PIROI - Croix-Rouge française

What PIROI - Croix-Rouge française does

PIROI (Plateforme d'Intervention Régionale de l'Océan Indien) is the regional disaster risk management platform of Croix-Rouge française, established in 2000 and headquartered in Sainte-Marie, La Réunion. It coordinates disaster risk reduction, preparedness, emergency response, and post-emergency support across 9 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies in the South-West Indian Ocean — Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Tanzania, plus French Red Cross delegations in La Réunion, Mayotte, and Comoros — under a formal mandate of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Its operational backbone is a network of 8-11 pre-positioned contingency warehouses stocked with 80-110 tons of emergency material each, enabling documented rapid dispatch capacity of 40-90+ tonnes per operation (DRC, Madagascar, Mozambique). Since inception it has executed 79 development projects and 84 emergency operations benefiting more than 1.9 million people.

The product portfolio spans operational assets (SOLLUNE phosphorescent tarpaulins pre-positioned for ~250 families, modular epidemic treatment centres with 16-patient capacity, water treatment units, shelter kits), technology tools (PISSARO sub-seasonal cyclone forecasting co-developed with LaCy Laboratory, a regional stock management software deployed across warehouses, e-Mini Learning digital modules), and awareness/training programs (Paré pas Paré on La Réunion since 2011, Maoré dzi pangué in Mayotte, CATMI/MIGS flood training, Inond'Action VR experience, COVID-19 edutainment game, Master's degree partnership with University of Reunion Island). Multi-year initiatives include the 3 Oceans Project (with AFD), ECO-DRR in Mozambique's Zambezi Delta (with WWF and BioFund), and implementation of the PIROI Strategic Framework 2021-2025.

PIROI does not operate on a commercial revenue model. It is funded through institutional grants from the European Union (DG ECHO), AFD, INTERREG V Indian Ocean Programme, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Crisis and Support Centre), and the French Red Cross Foundation. Its "customers" are partner National Societies, vulnerable island communities, school populations, and government civil protection services, all of which receive disaster risk management support free of charge. The organization is wholly integrated into Croix-Rouge française, a non-profit association recognized as d'utilité publique since 1945 and governed by French law of 1901, with corporate services hosted in Paris and Montrouge.

Name

PIROI - Croix-Rouge française

Legal name

Croix-Rouge française

Website

https://piroi.croix-rouge.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PIROI is the French Red Cross's regional disaster risk management platform for the South-West Indian Ocean, coordinating preparedness, emergency response, and capacity building across 9 Red Cross National Societies and vulnerable island populations since 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Disaster Risk Management

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Management & National Resilience (Civil Protection) (BPAIAAAI), Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK), Disaster Response Coordination & Incident Command (EOC/ICS) (HLAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Disaster risk management
• Humanitarian emergency response
• Disaster preparedness training
• Cyclone forecasting
• Regional humanitarian coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-Marie

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PIROI Center is the South-West Indian Ocean regional disaster risk management platform of the Croix-Rouge française, coordinating disaster risk reduction, preparedness, emergency response, post-emergency support, training, and applied research across 9 partner National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It operates a network of pre-positioned contingency warehouses, delivers capacity-building and training programs, deploys specialized emergency equipment (shelter kits, SOLLUNE tarpaulins, water treatment units, modular epidemic treatment centres), and runs community awareness initiatives such as Paré pas Paré.

Product overview

PIROI operates as the Indian Ocean Regional Intervention Platform of the French Red Cross, functioning as a comprehensive disaster risk management program rather than a single product. The core offering centers on the PIROI Center platform, which coordinates regional disaster risk reduction, emergency response operations, and capacity building across 10 National Societies in the Indian Ocean. The product portfolio includes awareness and training tools (Paré pas Paré with its VR, quiz, and educational games; CATMI and MIGS flood training courses; e-Mini Learning modules), specialized equipment (SOLLUNE phosphorescent tarpaulins, modular epidemic hospitals), technology solutions (PISSARO cyclone forecasting, stock management software), and large-scale programs (3 Oceans Project, ECO-DRR in Mozambique). The integrated approach combines prevention, preparedness, response, and post-emergency support across the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Paré pas Paré: Disaster risk awareness and education project launched in 2011 to prepare Reunion Island communities for natural hazards including cyclones, floods, and health emergencies
• PIROI Center
• PISSARO
• Paré pas Paré (Project 3 Oceans)
• Maoré dzi pangué
• Paré pas Paré (Inondation, nout kartié lé paré)

Products and services

• PIROI Center Regional Disaster Risk Management Program Core regional coordination platform of Croix-Rouge française that delivers disaster risk reduction, preparedness, emergency response, and post-emergency support across nine partner National Societies in the Indian Ocean, having run 79 development projects and 84 emergency operations since 2000.
• Paré pas Paré Disaster Awareness Program Public awareness and disaster risk reduction initiative for Reunion Island communities, using games, VR experiences, educational tools, and quizzes to prepare populations for cyclones, floods, and health emergencies.
• PISSARO Cyclone Forecasting Service Atmospheric and oceanic sub-seasonal forecasting tool developed with LaCy Laboratory (Atmosphère et Cyclones), used for cyclone prediction and early warning across the Indian Ocean.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.9 million+ people benefited since 2000
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIROI operates as a regional platform under the coordination framework of IFRC. Annual strategic coordination workshops involve IFRC representatives, and PIROI supports implementation of IFRC disaster risk management frameworks. Joint activities include DREF training and disaster law workshops.
• CICR (International Committee of the Red Cross)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of PIROI coordination mechanism, providing technical expertise and support for humanitarian operations in the Indian Ocean region.
• Indian Ocean Commission (COI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIROI's regional program implemented within COI's regional program for resilience building and disaster response management. Joint stock management software development supported by COI with EU funding.
• Météo France / CMRS RéunionmajorTechnology or IntegrationRegional Specialised Meteorological Centre providing cyclone forecasting and weather information for the Indian Ocean. Supports PIROI's preparedness activities and early warning systems.
• Bioforce Training InstitutemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified humanitarian training organization partnering with PIROI for online distance learning courses on humanitarian project management, financial management, and emergency response.
• Humanitarian Design BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-year partnership to develop and test SOLLUNE phosphorescent tarpaulins, now integrated into PIROI's pre-positioned emergency stocks.
• AquassistanceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWater and sanitation specialist organization partnering with PIROI for water treatment training workshops in Mayotte and equipment deployment.
• WWFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner in ECO-DRR project in Mozambique, focusing on protecting, restoring and sustainably managing mangrove ecosystems in the Zambezi Delta.
• BioFundmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner in ECO-DRR project, creating a Specific fund to mitigate the effects of climate change for Conservation Areas in Mozambique.
• Les Petits DébrouillardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung scientists association partnering on COVID-19 awareness game 'Covid-19, kossassa?' development for the Paré pas Paré project.
• Reunion Regional Health Authority (ARS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional public health authority partnering on COVID-19 outreach resources and health risk awareness activities.
• French Red Cross FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual international conference co-organizer with PIROI on humanitarian transition themes. Provides research grants supporting 4 humanitarian research projects including PISSARO cyclone forecasting.
• University of Reunion IslandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for Master's Degree in Risks and Environment, co-organizer of French Red Cross Foundation international conferences, and partner in humanitarian research initiatives.
• LaCy Laboratory (Atmosphère et Cyclones)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research unit implementing PISSARO project for atmospheric and oceanic forecasting at sub-seasonal level, funded by French Red Cross Foundation.
• Prefecture of ReunionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports CATMI (Behaviour to adopt in flooded environment) training courses and natural risk reduction activities.
• EducariskminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining organization collaborating on CATMI (Conduites à Tenir en Milieu Inondé) specialized flood training courses.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PIROI_CRF
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeKsgpV0bhKtbu6KeOyOuyQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/PIROI.CRF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/piroi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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