Disaster READY Fiji
In Fiji, Disaster READY is led by a country committee of local partners of Plan International Australia, Caritas Australia/CAN DO, Oxfam Australia and CARE Australia in partnership with Live and Learn.
Disaster risk in Fiji
Resilience to climate change and disaster preparedness are priorities for Fiji, an archipelago of more than 300 islands. The population of approximately 900,000 people are exposed to a range of hazards, including tropical cyclones (resulting in high winds, storm surges, and heavy rains), storms, floods, drought, earthquakes, and tsunamis. The Government of Fiji recognises the importance of integrated climate change adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction and preparedness.
Disaster READY Fiji Phase II achievements
As of January 2024.
3,005
people reached
8%
children
49.9%
women and girls
0.4%
gender non-conforming
2%
living with disabilities
13 communities are implementing activities from their Disaster Risk Reduction or Climate Change Adaptation action plans.
21 Disaster Risk Reduction or Climate Change Adaptation action plans address the specific needs of diverse SOGIESC peoples.
Community members in Naqaravutu village, Fiji, were able to assist a shocked family who lost their home in a recent fire after participating in Psychological First Aid training through Empower Pacific, supported by AHP.