By Kate Robey | Charitable Trust Operations Manager
Dear Supporter,
On the 20th and 21st of February a massive Tropical Cyclone, dubbed Cyclone Winston, hit the island nation of Fiji. It has cut a massive path of destruction across Fiji. Winds were gusting up to 200miles an hour and waves were over the height of the coastal houses. Cyclone Winston blew off roofs, took down walls, uprooted trees, snapped power lines like matchsticks and leaf a huge number of people with absolutely nothing.
Winds were gusting up to 200miles an hour and waves were over the height of the coastal houses. Cyclone Winston blew off roofs, took down walls, uprooted trees, snapped power lines like matchsticks and leaf a huge number of people with absolutely nothing.
The villages that we work in in the Dawasamu District have suffered greatly and most of their homes have been completely destroyed. The destructive force did not leave the precious rainwater tanks alone- a lot of them have been very badly damaged.
We have managed to recover some of them and we will assess what repairs can be done and which tanks can be reconnected. We have also purchased water purification filters and tablets so that we can try and prevent the consumption of potentially harmful water.
A huge priority for the team at the moment is to promote safe WASH practice to help prevent the risk of illness and disease. We have also been working with the children to promote the importance of hand washing.
In the coming months there is a lot of work ahead of us, one of which will be to properly access the water situation. We will keep you posted.
With Gratitude,
GVI Fiji
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