From early warnings to household safety tips, “Let’s Be Prepared” brings expert advice and real-life insights to help Fijians prepare for natural disasters. The series encourages communities across the country to stay informed, resilient, and ready.
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 28th February 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12). Host: Timoci Batibasaga. Guest: Director National Disaster & Risk Management, Mr. Napolioni Boseiwaqa.
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 7th March 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12) Host: Timoci Batibasaga Guest: Viliame Vereivalu, Senior Hydrologist at the Fiji Meteorological Service.
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 14th March 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12) Host, Timoci Batibasaga, welcomes guest, CANDO Project Manager , Mr. Daniel Taufaga, as they discuss about how Churches in Fiji play a key role in disaster preparedness through CANDO by using their strong community trust to share early warnings and encourage people to prepare before disasters happen
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 21st March 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12). Host Timoci Batibasaga welcomed seismologist Saula Mule and Technical Officer Joji Malodali, who shared important tips on how you and your family can stay safe during a tsunami and other natural disasters, highlighting that tsunami awareness matters because it doesn’t happen often and many people can become complacent.
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 28th March 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12).
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 4th April 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12). Host Jim speaks with Anaseni Randrekusa, who explains that psychological first aid is essential after disasters, helping people cope with fear, shock, and trauma through simple support like listening, understanding, and linking them to help
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 11th April 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12). The discussion highlights the role of traditional knowledge in disaster preparedness across the Pacific, including the use of environmental signs, food preservation, and community practices to build resilience. It also emphasizes combining indigenous knowledge with modern science to strengthen climate adaptation and disaster response.
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 18th April 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12). The discussion Focuses on helping Fijian families get ready for disasters, with host Jim interviewing Mr. Pravneil Chand from Plan International. The discussion highlights the importance of including children as they can help families understand warnings and take part in preparedness. Plan International works in Fiji to build community resilience through training, awareness, and support programs.
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 25th April 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12). The discussion focuses on food security and climate resilience in Fiji, highlighting the SHAPECar project implemented by ADRA Fiji in Rewa Province. It explores how climate-smart agriculture, indigenous knowledge, youth empowerment, and community-led initiatives are helping vulnerable communities strengthen disaster preparedness, protect livelihoods, and adapt to the growing impacts of climate change.
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 2nd May 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12). The discussion focuses on anticipatory action and disaster preparedness in Fiji, with the Fiji Red Cross Society highlighting the importance of acting before disasters strike to build stronger community resilience. It covers early action planning, community preparedness, youth involvement, first aid training, and collaboration with government and partners to help families and vulnerable communities better respond to climate-related disasters.
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 9th May 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12). The discussion explores the theology of disaster resilience and how faith can support disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in Fiji amid climate change. It highlights the role of churches, faith leaders, youth, and communities in promoting preparedness, combining biblical teachings with scientific and indigenous knowledge, and encouraging faith through practical action rather than relying solely on prayer.
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 16th May 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12). The discussion focuses on the increasing role of women in disaster preparedness and resilience in Fiji, highlighting their leadership in community planning, recovery, and training. It also addresses challenges women face during disasters and emphasizes the importance of empowering women through education, traditional knowledge, and decision-making roles to build stronger communities.
Aired on TV: 6pm Saturday 23rd May 2026 (Fiji Time Zone, UTC+12).
In a world where extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. Some communities are hit harder than others. But here in the Pacific, we all want a safer future. Whether you live in the city or on a remote island—together, we can make a difference! Watch the Panel Discussion with UNDRR Special representative to the secretary General (SRSG) Kamal Kishore, as he provides vital insights into how we can prepare better for the crises ahead.
Come with us on a Journey of empowerment and human resilience in the Pacific. This 49 minute TV program features diverse Early Warning For All stories from Samoa (Tsunami Awareness), Vanuatu (Embracing traditional knowledge for resilience), Tuvalu (Cyclone Bebe and lessons learned), PNG (Coping with the Mulitaka slide disaster), Solomon Islands (Flash Flood resilience) and Fiji (Empowering women fishers for disaster resilience).
