Vanuatu Response

Hundreds of thousands of people in Vanuatu are estimated to be affected by the two massive Category 4 cyclones, which slammed across the island nation within 24 hours. “It’s like a big car crash - first there is the big shock, then long-term problems comes afterwards,” - UNICEF’s Durpaire said. “Medical centres, hospitals and schools will have been affected. Some children may not be able to go to school for weeks, maybe months.”

Initial reports from Vanuatu’s National Disaster Management office indicate about 80% of the country’s population of approximately 320,000 has been affected, including 125,500 children.

Convoy of Hope has been working with partners in the area to source and supply food locally and plan to distribute to people in need as soon as possible.