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Disaster Risk Reduction and Displacement in Papua

Muse Mohammed

Home to 7.2 million people as well as over 800 spoken languages, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a country that ranges greatly in traditions, lifestyles, agriculture, transportation, and local markets. One of the country’s strongest traits is that of tradition and the knowledge and values that is passed down from generation to generation. Over the centuries, humans have been faced with various types of hazards, most of which turned into disasters. For many living in the Pacific nation, disasters are simply a fact of life in both natural and man-made varieties. Additionally, PNG ranks in among the top 6 nations worldwide with having the highest percentage of its population exposed to a multitude of hazards. To make matters worse, large swaths of the pacific nation are extremely isolated making access a top issue for locals as well as responders in the event of a disaster.

B-roll footage compilation, typhoon Odette aftermath in Southern Leyte, Philippines
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Deep in the lush interiors of Morobe province lies the small and isolated community of Garaina. With no regular form of accessible transportation, the community can only be reached from the nation’s second largest city of Lae through a two day long bush trek or by flight. It is in this particular community where the launch of a community based planning in disaster risk management was held.

The launch of the new disaster risk reduction plan, attended not only by locals in the community but also relevant local authorities and IOM staff serves to solidify the commitment of all involved parties into what the specially designed plan entails. Moreover, it takes into account everyone’s designated role in the event of a disaster striking the remote community. The launch includes everything from demonstrations of warning sirens made from traditional materials to a full scale evacuation drill in so as to ensure that everyone is aware of their roles as well as the key signs to look out for.
Deep in the lush interiors of Morobe province lies the small and isolated community of Garaina. With no regular form of accessible transportation, the community can only be reached from the nation’s second largest city of Lae through a two day long bush trek or by flight. It is in this particular community where the launch of a community based planning in disaster risk management was held.

The launch of the new disaster risk reduction plan, attended not only by locals in the community but also relevant local authorities and IOM staff serves to solidify the commitment of all involved parties into what the specially designed plan entails. Moreover, it takes into account everyone’s designated role in the event of a disaster striking the remote community. The launch includes everything from demonstrations of warning sirens made from traditional materials to a full scale evacuation drill in so as to ensure that everyone is aware of their roles as well as the key signs to look out for.
Deep in the lush interiors of Morobe province lies the small and isolated community of Garaina. With no regular form of accessible transportation, the community can only be reached from the nation’s second largest city of Lae through a two day long bush trek or by flight. It is in this particular community where the launch of a community based planning in disaster risk management was held.

The launch of the new disaster risk reduction plan, attended not only by locals in the community but also relevant local authorities and IOM staff serves to solidify the commitment of all involved parties into what the specially designed plan entails. Moreover, it takes into account everyone’s designated role in the event of a disaster striking the remote community. The launch includes everything from demonstrations of warning sirens made from traditional materials to a full scale evacuation drill in so as to ensure that everyone is aware of their roles as well as the key signs to look out for.
Deep in the lush interiors of Morobe province lies the small and isolated community of Garaina. With no regular form of accessible transportation, the community can only be reached from the nation’s second largest city of Lae through a two day long bush trek or by flight. It is in this particular community where the launch of a community based planning in disaster risk management was held.

The launch of the new disaster risk reduction plan, attended not only by locals in the community but also relevant local authorities and IOM staff serves to solidify the commitment of all involved parties into what the specially designed plan entails. Moreover, it takes into account everyone’s designated role in the event of a disaster striking the remote community. The launch includes everything from demonstrations of warning sirens made from traditional materials to a full scale evacuation drill in so as to ensure that everyone is aware of their roles as well as the key signs to look out for.
Over the decades, some communities decided to return to their original homes near the volcano despite the risks of living near an active volcano. Upon returning to their homes they found their entire communities to be completely blanketed by volcanic ash. Over the years, they have managed to successfully clean their communities and rebuild as best they could.

At the elementary school near the Tavurvur volcano, several dozens of children can be found attending classes regularly. The students are too young to have experienced the previous eruption. They have grown up living near a relatively peaceful active volcano in comparison to their parents.

In order to help ensure that the youth of Kokopo are prepared for future eruption, IOM is active in Kokopo by raising awareness on disaster awareness. This have been achieved through the use of awareness raising sessions held at schools located near the Tavurvur and Vulcan volcanoes and reaching out to students on the topic of disaster preparedness.
Over the decades, some communities decided to return to their original homes near the volcano despite the risks of living near an active volcano. Upon returning to their homes they found their entire communities to be completely blanketed by volcanic ash. Over the years, they have managed to successfully clean their communities and rebuild as best they could.

At the elementary school near the Tavurvur volcano, several dozens of children can be found attending classes regularly. The students are too young to have experienced the previous eruption. They have grown up living near a relatively peaceful active volcano in comparison to their parents.

In order to help ensure that the youth of Kokopo are prepared for future eruption, IOM is active in Kokopo by raising awareness on disaster awareness. This have been achieved through the use of awareness raising sessions held at schools located near the Tavurvur and Vulcan volcanoes and reaching out to students on the topic of disaster preparedness.
Over the decades, some communities decided to return to their original homes near the volcano despite the risks of living near an active volcano. Upon returning to their homes they found their entire communities to be completely blanketed by volcanic ash. Over the years, they have managed to successfully clean their communities and rebuild as best they could.

At the elementary school near the Tavurvur volcano, several dozens of children can be found attending classes regularly. The students are too young to have experienced the previous eruption. They have grown up living near a relatively peaceful active volcano in comparison to their parents.

In order to help ensure that the youth of Kokopo are prepared for future eruption, IOM is active in Kokopo by raising awareness on disaster awareness. This have been achieved through the use of awareness raising sessions held at schools located near the Tavurvur and Vulcan volcanoes and reaching out to students on the topic of disaster preparedness.
Over the decades, some communities decided to return to their original homes near the volcano despite the risks of living near an active volcano. Upon returning to their homes they found their entire communities to be completely blanketed by volcanic ash. Over the years, they have managed to successfully clean their communities and rebuild as best they could.

At the elementary school near the Tavurvur volcano, several dozens of children can be found attending classes regularly. The students are too young to have experienced the previous eruption. They have grown up living near a relatively peaceful active volcano in comparison to their parents.

In order to help ensure that the youth of Kokopo are prepared for future eruption, IOM is active in Kokopo by raising awareness on disaster awareness. This have been achieved through the use of awareness raising sessions held at schools located near the Tavurvur and Vulcan volcanoes and reaching out to students on the topic of disaster preparedness.
Over the decades, some communities decided to return to their original homes near the volcano despite the risks of living near an active volcano. Upon returning to their homes they found their entire communities to be completely blanketed by volcanic ash. Over the years, they have managed to successfully clean their communities and rebuild as best they could.

At the elementary school near the Tavurvur volcano, several dozens of children can be found attending classes regularly. The students are too young to have experienced the previous eruption. They have grown up living near a relatively peaceful active volcano in comparison to their parents.

In order to help ensure that the youth of Kokopo are prepared for future eruption, IOM is active in Kokopo by raising awareness on disaster awareness. This have been achieved through the use of awareness raising sessions held at schools located near the Tavurvur and Vulcan volcanoes and reaching out to students on the topic of disaster preparedness.
Over the decades, some communities decided to return to their original homes near the volcano despite the risks of living near an active volcano. Upon returning to their homes they found their entire communities to be completely blanketed by volcanic ash. Over the years, they have managed to successfully clean their communities and rebuild as best they could.

At the elementary school near the Tavurvur volcano, several dozens of children can be found attending classes regularly. The students are too young to have experienced the previous eruption. They have grown up living near a relatively peaceful active volcano in comparison to their parents.

In order to help ensure that the youth of Kokopo are prepared for future eruption, IOM is active in Kokopo by raising awareness on disaster awareness. This have been achieved through the use of awareness raising sessions held at schools located near the Tavurvur and Vulcan volcanoes and reaching out to students on the topic of disaster preparedness.

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