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...
