U.S donates emergency equipment to Caritas Fiji to boost disaster response

Good news for Caritas Fiji as they have received tools to help them stay connected and organised during emergencies such as cyclones and floods.

The United States of America government has donated equipment to Caritas Fiji to support emergency response efforts, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the people of Fiji and its strong partnership with Caritas Internationals—the global humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church.

U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Marie C. Damour highlighted the strategic importance of partnering with faith-based organisations like Caritas Fiji, which are on the frontlines of disaster response in local communities.

Damour states that the United States and Fiji share values such as faith and a strong sense of community.

The Ambassador says they are honoured to support trusted partners like Caritas Fiji and the Catholic Church, who are helping communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters.

She adds that this partnership exemplifies their strong commitment to the Pacific, focusing on supporting local communities and fostering long-term, shared partnerships in the region.