As climate change brings increasingly unpredictable weather patterns to Timor-Leste, communities like Fatudere are taking their safety into their own hands. With continued support from the Disaster READY via CARE and the local government, they stand ready to face whatever challenges come their way.

Through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership and World Vision, resilience-building and climate change adaptation programs have supported Mr Hamilton’s community to adapt and protect vital natural ecosystems.

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.

When Laila began working on infrastructure-related activities in her camp, such as the construction and repair of slope stabilisers, pathways, and stairs, she gained new skills and confidence, and was better able to meet her family’s basic needs.