This folder gives basic information on volunteering with the world’s largest humanitarian organization as well as a brief introduction to the tasks and responsibilities of volunteers. Guidance is available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian.
Guide for Spontaneous Volunteers: volunteering for the RCRC in crisis situations Read More »
This checklist is intended to assist National Societies to manage responders, both staff and volunteers when preparing for and responding to the Coronavirus outbreak. It is recommended to use this checklist as a suggested consideration point and adapting them to the needs of your operation and your responders. The safety and care of the responders
Checklist – Mobilization of Personnel for novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) response Read More »
These guidelines are designed to support Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies to develop child-friendly protection messages and tools in response to COVID-19 for children (people under the age of 18 years)
IFRC Guidelines for Child Friendly Messaging COVID-19 Read More »
Child safeguarding refers to the actions that a humanitarian agency takes in order to ensure all the children it serves, or comes into contact with, are safe from harm, including violence, abuse and exploitation. Child safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility including in emergencies. Like all humanitarian agencies, Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies are expected
IFRC Child Safeguarding during COVID-19 preparedness, response and recovery Read More »
A simple overview of risks and actions that can be taken to protect children during COVID-19
IFRC Child Protection & Covid-19 Overview Read More »
Con las escuelas cerradas en todo el mundo, los niños están en casa buscando actividades atractivas mientras los padres y tutores están ocupados trabajando. También pueden tener preguntas sobre el coronavirus y deben aprender cómo mantenerse a salvo durante este tiempo. Este kit proporciona tarjetas de actividades lúdicas y ejercicios fáciles de hacer con los
Kit de Actividades Infantiles: COVID-19 Read More »
COVID-19: Protection, gender and inclusion considerations Key messages: Ensure Dignity, Access, Participation and Safety (17/3/2020)
“Protection, gender and inclusion” (PGI) refers to all Red Cross Red Crescent actions which address violence, discrimination or exclusion, in all contexts where National Societies work. This guidance note outlines issues that may threaten people’s dignity, access, participation and safety and suggests actions to address these threats.
IFRC Technical Guidance Note: how to consider PGI in the response to COVID-19 Read More »
This document is a summary based on WHO’s recommendations for the rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and considerations during severe shortages.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies for COVID-19 – specifications and users Read More »
This document provides information that can help you overcome the challenges presented by working remotely.
Remote Working Best Practices Read More »