Cyclone Pam hit the island of Nifiloli hard. Community members retreated into the interior or fled to the somewhat higher island of Fenualoa. We are still learning more about what the damages were and what needs to be done now. The Peter Taea and Dixon Wia families, who were caring for the Taumako-built voyaging canoe (vaka) named “Holau Kaveia,” told Dr Simon Salopuka that the waves and surge of Cyclone Pam drove the vaka from where it was secured at the bush end of the beac

Dr. Simon Salopuka, of Vaka Taumako Project – Solomon Islands, will submit this report to the SI government, offering recovery recommendations in the wake of Cylcone Pam. #Salopuka #Temotu #pam #recovery #Taumako #cyclone #SolomonIslands #VTPSI #DuffIslands #duffis

First images of the aftermath of Cyclone Pam on Taumako. 2 weeks after Cyclone Pam brought massive devastation to Vanuatu and Temotu Province of Solomon Islands, VTP’s Dr. Simon Salopuka brings us these images of the destruction on Taumako, including this photo of the artificial island in the foreground – with all but a little bit of the 10 to 24 foot seawall that surrounded the island now flattened by Cyclone Pam.  This part of the island was not so hard hit as Kahula, which

Cyclone Pam has caused great destruction in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, including Temotu Province, where Vaka Taumako Project operates.  We are currently raising funds to help islanders in Temotu with inevitable food and medical costs. People who want to help buy food for this shipment can donate here or on the paypal link below. Donors can also mail a cheque written to: Pacific Traditions Society PO Box 189 Anahola, HI, 96703 USA Cyclone Pam March 13, 2015 Just to th