomach problems. But a visit from an AHP-supported NGO reminded her of the importance of handwashing. The simple change to the family’s routines improved everyone’s health.
Responding to community needs in PNG
Since Pastor John arrived in his community six years ago, he has witnessed eight deaths from people drinking contaminated water. John worked quickly to mobilise his community, reaching out to Disaster READY parter, Baptist Union, for support.
‘Freedom and confidence’: delivering essential hygiene supplies for girls
Dignity kits filled with essential hygiene supplies are helping adolescent girls in conflict-affected areas of Ethiopia to continue their education with confidence.
A new-found hope for Margarida and her community
Before Disaster READY partners built a water tank close to her village, Margarida and others from her community would walk two hours each day to collect water.
Addressing period poverty in Lebanon
Period poverty remains a significant issue in Lebanon, exacerbated by the deteriorating economic situation, which has led to a drastic increase in the prices of menstrual hygiene products.
The ripple effect of accessible water
Noor and Roshida struggled to get enough water from a distant well for their seven children to stay clean and healthy. Now, an accessible tap stand at their home in Cox’s Bazar is improving their quality of life.
For women, by women, with love — delivering Dignity Kits after TC Lola
After Tropical Cyclone Lola struck Vanuatu, women mobilised to compile and distribute dignity kits to other women, including those with disabilities, in affected communities.
Water is life: improving child health in Kiribati through solar power
When Kiribati entered into a drought emergency in 2022, the Australian Humanitarian Partnership was activated. Now, solar water distillation units are improving child and community health in the capital, and on remote islands.
Youth champion supporting AHP WASH efforts in Rohingya camps
Young Rohingya refugee and volunteer Hafezur is helping his community to stay safe and healthy through water testing, WASH facilities management and repairs.
Turning sunshine into clean water as Kiribati deals with drought
In Kiribati, the pressures of climate change and an extended drought have left communities struggling to access enough clean drinking water. By harnessing the power of the sun, new distillation units are giving families peace of mind.
Rohingya community volunteers protecting the most vulnerable
When Shabera’s mother and sister passed away, she was left without family — and without a caregiver to assist her with daily needs. With the support of a community volunteer, Shabera has been able to advocate for an accessible toilet facility at her home.
Clean water for volcano and tsunami-impacted communities in Tonga
In Tonga, coastal communities impacted by last year’s volcanic eruption and tsunami were struggling to access enough clean water. Through the AHP response, water tanks are now helping households to recover.
Improving water access and COVID-19 knowledge in remote PNG
PNG churches have been an integral part of the AHP COVID-19 response in Papua New Guinea, working alongside community leaders to share information and resources, and to improve water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities.
Bringing a toilet and taps to a remote Bougainville school
Through the AHP COVID-19 response in Papua New Guinea, one remote Bougainville primary school now has a toilet and handwashing facilities on site, improving life for both students and teachers.