7 06 2019 | "Paré pas Paré" project, 2019, Disaster Risk Reduction, Reunion, PIROI, Show
The Paré pas Paré (‘Ready or not?’) project aims to raise public awareness of natural hazards and climate change in Reunion Island. In order to deliver a clear and accurate message to locals, PIROI trains volunteers to run outreach stands at public events, and this is...
22 08 2018 | 2018, Disaster Risk Reduction, Reunion, French Red Cross
Launched in May 2017, the flooding preparedness programme ‘Our neighbourhood’s ready!’ came to an end on 14 March 2018. During the 10 months it was active, PIROI and its partners focused their efforts on increasing the resilience of the most flood-prone residents of...
20 06 2016 | 2016, Climate Change, Mauritius, Disaster Risk Reduction, Mauritius Red Cross
World Environment Day is held every 5th June, and this year its theme was ‘Technological innovations for sustainable development and environmental protection’. World Environment Day is held every 5th June, and this year its theme was ‘Technological innovations for...
19 04 2016 | 2016, Mauritius, Disaster Risk Reduction, Mauritius Red Cross
Goal: Help Mauritians cope with the risk of natural disasters During the April school holidays, the Mauritius Red Cross Society’s Dood caravan – a replica of Timoun’s caravan in Reunion – toured Mauritius on a roadshow. Starting at Mahebourg on 4th April 2016,...
27 08 2015 | "Paré pas Paré" project, 2015, Disaster Risk Reduction, Reunion, France, French Red Cross
Timoun’s Caravan continues its journey around Reunion. Next stop, Saint-Paul marketplace and the Ermitage beach at Saint-Gilles this weekend! Timoun’s Caravan continues its tour around the island aimed at raising public awareness about first aid and...
30 07 2015 | "Paré pas Paré" project, 2015, Disaster Risk Reduction, Reunion, France, French Red Cross
The first stop for ‘Timoun’s Caravan’ took place on Sunday 19th July at Plaine des Palmistes, in the east of Reunion Island. It was a day filled with emotions for the ‘Timoun’s Caravan’ team, who were able to meet the public and raise awareness in children and adults...
