Rural Access Program (RAP)’s Post

IOM works alongside national institutions OREPA/DINEPA to train Croix-des-Bouquets residents on repairing and maintaining water pumps. These actions will improve #water access for both #migrants and communities facing ongoing challenges. #Haiti #WASH

A massive landslide has devastated Papua New Guinea's Enga Province, burying a significant portion of the village of Yambali. The scale of the disaster is immense, with estimates suggesting that over 2,000 people may have been buried alive as a result of the mountain's collapse while they slept. This catastrophic event has caused widespread destruction, damaging buildings and wiping out food gardens, further straining the nation's already limited resources. Rescue efforts are being hindered by the remote location and challenging terrain of the affected area. In a show of solidarity, the Ministry of External Affairs in India has pledged $1 million in immediate support to aid relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts. MyGov India United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) #PapuaNewGuinea #India #landslide #disasterrelief

Improving sidewalks in Somalia is vital for safer, more accessible communities. With insufficient infrastructure currently in place, investing in better sidewalks is essential for pedestrian safety and mobility. Let's prioritize sustainable transportation infrastructure to address this pressing need. #Somalia #SidewalkSafety #AccessibleCommunities #SustainableInfrastructure

Surely, we must start getting positive initiatives about and from Somalia. I am certain that Somalis are stepping up for Somalia. Why do we continue to get humanitarian crises narratives and updates about and on Somalia. Somalis are brilliant around the world, so why do we not hear of how that brilliance is unleashed in Somalia! There must be information about what is working in Somalia. How can we access these kinds of information! #somalia #africa

Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has sent its first 40-tonne shipment of relief supplies to aid flood-affected Malaysia, where continuous heavy rains have displaced over 122,000 people. The consignment, containing critical items such as tents, blankets, quilts, sleeping bags, mats, and life jackets, was dispatched from Islamabad International Airport. A departure ceremony marked the occasion, attended by Federal Minister for Housing and Works Riaz Hussain Pirzada, alongside representatives from the NDMA and the Malaysian embassy. Minister Pirzada conveyed his heartfelt condolences for the loss of lives caused by the disaster and emphasized Pakistan's unwavering commitment to supporting Malaysia in its time of need. Demonstrating strong bilateral ties, Pakistan plans to send a second shipment of equal volume next week. This initiative reflects Pakistan’s solidarity with Malaysia and its dedication to helping an important ally recover from the devastating floods. The humanitarian assistance comes as Malaysia and Pakistan strengthen their economic relationship. Recently, the Malaysian High Commission hosted an event with key figures from Pakistan’s industrial sector, fostering greater trade and investment collaboration between the two nations. #HumanitarianSupport #PakistanMalaysiaRelations #FloodRelief #SolidarityInCrisis #DisasterResponse

Future Generations Afghanistan's First Cash for Work Project in Badghis Province. In partnership with FAO, Future Generations Afghanistan is launching its first Cash for Work (CFW) project in Badghis province. The project aims to provide short-term employment for local laborers, helping them earn an income to support their families and at the same time engage them in building and maintaining vital infrastructures, such as irrigation channels, protection walls, water reservoirs and excavation of trenches. Through these activities, the project not only supports immediate economic relief but also fosters long-term community development and resilience. ____ #sustainabledevelopment #FGA #Afghanistan #CommunityEmpowerment #FAO_106_USA #USIAD #FoodSecurity #FAO #ingo #Badghis #EconomicEmpowerment

As part of a farm project in Yemen

I had the opportunity to share how NAXA is implementing #DASTAA in reducing disaster risks in #GSMAInnovationFund Bootcamp in Kigali, Rwanda 2023. NAXA is currently Implementing Digital and Spatial Technologies for Anticipatory Action “#DASTAA”, to flood prone wards of the lower Mahakali basin with the aim of enhancing #anticipatoryactions and reducing the impacts of disaster at the household level under the #GSMAInnovationFund. Do read if you want to learn about other grantees and their works.

Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths has allocated $13.5 million from the United Nations OCHA-managed Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to respond to the historic droughts affecting over 30 million people in Southern Africa, as the #ElNiño crisis continues to worsen extreme weather events worldwide. This allocation will help humanitarians respond to people's needs in the most vulnerable areas of Angola, Malawi, Zambia & Zimbabwe, providing food, cash, irrigation systems and drought-resistant seeds. This allocation raises the total amount provided to confront the El Niño crisis globally to more than $60 million. Together, we #InvestInHumanity