Living Islands

We’re back with episode four of our web series collaboration with the Disaster Resiliency Learning Network! In this video, members of DRLN share their experiences participating in the network and the collaborative spirit it fosters for crucial disaster preparedness and recovery work.

Part four of a six-part web series highlighting the Disaster Resilience Learning Network and the important work conducted by its many partners throughout Oregon. This series was co-developed by Living Islands and members of DRLN, with support from United Way of the Columbia-Willamette and Meyer Memorial Trust.

More from our latest collaboration with the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and Engagement team! Team members Paige Farris and Steven Blakesley of OHSU dive into why they partnered with Living Islands to learn more about how cancer impacts Pacific Islanders, and where OHSU can improve access to treatment.

Back in March, Living Islands collaborated with the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and Engagement team, where cancer survivors had a chance to share their stories and the challenges Pacific Islander communities face when seeking treatment.
In this video, Paige Farris and Steven Blakesley of OHSU talk about the importance of these listening sessions and how they will utilize this data to improve cancer treatment access in culturally-sensitive ways (Part 1 of 2)

In 2020, Oregon’s most destructive wildfires devastated communities throughout the state. Jocksana Corona of Medford-based Coalición Forteleza looks back on fires’ heartbreaking impact, the complex process of accessing recovery resources, and how it led to the creation of Coalición Forteleza and DRLN.

Part three of a six-part web series highlighting the Disaster Resilience Learning Network and the important work conducted by its many partner organizations throughout Oregon. This series was co-developed by Living Islands and DRLN, with support from United Way of the Columbia-Willamette and Meyer Memorial Trust.

In this episode, Pipiena Ruby Nomani of Living Islands reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic and how it inspired her to help Pacific Islander communities be better prepared for emergencies and disasters. She also highlights her work with Living Islands’ Women’s Emergency Preparedness for Pacific Islanders (WEPPI) program.

Part two of a six-part web series highlighting the Disaster Resilience Learning Network and the important work conducted by its many partner organizations throughout Oregon. This series was co-developed by Living Islands and DRLN, with support from United Way of the Columbia-Willamette and Meyer Memorial Trust.

In this first episode of a six-part web series, Michele Pinkham — member of NARA NW and the Disaster Resilience Learning Network — reflects on the vital role storytelling plays in helping marginalized communities be ready for disasters.

This series of videos highlights the Disaster Resilience Learning Network and the important work conducted by its many members throughout Oregon. Living Islands is a proud member of DRLN, and we were honored to co-develop this series alongside DRLN and participating partners, with support from United Way of the Columbia-Willamette and Meyer Memorial Trust.

A huge THANK YOU to all who attended our recent Community Health Needs Assessment focus group, conducted in partnership with Multnomah County, Oregon

These focus groups are immensely valuable by helping to ensure the critical health needs of Pacific Islander communities are accurately represented in county government efforts to advance care equity!