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“Vanuatu faces major damage after cyclones Judy followed by Kevin made landfall 4 March 2023 "
Pacific Pathways were deeply saddened to hear the news of the devastation caused by not one but two cyclones in 3 days This was too much for the small island of Futuna in the south of Vanuatu. Most of the families lost their homes & their gardens have been flattened, so they are struggling to put food on the table. We contacted our partners on Paama Island to hear they were struggling due to the contamination of the drinking water. Through an association we heard the news that the people on Furuna Island, South Vanuatu their island had been flattened. We then raised funds to be able to help these two islands |
Paama Island suffers major damage to water catchments, they are struggle to access safe drinking water
Paama Island – WASH
Water, Sanitation and Health Safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene are crucial to human health and well-being. Safe WASH is not only a prerequisite to health, but contributes to livelihoods, school attendance and dignity. It helps to create resilient communities living in healthy environments. In response to the damaged caused by the twin cyclones Judy & Kevin, Pacific Pathways will be implementing sustainable water solutions. To provide access to a reliable and sustainable water supply and safe drinking water for the people of Paama, resulting in improved sanitation and hygiene. For the safe drinking water solutions we will be putting in place Sawyers Water Filters. This project is made possible with support from a grant funding partnership with : Ministry of Foreign Affairs NZ (Disaster Response Partnership) and Rotary NZ WCS. 
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Futuna Island suffered major damage, most houses and gardens were demolished.
Futuna Island –
Community Fish Market House We were deeply saddened as we tracked the movement of the cyclones across Futuna Island, a small island only 11m2 in south Vanuatu. We have friends from this island and instantly realised they would need help with their recovery. We contacted the Area Administrator to ask what help was needed. They acknowledged that their immediate needs (food, water and medical resources) were being delivered by the larger NGO’s . In response the community asked for help to repair their Fish Market House and solar panels which run the deep freeze. The Fish Market House is central to the community. The people of Futuna are known as the ‘People of the Sea’, because of their fishing expertise. They spend almost everyday fishing in their boats, canoes or using traditional fishing techniques. They recognise the importance of fish as a good source of protein for the family diet and half of their income comes from their fishing activities. Thank you everyone for your support. 
Thank you for the generous donations from Dunedin Harbor &
Garden City, Christchurch |