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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 …
PHAST explicado por una facilitadora comunitaria en Belice Read More »
Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST) helps communities improve their hygiene and sanitation practices, which ultimately helps to improve their health. In this video, one of the community facilitators from Trial Farm, Belize, gives a quick summary of what PHAST is all about. The Belize Red Cross organizes PHAST trainings in various communities as part …
PHAST, as Explained by a Community Facilitator in Northern Belize Read More »
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 …
Creando oportunidades económicas en el norte de Belice Read More »
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 …
Creating Economic Opportunities in Northern Belize Read More »
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 …
Conoce los participantes del programa Oportunidades de Beneficio Económico en Belice Read More »
The villages in Northern Belize have a very narrow economic basis, mainly focused on the cane sugar industry and sometimes river or sea fishing. To ensure food and economic security, the Red Cross provides small grants and training to community members in a variety of topics. American Red Cross works together with the Belize …
Get to Know Participants of the Economic Opportunities Benefit in Belize Read More »
Chikungunya is similar to Dengue, but the fever and joint pain are more intense in the case of Chikungunya.Chikungunya cannot affect the same person twice.There is no vaccine.Generally it does not cause death, but more vulnerable persons and those with diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, renal failure, tuberculosis, among others, should be medically monitored because there …
Chikungunya – Hard to pronounce, but easy to prevent Read More »
The impacts of climate change on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are leading to discussions regarding decision-making about the potential need to migrate. Despite the situation being well-documented, with many SIDS aiming to raise the topic to prominence and to take action for themselves, limited support and interest has been forthcoming from external sources. This …
Difficult Decisions: Migration from Small Island Developing States under Climate Change Read More »
Location: Stann Creek, BelizeIn September 2012, the Belizian Red Cross helped facilitate a group of community members and volunteers in Stann Creek District, Southern Belize, to produce a participatory video to inspire community preparedness in the context of climate change. The community producers did 10 interviews in three different villages featuring local stories on disasters, the …
Participatory Video on climate change and disaster preparedness, Belize Read More »
Case study and Guidance note to the VCA undertaken in Ladyville, Belize in 2005.