Building Disaster Risk Awareness from an Early Age

12 Jun 2026 | Actualités

Educating children today to better protect communities tomorrow Storms, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes… As extreme weather and climate-related events become more frequent and intense, strengthening disaster preparedness has never been more important. In the...

Caraïbes 26: The French Red Cross strengthens its disaster preparedness

8 Jun 2026 | Actualités, Actualités

From May 30 to June 4, 2026, PIRAC and the Red Cross of Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy took part in Caraïbes 26, an exercise organized by the French Armed Forces in the Caribbean (FAA). Conducted every two years, this inter-service, interagency and regional...

Maintaining access to safe drinking water after a disaster: the challenge faced by Caribbean Red Cross Societies

2 Jun 2026 | Actualités, Actualités

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

24 Apr 2026 | Actualités

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

23 Apr 2026 | Actualités, Actualités

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

23 Apr 2026 | Actualités

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...