Marshall Islands RC - development during drought --- There had been a handful of locals working with Govt - and advocating for the development of a NS. There were many concerns and barriers this group faced from Govt members . During an extreme drought - this group persuaded Govt to invite IFRC to assist in drought relief . I was appointed as Ops Manager- a team bought in for WASH , desalination plants installed , locals trained . During this period- regular meetings with govt - re reporting on actions and advocating for the role of a NS - and the support available from IFRC . This drought provided the impetus for these issues to be discussed, negotiations to be explored, outcomes of support proved the value of NS role to isolated communities and Govt . NS formed soon after and grew from this beginning

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