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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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Resiliencia en las Américas (RITA por sus siglas en inglés) se implementa 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 la
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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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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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El voluntariado es uno de los principios fundamentales de la Cruz Roja. Nuestro trabajo depende del excelente trabajo de los voluntarios y las voluntarias de la Cruz Roja, quienes apoyan nuestros programas y acciones. Por esto, nos gustaría presentar a nuestros voluntarios y líderes comunitarios que trabajan con el proyecto RITA (Resiliencia en las Américas
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Voluntary service is one the fundamental principles of the Red Cross. Our work depends on the initiative and excellent service of Red Cross volunteers who support our programs and actions. That is why we would like you to meet the volunteers and community leaders behind the RITA (Resilience in the Americas) program in El
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Versión en español sigue abajo The International Day for Disaster Reduction celebrates the ways in which individuals and communities are reducing their vulnerability in face of disasters and the increase in awareness around the subject. In 2015, #IDDR was celebrated on October 13, under the slogan “Knowledge for Life”, which recognizes the importance of indigenous
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Hercules is one of the 5 communities located at the base of the Chaparrastique volcano, in the San Miguel department in El Salvador. On December 29th 2013, the volcano emitted a large column of smoke and ash, affecting nearby towns. Community members remember the panic they felt that day – running out of their
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La comunidad Hércules es una de las 5 comunidades que se ubican en las faldas del volcán Chaparrastique, en el departamento de San Miguel en El Salvador. El 29 de diciembre de 2013 el volcán expulsó una columna de humo y ceniza, afectando los municipios cercanos. Los miembros de la comunidad que se acuerdan de
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