Comprising 45 countries in South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, the region is home to more than half of the world's population, the majority of whom are poor and among the most disadvantaged in the world. Some 600 million women, men and children in the region live below the USD 1 a day poverty line, while 1.8 billion survive on less than USD 2 a day. Compounding the situation, the region is also highly disaster-prone. The diversity, scale and frequency of natural disasters in the region are daunting. Set along numerous fault lines, many

Interim Final Report; Period covered: 21 June 2005 to 31 March 2006; Final appeal coverage: 103.9%.

Appeal history:

- Launched on 21 June 2005 for CHF 471, 000 (USD 377, 298 or EUR 304, 404) for 6 months to assist 11, 500 beneficiaries.

- Operations Update no.2 revised the budget to CHF 637,376 (USD 411,649 or EUR 411,649) extended the timeframe

Appeal No. 01.72/2004;

Appeal target: CHF 2,051,861;

Appeal coverage: 90.1%.

Operational Context

Throughout the year 2004, Pacific national societies made further progress towards achieving common objectives agreed under the Pacific Action Plan 2003-2006 in the three priority areas of health and care, disaster management and capacity building. HIV/AIDS programming was scaled up and significant progress was made in improving the quality and depth of ongoing first aid training, while blood donor recruitment

Overall analysis of the programme

No major political events took place in the region, but a considerable level of tension continued in the Solomon

This Programme Update is intended for reporting on Annual Appeals.
Appeal Target: CHF 2,373,587 (revised budget)
Programme Update No. 01;
Period covered. January to May 2002

"At a Glance"

Appeal coverage: 45.4%
Outstanding needs: CHF 1,222,194

Operational developments

The context

The tsunami which struck the area around the Sissano Lagoon near Aitape, Sandaun Province, on 17 July 1998 created total devastation. The official death toll was 2,182, and 9,199 people

appeal no. 22/98
situation report no. 3
period covered: 1 - 13 August 1998
After an overwhelming response to the disaster that amply covered immediate needs, the emergency phase of the operation has ended. The National Society and Federation, which distributed relief supplies to the homeless in six care centres, is now drafting a rehabilitation plan.

The context

Signed by the Rev. Dr. Rodney Page, CWS Executive Director

July 24, 1998

SITUATION: The rising threat of disease may force authorities in Papua New Guinea to evacuate and resettle survivors of the giant tidal wave, or tsunami, that struck the northwestern coast last week.

At least 1,500 are confirmed dead and