HELPR 1

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day.

Celebrating our amazing Respond Global team and crew on HELPR 1 who work alongside provincial and national staff ashore at rural communities in remote areas throughout Vanuatu.

Keep it up!

Lukim yu lo neks misen

05/03/2026

Delivering services to Emau island.

Respond Global staff and HELPR 1 crew were ashore on Emau island supporting the community to get Marowia Dispensary ship-shape for services in 2026 and beyond.

Emau island was one of the 20 sites were we installed a new 3,000 Watt solar system thanks to our partnership with Shefa Health Promotion and support from National Green Energy Fund - NGEF Vanuatu, REnew Pacific and Australian High Commission, Vanuatu

We support rural communities and remote facilities to ensure that access to health services is available and affordable with reliable power 24/7.

05/03/2026

What an honor to showcase our Respond Global work alongside Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change Hon. Ralph Regenvanu and Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change Mr. Will Nankervis. We were also joined by Nguna local son and Member of Parliament for Efate Rural, Hon Fred Samuel.






Australian High Commission, Vanuatu Ministry of Climate Change Vanuatu Shefa Health Promotion Health Promotions Vanuatu Department of Energy, Vanuatu

05/03/2026

Take a tour to check our completed tasks at Silimoli’s dispensary on Nguna island.

While HELPR 1 waits out this severe weather before returning home to Vanuatu, our crew and staff have deployed to support Shefa health facilities on four of Efate’s offshore islands.

Take a listen.

Shefa Health Promotion Australian High Commission, Vanuatu Respond GlobalNational Green Energy Fund - NGEF Vanuatu REnew Pacific Ministry of Climate Change Vanuatu Health Promotions Vanuatu Department of Energy, Vanuatu Department of Water Resources-Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office Vanuatu Family Health Association UK in Vanuatu

05/03/2026

⚒️WE'RE HIRING! 🛠️

We're looking for a Builder/Carpenter to join the HELPR-1 Climate Adaptation Program team, to support infrastructure improvements across the remote provinces of Vanuatu and be responsible for the physical construction tasks, infrastructure repairs, and the assessment of community buildings.

Please head to our website to find out more 👉 https://respondglobal.com/about-us/current-vacancies/builder-carpenter/

* this position is open to Vanuatu residents only.

02/03/2026

Showcasing the friendship of our Respond Global Managing Director and Founder, Dr Ian Norton and Dr Basil Leodoro, our Director of Operations in Vanuatu.

This is our story. This is our shared journey. This is friendship.

Thank you Australian High Commission, Vanuatu for celebrating our partnership



🇦🇺🫱🏼‍🫲🏾🇻🇺

Stori blong tufala dokta mo misen blong tufala blong kasem ol rimot aelan blong 🇻🇺 🩺

More than a decade ago, Dr Basil Leodoro from Vanuatu and Dr Ian Norton from Australia met through emergency response training. What began as a professional connection soon grew into a friendship that would help transform how health services reach communities across Vanuatu.

From Cyclone Pam to COVID 19, their shared commitment to public health led to HELPR 1, a vessel bringing essential services to remote islands. Their partnership continues to strengthen emergency systems, community outreach and climate resilience across Vanuatu.

Basil and Ian’s story is part of our series with the Vanuatu Daily Post, celebrating 45 stories of friendship for 45 years of independence 🇻🇺🤝🇦🇺

🔗 Folem stori blong tufala long komen seksen

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Respond Global | Health Promotions Vanuatu

26/02/2026

All in a day’s work.

✅Install and commission a new 1,200W system on the clinic
✅Decommission, relocate and install a 375W solar system on the staff house
✅Install a water pressure pump
✅Install new sink
✅Install new shower head
✅Reconnect 3 hand washing points
✅Reconnect 10,000L water tank
✅Meet 🇻🇺Minister of Climate Change, MP Efate Rural and 🇦🇺Australia Ambassador for Climate Change
Thanks to Respond Global staff and the amazing HELPR 1 crew.

Shefa Health Promotion Australian High Commission, Vanuatu REnew PacificNational Green Energy Fund - NGEF Vanuatu Health Promotions Vanuatu Department of Energy, Vanuatu Ministry of Climate Change Vanuatu

17/02/2026

Health partnerships that are making a positive impact in our communities.

We look forward to continuing this partnership that will take us a step closer to achieving Vanuatu’s National Energy Roadmap 2030.

National Green Energy Fund - NGEF Vanuatu Australian High Commission, Vanuatu REnew Pacific Respond Global

12/02/2026

Proud of our partnership with Australian High Commission, Vanuatu and the impact we are having in our rural communities in remote areas.

11/02/2026

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

💡 Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 💡

Today we celebrate women and girls in science and the real-world impact of their work, including Cecilia Kaluatman, a renewable energy leader helping power safer communities across Vanuatu.

Featured in our Women in Power series, Cecilia works with Respond Global as a Data Officer and technical lead on community energy projects delivered through their HELPR 1 vessel. From installing off-grid solar systems to managing data for health facilities in some of Vanuatu's most remote islands, she's stepping into a technical space traditionally dominated by men and changing lives along the way.

"When we install solar streetlights near water catchments or pathways, women tell us they feel safe walking at night. At health centres, staff can deliver babies with light for the first time," Cecilia says. "Seeing that makes me happy. It's life changing for them - and for me too."

Cecilia's journey is a powerful reminder that women belong at every level of the clean energy transition: on the tools, in data and in leadership.

🔗 Read her story here: https://renewpacific.com.au/wired-for-change-cecilia-kaluatman-on-powering-safer-communities-across-vanuatu/

10/02/2026

Ship shape.

We are good to go.

HELPR 1 is back in the water and sailing home to Vanuatu.

We can't wait to join up with Shefa Provincial Mission to kick off the year.

See you all soon 🇻🇺♥️💚💛🖤

09/02/2026

Behind The Scenes

Take a sneak peek at our Dry Dock works.

As our planned maintenance schedule comes to a close, we look forward to sailing home to Vanuatu.

Surveyors from the Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority (VMSA) and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) have completed their out of water assessments.

It’s almost time to prep for our journey across the Coral Sea from Brisbane back home to Vanuatu.

Stay tuned for updates!

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