Focusing on eight cyclone-prone countries across multiple regions, the $30 million risk transfer financing platform seeks to support 15 million youth and women over an initial three-year pilot.
Bangladesh + 7 more
Bangladesh + 7 more
Focusing on eight cyclone-prone countries across multiple regions, the $30 million risk transfer financing platform seeks to support 15 million youth and women over an initial three-year pilot.
World + 24 more
From Pakistan to the Philippines, Asia and Pacific is the region most affected by disaster displacement worldwide, according to a new report by IDMC and Asian Development Bank.
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Much of the world lacks the vaccinations, healthcare or testing capacities to be able to live with the virus. Until everyone has access to the same tools to fight it, this crisis will affect us all.
Tonga + 2 more
After weeks of volcanic activity, the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano erupted violently, which generated a 1.2-metre tsunami that crashed ashore in coastal areas of Tonga’s capital.
Mozambique + 10 more
National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are at the forefront of the climate emergency: they help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from climate-related disasters.
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Over the past year, the Pacific Humanitarian Air Service has supplied 250 metric tons of vital medical and relief cargo to 14 Pacific Island countries and territories.
The WFP-managed Pacific Humanitarian Air Service transported medical cargo from WHO's Regional emergency stockpile amid surge in COVID-19 cases across the country.
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During a year marked by intense storms and conflict, 40.5 million new displacements were triggered across the world by disasters and violence, the highest annual figure recorded in a decade.
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"We need greater action and urgent investment to reduce internal displacement caused by the rising risk of disasters. Investing much more in local organisations and first responders is critical."
During the height of the storm, some 23,000 people sought shelter in evacuation centers. About 93,000 people (21,000 households) live in the most affected areas of the cyclone.
Tens of thousands of people have been affected. Packing wind gusts of up to 345 km/hr, the Category 5 storm is one of the strongest to ever hit any country in the Pacific.
Vanuatu + 3 more
The cyclone has caused massive destruction across the region affecting Vanuatu the most. More than a third of its population and over 20,000 children live in the worst affected areas.
Vanuatu + 4 more
The powerful storm hit four countries - Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Tonga last week. Thousands urgently need shelter, water, sanitation and food while houses and crops are destroyed.
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The innovations focus on 10 sectors: emergency response, gender, health, agriculture, water, children, education, disabilities, livelihood and early warning.
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As climate change intensifies, extreme weather events, such as floods and heatwaves are forcing millions from their homes each year. In 2018, disasters displaced 17.2 million people.
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The Pacific Regional Action Plan for Measles offers immediate preventative action and allows for the flexibility to respond to additional requests from Pacific nations.
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The Climate Risk Early Warning Systems (CREWS) Initiative, which has invested $42 million in projects in the most vulnerable countries, has received a new contribution of 10 million euros from Germany.
Samoa + 8 more
Almost 300,000 vaccines and medical supplies have been delivered to most at-risk people in Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tokelau and Tuvalu.
Samoa + 9 more
UNICEF has deployed health and communication staff in Samoa to boost the government’s immunization campaign and delivered a total of 110,500 doses of vaccine.
Syria + 14 more
A total of 57 aid workers have lost their lives this year, including 18 in Syria – the largest humanitarian death toll for the third year running, according to an analysis done by CARE International.