Many communities in Northern Belize do not have access to basic necessities, such as proper latrines and running water. In a region that is prone to flooding, this can lead to issues around health and hygiene. The Belize Red Cross partnered with PetroCaribe and the American Red Cross to work with communities and enhance […]
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The number of those affected by disasters, natural or otherwise, has steadily increased over the years. In 2016, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) predicts that 125.3 million people will be in need of humanitarian assistance across the globe. Meanwhile, resources to help these men, women and children are not
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Personas y comunidades de todo el mundo se enfrentan a crecientes riesgos para su salud, medios de vida y bienestar social. Estos riesgos dependen del contexto, y a menudo se ven agravados por muchos factores: enfermedades; cambio climático; urbanización caótica y asentamientos espontáneos en áreas propensas a desastres; inseguridad; envejecimiento de la población, y aumento
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People and communities everywhere face increasing risks to their health, livelihoods and social wellbeing. These risks are context specific and often compounded by many factors: disease; climate change; chaotic urbanization and spontaneous settlements in hazard-prone areas; insecurity; aging populations; and increasing inequalities. Traditional coping mechanisms are breaking down. New coping mechanisms are emerging. The One
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Resiliencia en las Américas (RITA por sus siglas en inglés) se está implementado por las Sociedades Nacionales de la Cruz Roja en 8 países de América Latina, con el apoyo técnico de la Cruz Roja Americana. El programa busca trabajar de la mano con las comunidades para fortalecer la resiliencia en medio de los
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Resilience in the Americas (RITA) is implemented by Red Cross National Societies in 8 countries in Latin America, with technical support from the American Red Cross. The focus of the program is to work alongside communities to strengthen their resilience in face of disasters. At the same time, RITA is also designed to strengthen
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Las comunidades al norte de Belice poseen fuentes de ingresos económicos bastante limitados, enfocados principalmente en la industria de la caña de azúcar y en algunas ocasiones la pesca de mar o río. La Cruz Roja Americana trabaja en conjunto con la Cruz Roja de Belice para diversificar los métodos de ingreso en estas
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Goutee is an easily shareable comic strip that shows a short glimpse into the life of our hero, Goutee. From floods to earthquakes, burns to broken bones and everything in between, Goutee can overcome all obstacles with his companions, the First Aid and Hazard apps. These Apps allow him to access tools he would not
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El año pasado, la Cruz Roja de Belice y la Cruz Roja Americana apoyaron a 38 beneficiarios y beneficiarias para ayudarles a diversificar sus fuentes de ingreso. Después de 8 meses de proyecto los participantes contaron sus historias y cómo los beneficios económicos han mejorado sus medios de vida y los de sus familias. Las
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In 2015, the Belize Red Cross, with support from the American Red Cross, provided initial support to 38 beneficiaries, working with them to diversify community income sources. Grants included support in agriculture and micro-enterprise development, among others. Eight months later, program participants explained how the resulting economic benefits have influenced their livelihoods and that
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