Reports

THE VANUATU CONTEXT The Republic of Vanuatu is one of the most vulnerable nations in the world. Its geographical location in the ‘ring of fire’ and the ‘cyclone belt’ area of the Pacific, and its archipelagic geological…

Tsunami-Earthquake Emergency Programme Major Developments The Education Sector school-by-school assessment is being finalized and suggests that the official total population affected by the joint effects of the earthquake and tsunami on 2 April 2007 may need to be revised upward.…

Appeal Target: US$ 94,812 Balance requested from ACT Alliance: US$ 74,417 Geneva, 21 May 2007 Dear Colleagues, A series of three earthquakes shook the western part of the Pacific Solomon Islands chain on 2 April 2007. These were followed by…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 185 countries. In Brief Operations Update no. 03;…

Tsunami-Earthquake Emergency Programme Major Developments The Government now estimates that 11,322 (1) people on the islands of Gizo, Ranonnga, Vella la Vella, parts of southern coast of Choiseul, Simbo, Shortlands, Munda, Rendova and Kolombangara were affected by the earthquake and…

This report covers the period of 01/01/2006 to 31/12/2006 of a two-year planning and appeal process. In a world of global challenges, continued poverty, inequity, and increasing vulnerability to disasters and disease, the International Federation with its global network, works…

Where: Gizo camps, both in town and on the southern coast People targeted: 3,500+ people Funding: SBD $2 million+, includes funding from AusAid and NZAid Objectives: 1) To restore and improve access to water and sanitation facilities in the Gizo area…

Tsunami-Earthquake Emergency Programme Major Developments The Government now estimates that 11,322(1) people on the islands of Gizo, Ranonnga, Vella la Vella, parts of southern coast of Choiseul, Simbo, Shortlands, Munda and Kolombangra have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami on…

SITUATION 1. An earthquake measuring 8.1 struck 345km northwest of the Solomon Islands' capital Honiara at 0740 local time on 2 April 2007. (2040 GMT 1 April). The earthquake created a tsunami causing significant damage in the Solomon Islands. 2. The…

Tsunami-Earthquake Emergency Programme Major Developments Overall an estimated 9,000 - 10,000 (1) people, including approximately 5,000 children, have been displaced by the crisis, in the islands of Gizo, Ranonnga, Vella la Vella, parts of the southern coast of Choiseul, Simbo, Shortlands,…