A secure home makes a world of difference
In Vanuatu, we are helping families rebuild by training them on disaster resilient construction.
Homes built by Australian volunteers withstands Cyclone Pam force
More than a dozen houses built by Australian volunteers just outside Port Vila in Vanuatu survived intact, despite weathering the full force of Cyclone Pam one month ago. They are among the few houses still standing in the community, amid widespread destruction that has devastated parts of the country.
“The roof was blown off, and flooding had come in” – Sarah’s story
Seven-month pregnant, Sarah Charlie was very worried when she learned that a Category 5 cyclone was heading straight for her coastal village of Ekipe. It did not help that her husband was away in New Zealand working, and she had four children to care for.
Lawrence’s story
Lawrence and his family are one of the thousands whose homes were destroyed by Cyclone Pam when it made landfall on March 13. This is their story…
Crucial days for Vanuatu cyclone helpers
By Martin Thomas, Chief Executive, Habitat for Humanity Australia The initial response by government and aid agencies to the utter devastation caused when Cyclone Pam hit Vanuatu was reassuringly quick and effective. The public gave generously to the appeal for funds. The media provided compelling coverage.
12,000 shelter kits needed in Vanuatu
As more news arrives from Vanuatu, we are starting to see the complete scale of devastation caused by Cyclone Pam.
Why it’s critical we get the aid response to Vanuatu right
By Martin Thomas, chief executive, Habitat for Humanity Australia It is hard to imagine what it must be like living amid the devastation that has been wrought on Vanuatu in the wake of one of the most powerful cyclones to hit the Pacific region in modern history.
Cyclone Pam rebuilding and recovery could take two years
By Martin Thomas, chief executive, Habitat for Humanity Australia It may take more than two years to rehouse the tens of thousands of victims who have been made homeless from Cyclone Pam.