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PIRAC
French Red Cross Caribbean Regional Response Platform

The Caribbean region is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the world. It is mainly composed of states fragmented into isolated island archipelagos, which makes the delivery of humanitarian goods costly and more restricted. In this context, disaster risk preparedness and awareness are essential to increase the resilience of local populations. Indeed, in the face of global warming, the populations of the region must be prepared for the multiplication and intensification of hazards.

The French Red Cross operates in the Caribbean through the Regional Intervention Platform of the Americas-Caribbean (PIRAC), which allows us to concentrate our skills and means of response as close as possible to vulnerable populations. This increases the responsiveness and capacity to respond in the event of a disaster and allows for rapid action. PIRAC has been supporting the Red Cross in the region in the implementation of various actions since 2000.

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Launch of the regional awareness campaign “IT’S YOUR MOVE”

Launch of the regional awareness campaign “IT’S YOUR MOVE”

June 2025 – October 2026 The Caribbean is increasingly exposed to natural hazards and the effects of climate change. Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions… these are just some of the risks Caribbean populations face daily. Climate change is intensifying...

COP29: PIRAC committed to climate resilience in the Caribbean

COP29: PIRAC committed to climate resilience in the Caribbean

COP29 was held in Baku from November 11 to 22. In collaboration with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), PIRAC's voice was carried by its partners to highlight the climate...

Disaster risk reduction: a daily commitment at PIRAC

Disaster risk reduction: a daily commitment at PIRAC

Each year, the United Nations' International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction provides an opportunity to highlight PIRAC's efforts to strengthen disaster prevention and resilience in the Caribbean. Through initiatives such as the Paré pa Paré, Fok Nou Paré program and...

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