Strengthening Community Recovery
A massive landslide struck the remote Enga province of Papua New Guinea’s Highlands region on May 24. Triggered by heavy rain, the landslide swept over six villages, destroying everything in its path. Between 600 and 2,000 people were estimated to have been killed, and some 8,000 people were directly impacted.
Working with local authorities, IsraAID launched an emergency response just days after the landslide. The team worked to strengthen the capacity of first responders and service providers who would work directly with the displaced communities.
Ahead of their relocation to Mulitaka – a nearby town outside the landslide area – IsraAID upgraded the water system at the Mulitaka Health Center together with local engineers, ensuring displaced communities would have access to safe water.
IsraAID also trained 100 local health workers in psychological first aid, psychosocial support, and self-care, to help them prepare to meet the needs of 20,000 community members – including those who were displaced and the local community that hosted them.
Ahead of their relocation to Mulitaka – a nearby town outside the landslide area – IsraAID upgraded the water system at the Mulitaka Health Center together with local engineers, ensuring displaced communities would have access to safe water.
IsraAID also trained 100 local health workers in psychological first aid, psychosocial support, and self-care, to help them prepare to meet the needs of 20,000 community members – including those who were displaced and the local community that hosted them.
