20 05 2016 | 2016, Madagascar, Malagasy Red Cross, Training
‘Operational best practices regarding the management of human remains in a disaster situation’ was the theme of this workshop organised at Antananarivo on 19th May 2016 under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). ‘Operational best...
11 05 2016 | 2016, Union of the Comoros, Comoros Red Crescent, French Red Cross
Following several months’ preparation, a delegation of the French Red Cross in the Comoros is gradually setting up base alongside its national partner, the Comoros Red Crescent. A support programme to ‘strengthen the public and community health system for Comorian...
28 04 2016 | 2016, Mauritius, Disaster Response, Mauritius Red Cross
As part of Mauritius Red Cross Society’s capacity building programme ‘Building safer and more resilient communities in Mauritius and Rodrigues islands’, PIROI supported the former’s ‘Cyclone’ simulation exercise in Mauritius from 21 to 23/04/16. The three-day exercise...
20 04 2016 | 2016, Advocacy, Reunion, French Red Cross
On Wednesday 13 April 2016 PIROI welcomed Ms Faouzia Vitry, Regional Councillor in charge of regional cooperation for the Indian Ocean. Ms Vitry was accompanied by Mr Gilles Theodora, from the Regional Cooperation Directorate. The visit was an opportunity for the...
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,...
7 03 2016 | 2016, Advocacy, Reunion, French Red Cross
On Thursday 25th February 2016 PIROI welcomed at its premises Mr André Vallini, French Minister of State reporting to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, with responsibility for Development and French-Speaking Communities. His visit was an...
