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James Keasley, Oyinlola Oyebode, Saran Shantikumar, William Proto, Majel McGranahan, Amar Sabouni, Farah Kidy Abstract Introduction Globally, a record number of people are affected by humanitarian...

Kim Hagen On 2 April, 2007 the Solomon Islands were hit by an 8.1 Magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami. The tsunami, in particular, wrought extensive damage amongst communities inhabiting the...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY During the 10th replenishment of the Asian Development Fund (ADF XI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ADF donors agreed to pilot the Disaster Response Facility (DRF) in the ADF...

By Rajat Madhok GIZO, Solomon Islands, 22 March 2012 – The white sand beaches and emerald green waters of Solomon Islands offer the perfect setting for a holiday – but the islanders who live here are...

Introduction Pacific island communities are exposed to a wide range of natural disasters, including cyclones, floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, as well as to the...

Gizo, 5 January 2009 - UNICEF Pacific is providing immediate support to the victims of a tsunami that hit Rendova and Tetepare Islands in the Solomon Islands on 4 January. The tsunami was generated...

During the first quarter of fiscal 2009 (April to June), JICA (President Sadako Ogata) signed a total of 46 grant agreements. Key details of two of the major projects are provided below. A complete...

Period covered by this Final Report: 14 April 2007 to 14 September 2008. Appeal target (current): CHF 1,776,895 (USD 1.6 million or EUR 1.08 million); Final Appeal coverage: 100% Appeal history: -...

North West Choiseul Constituency has completed the second stage of it's shelter rehabilitation program last week. Parliament Member for North West Choiseul Clement Kengava says the stage involved...

MANILA, 6 April 2009-The World Health Organization (WHO) warned today that natural and man-made disasters are increasing worldwide, making it vital that countries invest in building hospitals and...

Australia and New Zealand have reaffirmed their commitment to the ongoing recovery and rebuilding of tsunami-affected communities in Solomon Islands. The April 2, 2007 earthquake and tsunami caused...

Period covered by this Final Report: 14 April 2007 to 14 September 2008. Appeal target (current): CHF 1,776,895 (USD 1.6 million or EUR 1.08 million); Final Appeal coverage: 100% Appeal history: -...

Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. William Haomae today welcomed a multi-million dollar Japanese assistance to rebuild the devastated Gizo hospital in Western Province. Health...

The second phase of South Choiseul Constituency Tsunami Reconstruction is progressing, thanks to the Lucas portable sawmill donated to Lauru Peoples Association by Solomon Islands Rotary Club. Lauru...

This report covers the period from 1 July 2008 until 31 December 2008. In brief Programme summary: Programmes have not changed radically since the previous report. Work has continued during the...

Malakerava coastal residents on Gizo island who were victims of the April 2 earthquake and tsunami last year are still living in tents. They are demanding the Western province premier to give them...

Province: Western The Australian High Commission is pleased to announce its support to the Community Land Rights Awareness Project in Gizo, to be implemented by Oxfam International. Speaking on Human...

The Chairman of Gizo Island Rural Shelter and Rehabilitation Committee, Wilson Katovai assures earthquake and tsunami victims in Gizo and nearby villages to get ready to rebuild their homes. Mr...

South Choiseul Constituency take lead in being the first to present to the Prime Minister a financial report on how tsunami relief funds was used to rehabilitate affected areas in the constituency. ...

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA) BACKGROUND Disasters including...