2015-June
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When the people of Ifira island experienced difficulty retaining government-employed medical staff at their clinic, a local community trust hired this retired doctor to stand in. The clinic now operates six days a week.
Wilma Kaltiriki and her newborn son, Francois, at home on Ifira island. Their house has yet to be fully repaired after it was badly damaged by cyclone Pam.
Wilma's family home on Ifira island. It is still in need of major renovations three months after cyclone Pam caused extensive damage.
When the people of Ifira island experienced difficulty retaining government-employed medical staff at their clinic, a local community trust hired this retired doctor to stand in. The clinic now operates six days a week.
A young woman holds her friend's baby, just 5 months old, on Ifira island. Thanks to timely measures, children's health in Vanuatu has not suffered significantly in the months since cyclone Pam.
Wilma holds her baby, Francois, in the middle of their family home on Ifira island. It is still in need of major renovations three months after cyclone Pam caused extensive damage.
A boy watches as workers repair his home on Ifira island. The house was badly damaged by cyclone Pam.
Wilma's family home on Ifira island. It is still in need of major renovations three months after cyclone Pam caused extensive damage.
Wilma Kaltiriki and her newborn son, Francois, at home on Ifira island. Their house has yet to be fully repaired after it was badly damaged by cyclone Pam.
After cyclone Pam tore the roof off the English school on Ifira island, locals laid the corrugated sections back in place and covered the bare area with the tarpaulin. Three months later, no further repairs have been done.
Wilma nurses her baby, Francois, in the middle of their family home on Ifira island. It is still in need of major renovations three months after cyclone Pam caused extensive damage.
A classroom at the English school on Ifira island is still a shambles three months after cyclone Pam badly damaged the building.
Members of Wilma's extended family at work renovating the family home on Ifira island.
Members of Wilma's extended family at work renovating the family home on Ifira island.
Wilma nurses her baby, Francois, in the middle of their family home on Ifira island. It is still in need of major renovations three months after cyclone Pam caused extensive damage.
A boy peeks into the door of the community clinic on Ifira island, as he waits for his younger brother, who was experiencing respiratory problems.
A classroom at the English school on Ifira island is still a shambles three months after cyclone Pam badly damaged the building.
Wilma holds her baby, Francois, in the middle of their family home on Ifira island. It is still in need of major renovations three months after cyclone Pam caused extensive damage.
Fallen trees and branches still line the laneways on Ifira island, three months after cyclone Pam caused widespread destruction.
Two women burn off underbrush at the shore of Ifira island. Even three months after cyclone Pam, large piles of windfallen wood and debris still remain.
A young woman washes laundry on the island of Ifira. While much physical damage remains 3 months after cyclone Pam, life's rhythms have reasserted themselves on the islands.
Wilma Kaltiriki and her newborn son, Francois, at home on Ifira island. Their house has yet to be fully repaired after it was badly damaged by cyclone Pam.
Wilma nurses her baby, Francois, in the middle of their family home on Ifira island. It is still in need of major renovations three months after cyclone Pam caused extensive damage.
After cyclone Pam tore the roof off the English school on Ifira island, locals laid the corrugated sections back in place and covered the bare area with the tarpaulin. Three months later, no further repairs have been done.
When the people of Ifira island experienced difficulty retaining government-employed medical staff at their clinic, a local community trust hired this retired doctor to stand in. The clinic now operates six days a week.
When the people of Ifira island experienced difficulty retaining government-employed medical staff at their clinic, a local community trust hired this retired doctor to stand in. The clinic now operates six days a week.
A boy watches as workers repair a meighbour's home on Ifira island. The house was badly damaged by cyclone Pam.
Wilma's grandmother holds Francois, born just a month after cyclone Pam. Wilma stands in the background.
Wilma holds her baby, Francois, in the middle of their family home on Ifira island. It is still in need of major renovations three months after cyclone Pam caused extensive damage. Her mother smiles in the background.
Ellen, a 13 year old student from St Joseph school near Port Vila stands outside the tent that has been her classroom since cyclone Pam destroyed part of the school. If not for the shelter supplied by UNICEF, students would have been sent home on a rotating basis.
A student from St Joseph school near Port Vila stand outside the tent that has been his classroom since cyclone Pam destroyed part of the school. If not for the shelter supplied by UNICEF, students would have been sent home on a rotating basis.
Ellen, a 13 year old student from St Joseph school near Port Vila stands outside the tent that has been her classroom since cyclone Pam destroyed part of the school. If not for the shelter supplied by UNICEF, students would have been sent home on a rotating basis.
Ellen, a 13 year old student from St Joseph school near Port Vila stands outside the tent that has been her classroom since cyclone Pam destroyed part of the school. If not for the shelter supplied by UNICEF, students would have been sent home on a rotating basis.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila work using materials provided by UNICEF, whose extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila work using materials provided by UNICEF, whose extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila work inside the tent that has been their classroom since cyclone Pam destroyed part of the school. UNICEF's extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila work using materials provided by UNICEF, whose extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila work using materials provided by UNICEF, whose extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila work using materials provided by UNICEF, whose extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila walk past an 'office in a box' provided by UNICEF, whose extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila work inside the tent that has been their classroom since cyclone Pam destroyed part of the school. UNICEF's extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila work inside the tent that has been their classroom since cyclone Pam destroyed part of the school. UNICEF's extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila work inside the tent that has been their classroom since cyclone Pam destroyed part of the school. UNICEF's extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila work using materials provided by UNICEF, whose extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Students from Vila North school in Port Vila work inside the tent that has been their classroom since cyclone Pam destroyed part of the school. UNICEF's extensive support has made it possible for Vila North to continue providing an education for hundreds of children.
Members of the Engineering company of the Vanuatu Mobile Force rebuild a classroom that had been badly damaged by cyclone Pam. Without the assistance of UNICEF and other agencies, the school would have been forced to close, leaving the education of hundreds of students in doubt.
Kami ready to begin shooting the Wan Smolbag youth programme's latest play.
Members of Wan Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe perform in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
Members of Wan Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe perform in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
A member of Wa Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe performs in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
A member of Wan Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe performs in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
A member of Wa Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe performs in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
A member of Wan Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe performs in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
Members of Wan Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe perform in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
Members of Wan Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe perform in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
Members of Wan Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe perform in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
Members of Wan Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe perform in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
A member of Wa Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe performs in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
Members of Wan Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe perform in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
A member of Wan Smolbag Theatre's youth troupe performs in their play, 'Yumi Stap Wea?'
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