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.
First aid training will save lives in remote island communities
Disaster READY ensures that even the most remote communities are equipped with skills and tools that will save lives in an emergency. In Solomon Islands, Plan International partnered with the Red Cross to run first aid training.
The beautiful hearts of mothers
Celene is a person with disability living in Vanuatu. She was appointed the lead of her Community Disaster and Climate Change Committee. “In every community, there’s always someone living with a disability. That’s why it’s important to have women in CDCCC—because mothers have a beautiful heart to listen to them and better assist.”
A helping hand after unprecedented flooding in Vietnam
After Typhoon Yagi brought heavy rain and flooding to Northern Vietnam, cash support through the AHP response helped families regroup. For 13-year-old Thanh, having money to replace damaged school books and uniforms ensured she could continue learning.
Representation, participation and meaningful partnership in Disaster READY
For years, Jay Nasilasila, current chair of Fiji’s Disaster READY Country Committee in Fiji, has been inspiring us with unrelenting advocacy for strengthened disability inclusion in disaster preparedness.
‘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.
Supporting the social and emotional needs of children impacted by conflict in Ethiopia
Children impacted by ongoing conflict in Ethiopia are being supported with socio-emotional learning, case management and child-friendly activities at Child Friendly Spaces, made possible through AHP and World Vision.
Safety and dignity: delivering maternal healthcare in Cox’s Bazar
Save the Children’s primary health clinic in Cox’s Bazar, staffed by compassionate professionals and supported by AHP, has become a trusted place for women in the Rohingya community to seek maternal healthcare, offering a sense of dignity and hope.
Embracing family preparedness
“Disaster preparedness isn’t just about me—it’s about everyone in my family knowing what to do. This training has transformed how we approach emergencies, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with my community.”
Cross-community learning: strengthening disaster preparedness through local knowledge
Disaster READY both facilitates and relies on excellent working relationships throughout its network of partners. In Solomon Islands, partners are looking to each other to run trainings that tap into local knowledge to support communities to prepare for disasters.
When a quake meets conflict: on the ground in Myanmar
AHP partners have activated in Myanmar to assist those impacted by the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake. CARE field staff have shared some of the stories of survivors as they work to assess needs and provide assistance.
A determined entrepreneur
Through an innovative savings scheme, Pastor Roney and other community members in Vanuatu save money together in small amounts and lend to each other when needs arise
Leveraging technology to enhance community disaster preparedness and response
In Vanuatu, the adoption of Kobo Collect, a mobile data tool, proved vital after the December 2024 earthquake. Despite challenges, trained locals swiftly gathered real-time damage data, aiding Disaster READY partners to coordinate an effective response.
For all women and girls
This International Women’s Day we’re spotlighting a woman striving to support other women in her work in the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh.
Resilient women leading recovery from Vanuatu’s December earthquake
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.
Smarter farming supports young people in PNG
Farming training designed specifically for climate-impacted communities is helping young people in PNG with increased food security and income generation.
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.
Strengthening resilience: Savings and loans groups help farmers in Timor-Leste tackle El Niño
“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 leading the way in disaster readiness and community resilience
“Updating our population data list is crucial to avoid repeating the same mistakes in future distributions.” Read how one Ni-Vanuatu woman’s understanding of data is ensuring no-one is being left behind.
Transforming the role of fathers in early childhood development
For men who have grown up in traditional communities, childcare and household chores are seen as the sole responsibility of women. But a program targeting fathers of young children in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, is encouraging men to rethink their long-held beliefs, and to understand the positive impact their involvement can have on gender equality and child development.