Tafea, Vanuatu
In Development
Overview
Country: Vanuatu · Region: Tafea Province, southern Vanuatu (including Tanna) · Research focus: Cyclone-resilient schools
Vanuatu’s southernmost province, including the islands of Tanna, Erromango, Aniwa, Futuna and Aneityum.
Proposed Field Research Questions
- How have schools rebuilt after past cyclones, and what still fails in storms?
- Who decides on school sites and building priorities?
- Which materials and builders are available locally?
Potential Needs
- Possible cyclone-resilient school building needs.
Existing Organisations and Recovery Context
Existing NGOs and grassroots organisations: In Development.
Background from published reports:
- Cyclone Pam (March 2015) caused severe damage on Tanna and across Tafea Province.
Local Research
In Development. A destination research brief would cover sources and unknowns, community contacts and permissions, cultural orientation, safety and access, language, visas, insurance, costs and communication.
Cultural Considerations
- Kastom (custom) and chiefly systems are important; arrange visits through chiefs and community leaders.
- Some places are tabu (restricted); ask before entering or photographing.
Anticipated Logistics
- Domestic flights from Port Vila to Tanna and other islands; inter-island transport is limited and weather-dependent.
- Bislama, English and French are widely used; local languages vary by island.
Estimated Budget
In Development.
Travel Suitability
Island travel with weather-dependent transport; suits flexible independent travellers.
Contacts and Permissions
In Development.
Project Earth Support
If this trip goes ahead, Project Earth would provide a destination research brief, a field brief with agreed check-ins, a remote Project Earth contact and coordination through one centrally nominated Travel Agent.
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