VANUATU CYCLONE DONNA EMERGENCY APPEAL
www.abmission.org/vanuatu-cyclone-emergency
Tropical Cyclone Donna, which had been battering the islands of Vanuatu over the past week,
has left a trail of damage in parts of the country. The Northern provinces have been most
affected, in particular the Torba Province in the Anglican Diocese of Banks and Torres.
The cyclone, initially classified as a category 4 with winds of between 170 and 240 kilometres per
hour, has now been downgraded and is slowly moving south. Its strong winds ravaged Vanuatu
and affected other provinces, including the island of Espiritu Santo. Tropical Cyclone Donna was
also unusual for the month of May as the Pacific cyclone season officially ended on April 30.
ABM is in touch with the Anglican Church of Melanesia – Vanuatu’s (ACOMV) Disaster Risk
Management Coordinator Mr Fisher Young Dinh, for reports on the extent of damage caused by
the cyclone. He has reported that there has been significant damage to houses and gardens, with
only enough food supplies to last up to two or three weeks in some communities. Water supplies
have been contaminated and toilet facilities destroyed on some of the islands.
ACOMV, in collaboration with Torba Provincial authorities, have been assessing communities on
the four islands of Loh, Hiu, Tegua and Toga but have yet to make contact with Ureparapara, Mota
and Motalava Islands. Mere Lava, Gaua and Vanua Lava islands have suffered damage to gardens
and the roof of All Saint’s Church on Vanua Lava was blown off.
ABM has launched an emergency appeal and seeks to raise $20,000 to assist ACOMV in the
relief and recovery effort in the Torba Province. Funds will go towards food, shelter and clean
water, plus sanitation and hygiene needs for those affected by Tropical Cyclone Donna. Fuel
may also be needed for the Southern Cross, ACOM's boat, to transport relief aid.
To keep up-to date or to donate to ABM’s Vanuatu Cyclone Emergency Appeal please call on
1300 302 663, email [email protected] or visit www.abmission.org/vanuatu-cyclone-emergency
Please pray for the cyclone victims, and all who are helping in the relief effort.
VANUATU CYCLONE EMERGENCY APPEAL 2017 DONATION FORM
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