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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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What is Resilience? It’s the ability of individuals, communities, or countries exposed to disasters to anticipate, reduce the impact of, cope with, and recover from the effects of adversity. Our resilience initiatives reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen the ability of communities to keep healthy, connected, and organized. We work alongside communities all over the world to
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Since the December 2013 ash eruption of the Chaparratique Volcano in El Salvador, the communities located at its base have been working hard to reestablish themselves and recover from the shocks and stresses caused by the event. Today, these communities are more aware of the risks they face, and with the support of the Red
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The Lower Lempa River Basin in El Salvador is unique in social terms and in the type of flood hazard it faces. During the civil war, this zone was depopulated. After the war, former combatants from both sides were offered land there for resettlement. A number of NGOs and civil society organisations provided assistance to