2 11 2021 | 2021, Indian Ocean Region, PIROI
During the 5th edition of the “Research Snapshot” webinar held by the French Red Cross Foundation, PIROI had the privilege of taking part in discussions with researchers in meteorology, anthropology, sociology, and psychology on the theme “Indian Ocean: a region of...
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...
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...
