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Floods in Comoros: Red Crescent teams mobilized in Anjouan and Moheli
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Last April, the islands of Anjouan and Moheli experienced exceptional rainy weather. To contribute to the recovery of the communities affected by the floods, the Comorian Red Crescent emergency response teams provided material and financial assistance to 89 affected families. These actions were carried out with the support of PIROI within the framework of an Indian Ocean Commission program funded by the European Union.
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A look at Red Cross response to recent cyclones in Madagascar
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During the 2021-2022 cyclone season, Madagascar faced six tropical systems in a period of three months. On the ground, the emergency response actions implemented by the Malagasy Red Cross were supported by the IFRC and PIROI, particularly in the supply of humanitarian materials distributed to the affected populations. To reinforce the efforts of the volunteers mobilized in these distributions, a PIROI emergency response team member was deployed to the operation in Mananjary.
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She tells us about her experience in video:
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Logistical preparedness: replenishing stocks before the next cyclone season
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PIROI's member National Societies have been preparing for the next cyclone season. Within this framework, PIROI has restocked 80 tons of material in the 11 contingency warehouses in the region thanks to the support of its partners. This allows us to respond to the humanitarian needs of 45,000 people in the areas of housing reconstruction, hygiene, water, sanitation and basic necessities.
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Software to optimise emergency stock management
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To facilitate the logistical coordination of the warehouses and the follow-up of the pre-positioned material, PIROI has developed a stock management software. This digital tool implemented in each warehouse of the region allows a better visualization of stocks at the regional level. This project is supported by the Indian Ocean Commission and funded by the European Union.
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COVID-19: Donation of health protection equipment to Comorian authorities
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The Comorian Red Crescent and the French Red Cross are continuing their mobilization in response to the COVID-19 crisis in the Union of the Comoros. With the support of the French Development Agency (AFD), hygiene and sanitary protection kits have been provided to the Regional Health Directorate of Grande Comore to prevent the risk of infection in the island's health centers.
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October 13, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, is the reference date for the development of a culture of risk and resilience. On this occasion, PIROI is organizing a conference, free and open to all, which will seek to analyze solutions to improve access to warning systems and information on disaster risks for the populations of the South West Indian Ocean. This event is organized with the support of the Reunion Region and the European Union.
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- Place: Vladimir Canter Theater (CROUS of Reunion Island) in Saint-Denis
- Date and time: Thursday, October 13 from 9 am to 6 pm
- Free admission upon prior registration within the limits of available seats
- Agenda to come
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Workshops on Disaster Law in Island States
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In order to ensure support to disaster-affected communities, effective legal and policy frameworks are needed. To this end, IFRC organized two workshops in Seychelles from August 29 to September 2 with the support of PIROI and the Seychelles Red Cross:
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- one on disaster law and legislative advocacy in island states ;
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- and a second on building climate resilience in island states through disaster law.
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Steering committee for DRR projects in Reunion Island
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On August 24, PIROI gathered its partners for the steering committee of disaster risk reduction projects implemented in Reunion Island. On this occasion, the partners present shared their support for the actions carried out for the benefit of the Reunionese population.
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Video review of the event:
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Mozambique: Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment Training
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As part of the AFD-supported ECO-DRR project, volunteers from the Mozambique Red Cross (Luabo local branch) were trained in the Enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (EVCa). A total of 20 participants were introduced to this approach, which provides a better understanding of the risks communities face and their capacities to take action to reduce disaster risks.
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Mauritius: risk management training in schools
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At the end of August, PIROI helped Mauritius Red Cross organise facilitator training for school-based risk management. The modules taught provided the 10 participants with the methodology and tools to assess disaster risks in schools. These facilitators will work closely with selected school committees and the Ministry of Education to update and test school emergency response plans.
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Supporting National Societies’ skill building
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PIROI’s range of training courses is designed to help the region’s National Societies build teams’ skills. Some sessions are offered in partnership with certified training organisations, such as the three courses available online from Bioforce Institut between September and November 2022. PIROI is supporting the participation of 18 National Society members in these courses, which focus on managing finances, projects, and teams.
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The Master’s Degree in Risks and Environment receives its third intake
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Since 2020 PIROI has been involved in teaching the students of the Master’s in Risks and Environment, a post-graduate degree established in partnership with University of Reunion Island. This professional training programme combines a university curriculum with immersion in the workplace as part of a work-study contract.
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The first- and second-year students are currently looking for organisations working in the field of risk management where they could undertake their placements. If you are interested in receiving a student, please contact celine.white@croix-rouge.fr for more information.
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- 15 septembre - 14 octobre : Formation Milieu inondé et gestes qui sauvent - La Réunion > Des places sont encore disponibles.
- 21 - 24 septembre : Formation sur les fonds d'urgence de la IFRC pour les secours en cas de catastrophe (DREF) - Madagascar
- 13 octobre : Conférence sur la réduction des risques de catastrophes - La Réunion
- 21 - 23 octobre : Village de prévention à l'arrivée du Grand-Raid - La Réunion
- 26 - 27 octobre : Atelier de préparation à la saison cyclonique 2022-2023 - Distanciel
- 8 - 9 novembre : Réunion des partenaires membres de la PIROI - La Réunion
- 19 - 27 novembre : Formation SURGE (Evaluation des besoins en urgence et réponse) -
La Réunion
- 5 - 19 décembre : Formation à la collecte mobile de données - Distanciel
- September 15 - October 14: Flooded Environment and Life-Saving Techniques Training - Reunion Island > Places are still available.
- September 21 - 24: IFRC Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) Training - Madagascar
- October 13: Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction - La Réunion
- October 21 - 23: Prevention village at the arrival of the Grand-Raid - Reunion Island
- October 26 - 27: Workshop on preparation for the 2022-2023 cyclone season - Distanciel
- November 8 - 9: Meeting of PIROI's member partners - Reunion Island
- November 19 - 27: SURGE (Emergency Needs Assessment and Response) training - Reunion Island
- December 5 - 19: Training on mobile data collection - Distanciel
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These actions are carried out as part of the regional PIROI program funded by
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