The activity cards are designed especially for children who are in lock-down or have limited acces to school and recreational programming. All of the activities can be done individually or with a small group of 2 to 3 people at home or in any suitable places.
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for vulnerable groups – COVID-19 Read More »
Psychological coping during disease outbreak – elderly and people with chronic conditions. Guidance material provided by the Hong Kong Red Cross. Guidance is available in English, Chinese, Chinese (simplified).
In the context of COVID-19, the talks between helpers and affected usually persons takes place using phones or online media to avoid spread of the virus. The exception to this may be PFA provided between frontline workers. In addition to handling the accompanying practical and emotional fear and worries related to the virus, there are
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This briefing note summarizes key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) considerations in relation to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The brief was last updated February 2020. Source: Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)
Addressing Mental Health and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19 Read More »
This guidance material offers an introduction to Psychological First Aid (PFA) in the community, in the context of the coronavirus. It will help readers/participants understand how community members become worried, and the National Society’s role in PFA.
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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 »
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.
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Le sport et les activités physiques peuvent être un puissant vecteur d’intégration sociale ; ils créent un sens fort de la communauté et du vivre ensemble. Ceci est particulièrement important dans les épreuves, qu’elles soient dues à une crise économique ou sanitaire, à la pauvreté, à une catastrophe naturelle ou à un conflit. Combinés au
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