Relief reaches Yasawa families after TC Vaianu

More than 180 families across several villages and schools in the Yasawa Group have begun receiving food rations and essential supplies as relief teams reach remote islands following Tropical Cyclone Vaianu.

The distribution of food ration packs and essential non-food items has begun to ease the immediate hardships faced by affected households, many of whom have been dealing with limited access to basic necessities since the cyclone struck.

A total of 53 families in Kese, 29 in Malevu, 7 at Naviti District School, 51 in Marou, and 33 in Mua-i-ra were assisted. At Yasawa High School, 12 recipients also received support as part of the ongoing relief efforts.

Students at the school were among those who benefited from additional supplies, including blankets, pencil cases, and hand towels donated by Fiji Airways.

Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Mosese Bulitavu, acknowledged the challenges faced by communities in the maritime region and the support from partners.

He thanked Fiji Airways for their contribution. He said the contribution would play an important role in supporting students’ wellbeing and ensuring learning continues despite the disruption caused by the cyclone.

For many families, the arrival of assistance brings a sense of relief after days of uncertainty, as they begin the process of rebuilding their daily lives.

The support forms part of ongoing efforts to reach isolated communities across the Yasawa Group, where access remains a challenge, highlighting the continued need for timely and coordinated disaster response in Fiji’s maritime regions.