Kiriwina is facing prolonged El Niño conditions. Months of low rainfall are causing crop failures and worsening food shortages across the island. Communities on smaller islands, including Munuwata Island, are particularly affected, as the photographs below reveal.
Water tanks offer little relief because they also rely on rainfall. With crops failing and water supplies declining, families urgently need support.
An effective response must address both immediate and longer-term needs. Emergency assistance will provide food to families hardest hit by the crisis. Ongoing support will improve water security, restore food gardens, and introduce crops better suited to prolonged dry conditions.
Together, these efforts can meet urgent needs and strengthen the community’s resilience for the future.
Please donate now to the Caring for Kiriwina: Food Relief Appeal.
