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.

 

AHP Disaster READY is supporting local partners in Fiji to increase their capacity for disaster preparedness and response, enhancing inclusion and saving lives. Video produced by Plan International Fiji and Australian Volunteers International (AVI).

Josefa Lalabalavu of Plan International and the Vanuatu Disaster READY Country Committee speaks about the regional impacts of the program.

AHP partners in Fiji prepared this public service announcement, which aired on FBC TV, on the importance of inclusive disaster preparedness and response, supported by Disaster READY.

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.

AHP Diaster Ready Map
Care
Plan
Oxfam
Save the Children
CAN DO
World Vision

Disaster READY Fiji field stories