Vanuatu is known as one of the most disaster prone countries in the world. Disasters can be very damaging to social and economic infrastructure, the environment, property and general development. Giving communities the skills to reduce and respond to disaster risks is an important part of our work.

Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness aims to minimise the loss of life and damage in the event of a disaster. By pre-positioning relief supplies in each of Vanuatu’s provinces, expanding our presence in remote areas, increasing community resilience and strengthening the skills of communities, we can help reduce the impact of disasters. Preparedness activities include community risk assessments, awareness sessions, first aid trainings, the development of mitigation and response plans, the improvement of early warning systems and the establishment of Community Disaster and Climate Change Committees.

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Our Disaster Risk Reduction program helps communities to identify and manage local disaster risks with education and tools. Disaster Response helps to reduce the impact of a disaster and it's long term results. Relief activities carried out by VRCS in response to disasters includes (but are not limited to) rescue, relocation, provision of food and water, prevention of disease and disability and provision of temporary shelter.