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Due to its commitment to community and social institutions, Samoa enjoys a relatively high standard of living. Unfortunately, over-exploitation of their natural resources is threatening the livelihoods of the many inhabitants who rely on subsistence and commercial agriculture. The frequent occurrence of natural disasters also wreaks havoc on the country’s environment and resources.

AFAP’s prime area of work in Samoa is disaster preparedness.  Other focus areas of AFAP and its local partner O le Siosiomaga Society Inc are nature conservation, governance, sustainable development and the promotion of better land use practices that will increase returns from the available agricultural lands. Past AFAP Programs Disaster Preparedness Program