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Training of local emergency response team members
To respond effectively to disasters, National Societies (NS) in the south-west Indian Ocean can rely on their network of trained volunteers to assist the population. There are two types of volunteers, depending on their geographical scope: NDRT: National...
Innovation for risk prevention
As part of its disaster risk reduction strategy, PIROI regularly develops new tools to bring a fresh perspective to its prevention and awareness-raising activities. In Reunion, the Paré pas Paré [“Ready or not?”] project has adopted an innovative approach in order to...
PIROI soon to have a modular hospital for response to epidemic risks
South-west Indian Ocean countries are extremely vulnerable to the risk of epidemics due to the relative development levels of their healthcare infrastructure. These regions have been or are affected by numerous tropical diseases (dengue, chikungunya, malaria,...
PIROI delivers more than 1 million COVID-19 protection masks to the region’s National Societies
To support COVID-19 response by south-west Indian Ocean National Societies, PIROI has sent a new shipment of 1,200,000 COVID-19 protection masks (surgical and cloth), 10,000 pairs of gloves, and 250 litres of sanitiser gel thanks to a donation from the French...
Second intake for the Master’s Degree in Risks and Environment
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...
A prevention campaign about seismic-volcanic risk in Mayotte
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...
Saison cyclonique 2021-2022 : la PIROI vous ouvre ses portes !
Comme chaque année lors de la saison cyclonique, la PIROI se tient prête à intervenir si un pays de la région est impacté par un événement météorologique. En amont de l'ouverture de la saison cyclonique 2021-2022, de nombreuses actions de préparation aux catastrophes...
PIROI participates in the French Red Cross Foundation’s “Research Snapshot” webinar
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...
Awareness raising with school pupils about the behaviour to adopt in a flooded environment
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...
“Humanitarian transition in the Indian Ocean”: a look at the French Red Cross Foundation’s international conference
The French Red Cross Foundation’s annual international conference was held this year on 1 and 2 July 2021 in Reunion Island on the theme “Humanitarian transition in the Indian Ocean”.Co-organised with PIROI, the Institute for Research and Development, and the...
Water treatment in emergencies: a practical workshop in Mayotte
From 10 to 12 September 2021, PIROI organised at Combani (Mayotte) a training workshop on water treatment in emergencies for response team members and local water management stakeholders. When emergencies occur, PIROI response focuses on emergency shelter construction...
SOLLUNE phosphorescent tarpaulins: an innovative lighting solution is now part of PIROI stocks
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 approaches,...