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.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Psychological coping during disease outbreak – elderly and people with chronic conditions. Guidance material provided by the Hong Kong Red Cross. Guidance is available in English, Chinese, Chinese (simplified).
In the context of COVID-19, the talks between helpers and affected usually persons takes place using phones or online media to avoid spread of the virus. The exception to this may be PFA provided between frontline workers. In addition to handling the accompanying practical and emotional fear and worries related to the virus, there are
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This briefing note summarizes key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) considerations in relation to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The brief was last updated February 2020. Source: Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)
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Staying a safe distance away from others while outside the home is important for staying safe. You can think of animal lengths to know how far apart you should be. Available in 15 languages: English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Europe / Africa), Italian, Kurdish-Sorani, Tigrinya, Pashto, Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Bengali, Tagalog, and Bahasa
When people are hurt or worried, we can give them support by being kind. Use this activity card to support each other.
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Find the following resources about Blood Services: GLOBAL ADVISORY PANEL (GAP) GAP is the Global Advisory Panel on Corporate Governance and Risk Management of Blood Services in Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. GAP provides technical advice and promotes knowledge sharing, networking and partnership among National Societies and external partners. COVID-19 resources for RC/RC blood
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Find the following resources about Staff and Volunteers Health and Wellbeing: MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Staff, Volunteers and Communities in an Outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov). Languages: EN, SP, FR, JP, ZH, ZH (Simplified). IFRC STAFF HEALTH GUIDANCE IFRC Staff Health Guidance Document and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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