The Empathy Tree
Do you know what empathy is? It means to understand how people feel. Try drawing The Empathy Tree! It can help you learn how to better understand others and create a kinder world.
COVID-19
IFRC Guidance Duty of Care for Volunteers (COVID-19)
This a guidance for National Societies that includes options for ensuring coverage for uninsured Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers impacted by COVID-19.
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COVID-19: Tips for using social media
There is an overabundance of information circulating about the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which can make it hard for people to identify which information is reliable and trustworthy. Rumours and misinformation travel fast – especially through social media. can not only stop people from adopting preventive measures that keep them safe but even more worrying,
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A guide for the media on communicating in public health emergencies
In a health crisis, the media has the power to save lives. Effective communication can help to prevent or reduce the spread of disease, and guide those affected towards health services and treatment. This manual provides tips for media practitioners on how to help audiences during health emergencies. It was created by BBC Media Action
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COVID-19: IFRC Rapid Assessment Tools
Tool and guidance to be used in combination with the focus group discussions (FGD) and be adapted for key information interviews (KII). Participant observation (PO) will as well contribute to the collection of data, and then triangulated with other sources. Find the following documents: Rapid assessment tool Focus group discussions for Volunteers Focus group discussions
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Tool15: Feedback Starter-Kit
The Feedback Starter-Kit responds to key questions and provides the most important tips for setting up and running a simple feedback mechanism. At the end of this document there is an overview of the templates needed to plan the mechanism and collect, the answer, analyze, and share community feedback data. These templates contain the necessary
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Community and Home-based Care & Older people – Health Help Desk COVID-19
Find the following resources about Public Health Response: HOME CARE Home-Based Care Reference Guide for COVID-19 (CORE Group). Red Cross Red Crescent home care for coronavirus patients Advice on the use of masks. IFRC guidance on the generalised use of cloth face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Languages: EN, SP, FR, AR, PT, RU WHO Advice on the use
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COVID-19 Community Guidance for Social Mobilizers
Key tips and discussion points for community workers, volunteers, and community networks. Guidance developed in a joined effort of the World Health Organization, IFRC, and UNICEF.
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COVID-19 – How to include marginalized and vulnerable people in risk communication and community engagement
COVID-19 – How to include marginalized and vulnerable people in risk communication and community engagement.
How Soap Works – Science Experiment
Want to know how soap helps chase germs away? Try this easy experiment that can be done at home with simple household ingredients. Download the activity card for details and instructions.
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