samoa Rebuilding on Saleapaga coast after the tsunami By Sapeer Mayron, 26/09/2019

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 06:17:00 +0200samoaobserver (en)

Nearly ten years after the 2009 tsunami wiped out his village and his parent’s beach fale resort, Manusina, in Saleapaga, Taleo Vaaiga, has never told his children what happened. He and his wife Leilani Vaaiga had three children back then and today are the happy parents of a brood of seven.

samoa Pastoral care akin to mental health counselling By Sapeer Mayron, 26/09/2019

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 01:39:00 +0200samoaobserver (en)

Samoa ’s own religious workforce was essential to recovery from the 2009 tsunami, Samoan counsellor and researcher, Taimalieutu Kiwi Tamasese believes. Alongside several other mental health workers, Taimalieutu was one of the first pairs of boots on the ground from New Zealand the day after 14 metres....

samoa Despite trauma, research shows high levels of wellbeing in tsunami aftermath By Sapeer Mayron, 26/09/2019

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:04:00 +0200samoaobserver (en)

Even two years after the events of the 29 th September 2009, survivors were in surprisingly good spirits despite showing gravely high levels of trauma, research reports. When youth who scored highly on trauma questionnaires were asked about their feelings of wellbeing, nearly 90 per cent said their lives were mostly happy.

SAMOA FAMILY REBUILDING LOST ‘RESORT’

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:05:00 +0200pidp (en)

Taufua Beach Fales targets 2010 reopening. By Mata’afa Keni Lesa APIA, Samoa (Samoa Observer, Oct. 6, 2009) - Fuimaono Talia and his brother Reverend Matu΄u Taufua say their Beach Fales will be back next year. Mark September 29, 2010 on your calendar. That’s the day when Taufua Beach Fales,....

Post-tsunami focus on mental health in Samoa

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 21:57:00 +0200voxy (en)

The tenth anniversary of the 2009 quake and tsunami in Samoa is the impetus for Massey University psychologists from New Zealand and alumni from Samoa to join forces for a two-day fono (conference) in Samoa this week to discuss a range of mental health issues.

samoa Former Head of State recalls tsunami devastation By Sapeer Mayron, 23/09/2019

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:22:00 +0200samoaobserver (en)

The former Head of State, His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, the man who was at the helm of the nation in one of its darkest hours, said the devastation of the 2009 tsunami made him a climate change activist. On the 29 th of September 2009, an 8.

samoa Ten years on we remember them By James Robertson, 23/09/2019

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 04:54:00 +0200samoaobserver (en)

Foremost, this is a week for honouring those no longer with us. As Sunday’s tenth anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that claimed 143 lives approaches, we will be stopping to pause and reflect on those whom we lost on that day of devastation. Our hearts ache for the families not joined by....