9 12 2021 | 2021, Mayotte, Disaster Risk Reduction, PIROI
Amongst the natural hazards that occur on the island of Mayotte, earth tremors and tsunamis are both major risks due to the presence of an underwater volcano 50 km east of Mayotte. In order to raise local awareness about what to do in the event of a disaster, PIROI...
13 10 2021 | "Paré pas Paré" project, 2021, Disaster Risk Reduction, Reunion, French Red Cross
Prépare a zot ! Get ready for cyclone season! PIROI was delighted to release its mobile game Paré pas Paré Cyclone for International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction on 13th October. You can now put yourself in the shoes of a local and be ready to deal with the...
16 09 2021 | "Paré pas Paré" project, 2021, Disaster Risk Reduction, Reunion, Show, Training
Since 2017 and as part of the Inondation, nout kartié lé paré flood risk outreach project, implemented with the island’s municipalities and inter-municipalities as well as the Regional Board of Education, PIROI has been raising awareness with those in Reunion who are...
2 08 2021 | "Paré pas Paré" project, 2021, Disaster Risk Reduction, Reunion
In 2019 the French government implemented a universal national service (SNU) scheme aimed at “opening up new horizons for young people [aged 15 to 17] in terms of regions, people, activities, and commitments” (Government website). This year the first SNU ‘cohesion...
27 05 2021 | "Paré pas Paré" project, 2021, Disaster Risk Reduction, Reunion, French Red Cross, PIROI, Show
Ever since it was launched in 2011, the Paré pas Paré project has been active in Reunion Island, raising awareness about natural and health hazards. In response to the challenges since 2020 due to COVID-19, awareness-raising activities with a focus on health risks...
23 07 2020 | 2020, Mauritius, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Response, Disaster Risk Reduction, Seychelles, Union of the Comoros, Madagascar, Comoros Red Crescent, PIROI, PIROI Center, Malagasy Red Cross, Mauritius Red Cross, Show, Seychelles Red Cross
PIROI-member National Societies have received assistance with their disaster preparedness and response work for a number of years already. Until now most of this support has been provided at central level, with capacity-building focusing on Red Cross/Red Crescent head...
