Desde hace dos décadas el sector humanitario ha llegado a un consenso que el responder a desastres después de que pasen no salva el mayor número de vidas o medios de vida, y tampoco disminuye las perdidas económicas asociadas con desastres. Este reconocimiento esta combinado con un cambio endógeno hacia el liderazgo comunitario en el […]
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After the Ministry of Health in Belize recently recorded new cases of Zika, the Red Cross carried out a zika awareness campaign in the Gungulung community. The Belize Red Cross led the intervention, with support from representatives of the American, Bahamas, Guyana, Jamaica Red Crosses and the IFRC. Volunteers from Seattle University also took part
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This document provides policy and technical guidance to support the Government of Mexico in the development of a country-wide, Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)–enabled National Alert System. Prepared with input from invited international experts, it is intended for government officials and institutions involved in public warning, civil protection, and emergency communications at national and sub-national levels.
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Resilience in the Americas (RITA) is implemented by Red Cross National Societies in 12 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, 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
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Muchas comunidades en el norte de Belice no tienen acceso a necesidades básicas, tales como letrinas adecuadas o agua potable. En una región propensa a inundaciones, esto puede generar problemas de salud e higiene. Juntos, la Cruz Roja Americana y la Cruz Roja de Belice ayudan a mejorar el acceso a letrinas y capacitan
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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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For over two decades, there has been a strong consensus that responding to disasters after they occur does not save the maximum number of lives and livelihoods nor minimize disaster losses. This recognition has been combined with a shift towards an endogenous-led community approach to preparedness and management of disasters and disease outbreaks. To respond
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Resiliencia en las Américas (RITA por sus siglas en inglés) ha sido implementado por las Sociedades Nacionales de la Cruz Roja en 12 países a lo largo de América Latina y el Caribe, con el apoyo técnico de la Cruz Roja Americana. El programa busca trabajar de la mano con las comunidades para fortalecer
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Resilience in the Americas (RITA) is implemented by Red Cross National Societies in 12 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, 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
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Transformación Participativa para la Higiene y el Saneamiento (PHAST por sus siglas en inglés) ayuda a que las comunidades puedan mejorar sus prácticas de higiene y saneamiento, y también su salud. En este video, una facilitadora comunitaria resume de qué se trata PHAST. La Cruz Roja de Belice, con el apoyo de la Cruz
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