For the past two years, the Mexican Red Cross and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre have collaborated closely at the intersection of climate change and community flood resilience in the Mexican state of Tabasco. This blog captures some of the experiences. Written by Cale Johnstone Since 2014 the Mexican Red Cross (MRC) […]
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On August 18, 2021, National Societies and RCRC Youth Volunteers from across the region gathered to discuss Red Cross Red Crescent opportunities and approaches to transform, influence and inspire change in Asia Pacific cities through climate, disaster risk reduction and resilience action. Building on the Red Cross Red Crescent Strategy on Youth-Led Climate Action, Red Cross Red Crescent Youth
As we witness the climate crisis, COVID-19, and an ever-evolving humanitarian landscape – understanding the urban context and enhanced urban resilience, remains a critical, cross-cutting issue underscoring our Red Cross Red Crescent work. Especially in the Asia Pacific – a primarily urban region. In the context of rapidly transforming cityscapes and growing urbanization, urban communities
Click to take the survey in English Click to take the Survey in Spanish Click to take the survey in French Click to take the survey in Arabic This survey is for users of the Kids Activity Kit for COVID-19 found here: preparecenter.org/kidskit. With playful activities from the Red Cross Red Crescent and Save the
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A cartoon that talks to children and parents about the prevention of accidents and first aid. Story available in English and French.
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‘Delay and pay, or plan and prosper’, is the crystal clear message from IFRC Head, Jagan Chapagain and Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the World Resources Institute, in a recent piece titled, Why Disaster Preparedness Cannot Wait. With mounting evidence that climate change is behind the growing intensity of frequency of floods, storms, droughts,
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This research study, commissioned by GDPC and conducted by experts Mandy George and Estela Oliva, was completed in August 2019. It presents the current SBDRR and XR technological landscape, analyses the shortcomings of traditional forms of SBDRR and how XR has the potential to address these. It also synthesises and presents a range of learning
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Tanah: The Tsunami and Earthquake Fighter A Mobile App Helping Kids Be Prepared! ‘Tanah: The Tsunami and Earthquake Fighter‘ is a disaster preparedness educational mobile app designed for kids and families. The game follows heroine Tanah as she learns to prepare and protect herself from tsunamis and earthquakes. Through helping Tanah navigate fun and interactive
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Educational disruptions, even temporary, have serious repercussions on the lives and well-being of young people and their families, especially those already left behind or left out of society. This IFRC guidance includes information on: Key facts and figures about the global impact of COVID-19 on formal education systems What can the IFRC and National Societies
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This COVID-19 Kids Activity Kit provides fun activity cards with easy-to-do games and exercises where kids can learn how to wash their hands, not spread germs, cope with stress, and more.
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