Planning ahead to reduce feast and famine after natural disasters

Since Cyclone Pam tore through Vanuatu almost 100 days ago, food has been scarce for many rural people in Vanuatu. Those in the worst-affected areas have been living on food gleaned from damaged gardens and coconuts, as well as imported rice and other foods distributed by the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office. Many non-government organisations, including Oxfam, Save the Children, Uniting World and others, have also been involved in cyclone recovery