22 12 2021 | 2021, Reunion, PIROI, Training
Since 2020 PIROI has partnered with the University of Reunion Island to establish and implement a Master’s degree in Risks and Environment at the University’s Le Tampon campus in the south. Following a successful first year, a new intake of students was accepted for...
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...
10 09 2021 | 2021, Disaster Preparedness, Indian Ocean Region, Show
Illustration: Pau Gasol Valls – Red Social Innovation After two years of partnership with the Humanitarian Design Bureau, SOLLUNE phosphorescent tarpaulins are now part of PIROI’s pre-positioned stocks of equipment in Reunion Island. As the cyclone season...
3 08 2021 | "Paré pas Paré" project, 2021, Reunion, Show
Photo credit : Rémi Barbe – PIROI/French Red Cross On 24 July 2021, PIROI organised a special event to raise awareness about natural risks in Reunion, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paré pas Paré project. Over the course of the day, 424 members of the...
