Emergency Response Kits (ERKs) is the only Rotary New Zealand Humanitarian service activity responding to disasters in the Pacific.
New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji has reported that the New Zealand Government has released pre-positioned emergency response kits held by our non-government partner Rotary Fiji following the devastating impact of Harold on Fijian communities.
Rotary Fiji, in partnership with Rotary NZ World Community Service Rnzwcs Limited and Fiji National Disaster Management Office NDMO are currently distributing 420 emergency response kits to Kadavu and other areas impacted by the cyclone.
ERKs also supports in-country economies with many of the items being manufactured in the Pacific. ERKs is recognised by Governments throughout the Pacific who waive import duties and taxes, with local partners taking responsibility for distribution in consultation with Disaster Management Offices.
Consistently ERKs are the first tangible support families receive after a disaster. Throughout the Pacific, communities are ever grateful for the support New Zealanders give in times of disaster.
Pictures are from the ERK Kits being loaded for distribution.
