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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Maintaining access to safe drinking water after a disaster: the challenge faced by Caribbean Red Cross Societies
The Caribbean is among the regions most exposed to disasters worldwide. Hurricanes, floods and earthquakes regularly have severe and sometimes devastating impacts on populations and critical infrastructure. This vulnerability is amplified by several factors: island...
Decoding laws and policies for disaster risk management integration Protection, Gender and Inclusion in the Caribbean
𝗗𝗼 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? In a context where climate crises and disasters are amplifying inequalities, integrating Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) is no longer an option, it is a necessity. PIRAC invites you to...
Protection, Gender and Inclusion in the Caribbean: understanding to act better
Interview with Marjorie, Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) Officer at PIRAC On the occasion of March 8 | International Women’s Rights Day Marjorie, what does Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) concretely mean in disaster management? Protection, Gender...
Helping small businesses prepare for disasters
When disasters strike, food security and economic continuity quickly become critical challenges for communities. In this context, PIRAC (the Regional Intervention Platform for the Americas and the Caribbean of the French Red Cross) supports the Red Cross societies of...
Caribbean-Risks.org: a new regional portal
Caribbean-Risks.org: a new regional portal to better understand and prepare for risks in the Caribbean On the occasion of World Meteorological Day, PIRAC – French Red Cross, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the Organisation of Eastern...
Hurricane Melissa: our teams mobilize in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa, an unprecedented storm Hurricane Melissa struck southwestern Jamaica violently on 28 October. Described as a “monster,” it is one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the region. In view of the scale of the damage and the severity of the...
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