When Cyclone Pam smashed into Vanuatu on 13 March 2015, it not only damaged homes, crops and water sources but also wiped out mobile communications connectivity. As the cyclone bore down on the islands, thousands of families were unable to connect with their loved ones across the country and internationally.
Mariano Griva, a Red Cross delegate for the Restoring Family Links program says people often fear the worst if they don’t have confirmation that their loved ones are safe and well.
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