BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Resilience Library - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Resilience Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Krasnoyarsk BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0700 TZNAME:+07 DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240905 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20240805T082518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T073849Z UID:28328-1725321600-1725494399@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:2nd SEA First Aid Network (SEAFAN) Meeting | 3-4 September 2024 | Bali\, Indonesia DESCRIPTION:  \nBackground \nThe Southeast Asian region is no stranger to a myriad of challenges\, from natural disasters to public health emergencies and humanitarian crises. In the face of such adversities\, the First Aid services provided by our National Societies play a vital role in saving lives\, alleviating suffering\, and building resilient communities. Recognizing the need for enhanced coordination and collaboration\, this First Aid Network Meeting has been envisioned as a platform for pooling our collective expertise and experiences. \nThe First Aid Network brings together Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) representatives from South-East Asia (SEA)\, IFRC and ICRC to discuss collectively supporting to achieve the First Aid Vision 2030. This network was formed as a decision from the 19th Southeast Asia Leaders meeting\, hosted by Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society in Bandar Seri Begawan in 2022\, which also agreed on Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society as the first chair of the network. The decision included a commitment by all leaders to invest in development of Southeast Asia National Societies capacity and resources in First Aid through peer-to-peer learning and support as well as scaling up Southeast Asia National Societies capacity in community first aid and continuing to invest in the development of commercial first aid\, including utilizing digital platforms. \nIn October 2023\, the 1st Southeast Asia First Aid Network (SEAFAN) took place in Bandar Seri Begawan\, Brunei Darussalam with the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent hosted the meeting as the 1st chair of the network. The meeting resulted in several priorities where the network will focus on strengthening and supporting knowledge on first aid programming within Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the Southeast Asian region to align and achieve the IFRC First Aid Vision 2030\, which reflect the two focus areas: 1) Physical First Aid (under GFARC guideline) and 2) Psychological First Aid (under Asia Pacific MHPSS Training and Learning Collaborative guidance). This vision aims to enhance the capacity and reach of first aid services\, making them more accessible and effective in saving lives and reducing injuries in different context of populations. Each National Society will continue promoting and prioritizing the first aid program and services within their respective country. The network focuses on following activities to accomplish this objective such as (1) Knowledge sharing and best practices\, (2) Capacity building and training\, (3) Advocacy and policy development\, (4) Research and development\, and (5) Digitalization and innovation. Based on the joint-resolution endorsed by the participants in the 1st SEAFAN Meeting\, it is agreed that the 2nd SEAFAN will be hosted by Indonesian Red Cross. This decision was taken with some considerations that Indonesian Red Cross will be the host of Red Cross Red Crescent Southeast Asia meetings in 2024. \nObjectives \nThe primary aims of this meeting are to continue the commitment and collaboration in implementing the 2nd Annual Southeast Asia First Aid Network Meeting hosted by the 2nd chair\, Indonesian Red Cross. The meeting will seek to monitor and evaluate the progress of the network action plan on the agreed joint-resolution\, further\, to work collectively towards strengthening First Aid Capacity in Southeast Asia. During the meeting\, we will define specific outputs to shape the future of our First Aid Network in Southeast Asia: \n\nFacilitate lessons-learned sharing and best practice from National Societies’ successful First Aid program.\nPromote exchange innovative ideas on digital transformation for first aid programs.\nCultivate new partnerships and strengthen existing collaborations within the region to contribute to RCRC First Aid Vision 2030.\nParticipate in shaping Southeast Asia’s strategy and action plan that will drive collective progress in First Aid Network.\nOutline and define First Aid Network priorities for 2025.\n\n  \n\nRelated Documents: \n\nConcept Note (including Agenda)\nPractical Information\nJoint Resolution – 2nd SEAFAN Meeting\n\n  \nPresentations: \n\nOutcome Report on BWN Joint Resolutions – SEAFAN 2023\nBRC Commercial First Aid\nSEAFA Learning Hub 2024\n\n  \n\nPhotos: \n\nSEA First Aid Network Meeting URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/2nd-sea-first-aid-network-seafan-meeting-3-4-september-2024-bali-indonesia/ LOCATION:Bintang Bali Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia CATEGORIES:Conference,First Aid,Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190619 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20190708T095620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T101500Z UID:25446-1560729600-1560902399@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:First Aid Training for Lao Red Cross Staff | 17-18 June 2019 | Attapeu\, Lao PDR DESCRIPTION:Lao Red Cross conducted a first aid training for its staff at Attapeu Branch during 17-18 June 2019. The two-day training aimed to provide Attapeu staff basic knowledge about how to provide primary care to affected people during emergency. The training cover the first aid techniques including CPR as well as how to treat patients with burns\, severe bleeding\, broken bones\, snake bites\, etc. \nThe training was attended by 22 Red Cross branch staff and three participants from local disaster response agency. \nClick here to view the training report in Lao language. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/first-aid-training-for-lao-red-cross-staff-17-18-june-2019-attapeu-lao-pdr/ CATEGORIES:First Aid,Health,Lao PDR,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180317 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20180316T010025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180326T022730Z UID:23407-1520812800-1521244799@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:3rd National Disaster Response Team Training | 12-16 March 2018 | Ayutthaya\, Thailand DESCRIPTION:Under the USAID project\, Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS)\, with technical support from IFRC\, conducts the third (last) National Disaster Response Team (NDRT) training during 12 to 16 March 2018\, with a focus on Water and Sanitation(WATSAN) and Public Health in Emergency(PHiE). \nThe objective of this training is to build the capacity of TRCS headquarter and provincial staffs (Health station) in assessment\, planning\, implementation\, and coordination of WATSAN and PHiE interventions. The participants include the TRCS staff who already trained as NDRT in the last two introduction courses. \nThe expected outcome are i) TRC staffs have knowledge and skills on WATSAN and PHiE\, ii) TRCS staff are able to develop emergency assessment (need assessment and assessment plan) and emergency plan of action \, iii) to encourage the collaboration of TRCS at Headquarter and provincial Red Cross chapter/health station and DDPM\, and iv) to increase the manpower of TRCS for WATSAN and PHiE specialist. \nTotal  of 34 participants (F 25\, M9) attended this training. \nReading materials: \n\nTraining agenda\nReport\n\nPresentations: \n\nIntroduction\nReverse Osmosis\nWater Quality and Lab Testing\nEmergency Plan of Action\nTRCS Water Unit\n\n  \n  \nPhotos by Thai Red Cross Relief and Community Health Bureau \n \n  \nPhotos by IFRC Bangkok URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/national-disaster-response-team-training-12-16-march-2018-ayutthaya-thailand/ LOCATION:Ayutthaya\, Thailand CATEGORIES:Health,Thailand,Training,WASH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20180226T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20180303T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20180306T074537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180329T024048Z UID:23314-1519632000-1520096400@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Lao Red Cross Conducts Emergency WASH Training for Volunteers | 26 February - 3 March 2018 | Champasak\, Lao PDR DESCRIPTION:During 26 February to 3 March\, Lao Red Cross and IFRC jointly conducted an Emergency WASH (E-WASH) training for the Red Cross volunteers in Monlapamock district\, Champasak Province. The two-day training was conducted for 21 volunteers from seven villages and one WASH focal person from the Ministry of Health. The E-WASH training began with theoretical sessions and table-top exercises. The second half of both days mainly focused on practical sessions\, i.e. installation of the water purification unit (Aquaplus AP 700 CL) and construction of a pour-flush toilet. Borehole and latrines have also been installed in a primary school of Baan Hin Lat with the help of six male teachers and 98 students (44 female). Baan Hin Lat village is located about 120 kilometers from Pakse and 60 km from Monlapamock district. Click here for more information. \n \nPhotos by IFRC Bangkok. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/lao-red-cross-conducts-emergency-wash-training-for-volunteers-in-monlapomock-district/ CATEGORIES:Health,Lao PDR,WASH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180225 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20180308T022011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180308T022358Z UID:23337-1519084800-1519516799@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Cambodia Red Cross Conducts Healthy Aging Training in Svay Rieng | 20-24 February 2018 | Cambodia DESCRIPTION:Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) and IFRC conducted the “Healthy Aging” training for the elderly people and CRC volunteers from Svay Rieng Province during 20-24 February. Sixty-eight elderly people (32 females) from five villages took part in the activity\, while 22 volunteers (12 females) also participated. The training focused on promoting healthier lifestyles which include physical exercises\, healthy eating\, and health assessment. Click here for more information. \n   \n   \nMission report is provided here. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/cambodia-red-cross-conducts-healthy-aging-training-in-svay-rieng-20-24-february-2018-cambodia/ CATEGORIES:Cambodia,Health,Healthy Ageing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180126 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20180118T095034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T041708Z UID:22632-1516665600-1516924799@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Regional Meeting on Building Stronger TB and TB/HIV Community Partnerships for Advocacy in Asia and the Pacific | 23-25 January 2018 | Bangkok\, Thailand DESCRIPTION:Based on Stop TB 2017 Global Report\, the following Asia and Pacific countries have the highest Tuberculosis (TB) burden: Bangladesh\, Pakistan\, India\, Philippines\, Vietnam\, Cambodia\, Indonesia\, Myanmar\, Thailand\, China\, Papua New Guinea. \nThe Stop TB Partnership\, IFRC\, and regional TB/HIV community advocacy networks share a vision of a world where everyone\, including those most vulnerable and marginalized\, can access healthcare. This includes access to tuberculosis and HIV testing\, treatment\, care\, and support. The Stop TB Partnership and IFRC work together to strengthen regional advocacy efforts to hasten the end of TB and HIV epidemics and to build connections between community advocates\, National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies\, and other key actors. \n  \nDuring 23-25 January 2018\, the two parties organized a meeting titled “Stop TB Partnership and IFRC Joint Regional Meeting on Community TB and HIV Advocacy” with the aim to strengthen the regional TB advocacy efforts in Asia and the Pacific by building on the existing regional community networks of People Affected by HIV and TB and a network of Red Cross and Red Crescent health and HIV & TB practitioners. \n  \n  \nMeeting objectives \n\nBuild the capacity of advocates in coordinated strategy development and implementation.\nBuild the awareness among Red Cross Red Crescent staff and volunteers on how to contribute to the paradigm shift that is required to end TB and HIV epidemics.\nBuild partnerships between National Red Cross Red Crescent Societies and members of regional TB/HIV community networks\, and joint commitments to advance issues of communities\, rights and gender (CRG)\, community monitoring for social accountability\, integration of health systems and universal health coverage\, strategic planning and political engagement that can contribute to the sustainability of national and regional TB and HIV responses and;\nAdvance advocacy priorities for TB Advocates to pursue nationally\, regionally and globally.\n– Facilitate cooperation and exchange of best practices in service provision\, capacity building and technical training;\n– Peer-to-peer sharing of experience and skills gained.\n– Share common approaches and solutions in the region.\n\nSupporting documents: \n\nConcept paper\nAgenda 1 and 2\n\nFor more information about the event\, please visit the official website. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/regional-meeting-on-building-stronger-tb-and-tbhiv-community-partnerships-for-advocacy-in-asia-and-the-pacific-23-25-january-2018-bangkok-thailand/ CATEGORIES:AIDS,Health,Meeting,Thailand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20171227T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20171227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20180110T090434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T090816Z UID:22411-1514361600-1514394000@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Eleven Grab Taxi Drivers Equipped with Basic First Aid | 27 December | Bangkok\, Thailand DESCRIPTION:  \nThe ninth first aid training was offered to the Grab taxi drivers on 27 December 2017 at the Thanapoom Tower on Petchaburi Road\, Bangkok. The six-hour standard basic first aid training was conducted to provide technical support from the facilitation team of the First Aid Training Center\, Thai Red Cross Head Quarter. \nEleven Grab taxi drivers (all males) participated in the training.  There were six key topics focusing on both technical and practical aspects of the standard basic first aid\, including: basic first aid procedures; bandaging of hands\, feet\, and head; use of arm sling; treatments of wounds\, choking\, stroke\, and heart diseases; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and referral and transportation to hospitals. The training was facilitated by four first aid instructors/specialists from the First Aid Training Center\, Thai Red Cross Head Quarter.  All the participants received certificates after completion of the training course. \nIn 2017\, there were ten training courses organized by Grab Thailand. In total\, there were 216 Grab drivers participating in the training courses. \nAdditionally\, in 2018\, Grab Thailand is planning to organize about 4 basic first aid training courses (one training per quarter) with the technical support from the Thai Red Cross (Training Centre for First Aid and Health Care) and the IFRC CCST Bangkok.  For further information\, please contact Mr. Worawat Thiensuwan\, Grab Thailand Coordinator at worawat.th@grabtaxi.com and Dr. Pornsak Khortwong\, IFRC Health Officer at pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/eleven-grab-taxi-drivers-equipped-with-basic-first-aid/ CATEGORIES:First Aid,Health,Thailand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20171121T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20171121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20171204T062703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171204T071351Z UID:21856-1511251200-1511283600@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Basic First Aid training for Grab taxi drivers | 21 November 2017 | Bangkok DESCRIPTION:A total of 31 (male 30\, female 1) Grab taxi drivers were equipped with Basic First Aid in Bangkok on 21 November 2017. This was the ninth Grab taxi drivers training on 6 hours standard basic first aid in Thailand conducted in Thanapoom Tower\, Bangkok\, with the technical support from the facilitation team of First Aid Training Center of the Thai Red Cross Society National Headquarters. \nThere were 6 key topics focusing on both technical and practical sessions related to standard basic first aid for 6 hours including basic first aid procedures\, bandaging hands\, feet\, head and arms sling\, the wounds\, choking\, stroke\, heart diseases\, CPR-cardiopulmonary resuscitation\, and referral and transportation to hospitals which were facilitated by four first aid instructors/ specialists from First Aid Training Center. All participants received the certificates after attended the training course. \nIn 2017\, Grab Thailand organized about 10-11 basic first aid training courses in the series with the technical support from Thai Red Cross (Training Centre for First Aid and Health Care) and IFRC CCST Bangkok. For further information\, please contact Mr. Chaiwat Chersakul\, email: chaiwat.ch@grabtaxi.com  and Dr. Pornsak Khortwong\, IFRC Health Officer\, email: pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/basic-first-aid-training-for-grab-taxi-drivers-21-november-2017-bangkok/ CATEGORIES:First Aid,Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20171114T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20171203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20171211T033036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T025714Z UID:22038-1510646400-1512320400@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:143 on 143; 20 Days of Advocacy | 14 Nov - 3 Dec 2017 | Philippines DESCRIPTION:The 143 on 143; 20 Days Advocacy started last November 14 up to December 3\, 2017 under HIV and Substance Abuse Prevention (HASAP) Project through support of IFRC. The four implementing chapters (Manila\, Pasay\, Quezon City and Rizal Chapter) initiate the implementation of the 143 on 143; 20 Days Advocacy in their area of concentration (Selected Site). The Chapters conducted a series of activities in community and school in by disseminating information focusing on HIV and Substance Abuse. \nDrug Abuse Prevention Week is celebrated every third week of November pursuant to presidential Proclamation No. 124\, dated November 26\, 2001\, and together with the World AIDS Day taking place on the 1st of December each year\, this week provides an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV\, to show support for the people living with HIV\, and to commemorate those who have died from AIDS – related illness. \nThe Red Cross 143 – CHV and Youth Volunteers will be the frontlines in implementing to school and communities. It provides capacity building activities that will enable implementers strongly advocate on HIV and Substance Abuse\, as well as conduct referrals on appropriate agencies and manage coordination activities including establishing linkages on different related sectors. \nThrough the mobilization of RC 143 volunteers\, it aims to reach the community and engage the Philippine Red Cross on its advocacy in spreading awareness and eliminate the social stigma\, as well as discrimination among people living with HIV. Furthermore\, part of this event that needs to be addressed are cases of substance abuse through the use of injecting drugs and consider as contributing factors in terms of mode of transmission of HIV. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/143-on-143-20-days-of-advocacy-14-nov-3-dec-2017-philippines/ CATEGORIES:AIDS,Health,Philippines END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20171025T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20171026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20171107T092317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T094242Z UID:21516-1508918400-1509037200@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Training on emergency WASH response and preparedness for Red Cross volunteers | 25-26 Oct 2017 | Champasak Province\, Lao PDR DESCRIPTION:(Photo caption: Handover of AP 700 CL Manpack water treatment equipment to Champasak provincial Red Cross branch\, photo by Lao Red Cross) \nMuang Pakse District in Champasak Province is located in the southern part of Lao PDR which is disaster-prone\, with 112\,000 people living in the area. The district is bordered by Salavan Province to the north\, Sekong Province to the northeast\, Attapeu Province to the east\, Cambodia to the south\, and Thailand to the west. \nThis water\, sanitation and hygiene promotion in emergencies (E-WASH) training for Red Cross Volunteers (RCV) was organized in two days in Muang Pakse District\, Champasak Province\, in preparedness of disaster management and risk reduction and health & hygiene promotion in this disaster affected area\, from 25 to 26 October 2017. \nThe objectives of this training are: \n\nTo improve the knowledge and skills about water and sanitation related disease in emergency and hygiene promotion of Red Cross Volunteers in four disaster -prone districts and 8 community leaders from the villages located in Muang Pakse District.\nTo demonstrate water treatment and sanitation\, hygiene promotion in emergencies.\nTo familiarize with technical and practical aspects of the processes of water treatment and ensuring water quality by using AP700 CL Man-Packs and on temporary latrine / permanent latrine constructions during emergencies.\nTo develop and discuss about E-WASH planning at district and community levels in preparedness and response in emergencies.\nTo construct one latrine for Pak Klang Primary School with 123 students and 6 teachers.\n\n  \nThe training was conducted in two days in Champasak Provincial Red Cross Branch\, Muang Pakse\, Champasak Province. There were 17 WASH focal persons from 7 districts under the Champasak branch\, and 1 WASH focal person of the Ministry of Health were invited to participate in this RCV E-WASH training (Male 6\, Female 11). \nLao RC has been receiving funding support from the Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS) in strengthening emergency WASH capacity since 2016\, focusing mainly on Khammuane province including the procurement and prepositioning of two water purification units (one at that province and one at the national headquarters in Vientiane). \nIn 2017\, JRCS continues to support LRC in the same capacity\, where LRC has expanded its geographical scope to also include Oudomxay and Champasak Provinces. These targeted provinces are known to be affected by floods on a yearly basis due to its close vicinity to the Mekong river and various tributaries that run along these provinces. \nBoth training days started with theoretical sessions and table-top exercises\, and the second half of both days were mainly focused on practical sessions i.e. installation of the water purification unit Aquaplus AP 700 CL (first day) and construction of a pour-flush toilet (second day). \n \nA variety of training methods were utilised such as use of IEC materials\, PowerPoint presentations\, videos\, group exercises and demonstrations. Pre- and post-tests\, as well as evaluations were carried out. (Picture caption: The Red Cross Volunteers checking the turbidity and PH of water after water treatment during the training). \nThe five key topics of Emergency WASH are: water treatment demonstration by using AP700 CL Man-Packs\, hygiene promotion\, group work discussion\, “Chlorine Water Treatment\, Filtration\, Chemical Water treatment”\, temporary / permanent latrine construction\, health education practices using community tool focusing on three diseases and 7 steps of hand washing were highlighted and demonstrated to participants. \nThe results of True & False pre- test and post- test with 13 questions shown that the participants’ knowledge and skills were significantly increased from 78% to 97% respectively. \nDr Sing Menorath\, the Vice President of Lao Red Cross\, mentioned that the continuous support for implementing WASH program from IFRC to Laos is really needed because current WASH implementation only reached four provinces. The AP700 CL Man-Packs is very useful in helping the vulnerable people in disaster effected areas. \nSuodsakhon Sripandhon\, one of the participants\, stated that both the practical and theory sessions were very important for all of participants. “These training sessions were totally new for us\, water treatment\, turbidity measurement\, filtration process and health hygiene promotion are very interesting for the trainees\, and are very helpful for their communication with villagers and communities.” \n  \nSupporting documents: \n\nAgenda [English] [Lao]\nPowerpoint presentation: 7 steps of proper handwashing [Lao]\nTraining summary report\n\n  \nFor more information please contact: Dr Bounma Xayasouk\, Head of Health Promotion Department\, Lao Red Cross Headquarter: bounma_xayasouk@hotmail.com and Dr Pornsak Khortwong\, IFRC Bangkok: pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/training-on-emergency-wash-response-and-preparedness-for-red-cross-volunteers-25-26-oct-2017-champasak-province-lao-pdr/ CATEGORIES:Health,WASH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170920T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20171011T035747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T064816Z UID:21319-1505894400-1506445200@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Water\, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion in Emergencies (E-WASH) Training | 20-22 and 25-26 Sep 2017 | Oudomxay Province\, Laos DESCRIPTION:Oudomxay Province is located in the northern part and borders with China\, with the population of 307\,600 populations. In August 2016\, the torrential heavy rain has triggered flood and flash flood in this area and affected at least 5\,000 people. The flood has submerged several villages in Muang Xay\, Pak Bang\, Muang La\, and Muang Houn Districts. \nA Training of trainers (TOT) on Water\, Sanitation\, and Hygiene Promotion in Emergencies (E-WASH) was organized in Oudomxay Province on 20-22 Sep 2017 for Lao Red Cross WASH focal staff in preparedness of disaster management and risk reduction\, health and hygiene promotion in this disaster affected area. This training is followed by the training on Emergency WASH response and preparedness for Lao Red Cross Volunteers\, 25-26 Sep 2017 in Houn District\, Oudomxay Province. \nThe objectives of the trainings: \n\nTo improve the knowledge and skills about water and hygiene related diseases of Red Cross Health personnel in 9 red cross provinces in the northern Lao PDR.\nTo demonstrate the drinking water quality\, water treatment and sanitation\, hygiene promotion in emergencies.\nTo be familiar with technical and practical on the processes of water treatment and water quality by using AP700 Man-Packs and practical on temporary emergency latrine / permanent latrine constructions during emergencies.\nTo develop and discuss about E-WASH Planning at provincial and district levels in preparedness and response in emergencies.\n\nThese two trainings were the second batch after Khammoune Province in March 2017 for the Emergency WASH activities conducted by Health Promotion Department\, Lao Red Cross and IFRC Bangkok office. The trainings focused on the key technical and practical sessions. The AP700 Man-Packs will be placed in Oudomxay Provincial Red Cross Branch to support for emergency responses  for 9 provinces located in the northern part of Lao PDR. \nView the training documents: \n\nTraining objectives\nWater\, sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH) in emergencies\nHousehold water treatment and safe storage in emergencies\nSphere standards and indicators on WASH\n\nFinal report of the activities: \n\nReport of the Training of trainers (TOT) on Water\, Sanitation\, and Hygiene Promotion in Emergencies (E-WASH)\nReport of the Emergency WASH response and preparedness for Lao Red Cross Volunteers\n\nFor more information please contact: Dr Bounma Xayasouk\, Head of Health Promotion Department\, Lao Red Cross Headquarter: bounma_xayasouk@hotmail.com and Dr Pornsak Khortwong\, IFRC Bangkok: pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-promotion-in-emergencies-e-wash-training-sep-2017-oudomxay-laos/ CATEGORIES:Health,WASH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170919T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20171011T043240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T043414Z UID:21338-1505808000-1505840400@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Grab taxi drivers training on basic first aid | 19 September 2017 | Bangkok\, Thailand DESCRIPTION:This was the seventh Grab taxi drivers training on 6 hours standard basic first aid in Thailand conducted on 19 September 2017 in The Palazzo Hotel\, Ratchadapisek Road\, Huay Kwang\, Bangkok. The training was held with the technical support from the First Aid Training Center\, Thai Red Cross Headquarter. \nA total of 18 Grab taxi drivers participated in the basic first aid training.  There were 6 key topics focusing on both technical and practical sessions related to standard basic first aid for 6 hours including basic first aid procedures\, bandaging hands\, feet\, head and arms sling\, the wounds\, choking\, stroke\, heart diseases\, CPR-cardiopulmonary resuscitation\, and referral and transportation to hospitals which were facilitated by four first aid instructors/ specialists from First Aid Training Center\, Thai Red Cross Headquarter. All participants received the certificates after completing the training course. \nIn 2017\, Grab Thailand will organize about 11-12 basic first aid training courses in the series with the technical support from Thai Red Cross (Training Centre for First Aid and Health Care) and IFRC CCST Bangkok.  For more information\, please contact Mr. Niwattana Assawarakse\, email: niwattana.as@grabtaxi.com and Dr. Pornsak Khortwong\, IFRC Health Officer\, email: pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/grab-taxi-drivers-training-on-basic-first-aid-19-september-2017-bangkok-thailand/ CATEGORIES:First Aid,Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170831T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170908T090304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T094039Z UID:20884-1504166400-1504198800@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Grab taxi drivers training on basic First Aid | Phuket | 31 August 2017 DESCRIPTION:Phuket as one of the most popular tourist spots in Thailand\, saw the Grab taxi drivers training on basic first aid in Thailand conducted on 31 August 2017 in Phuket Province with the technical support from the facilitation team of Phang Nga Red Cross Station No. 14\, Thai Red Cross\, Phang Nga Province. \nGrab taxi drivers (male 11\, female 3) participating in the first aid training.  There were 6 key topics focusing on both technical and practical sessions related to standard basic first aid for 6 hours including basic first aid procedures\, bandaging hands\, feet\, head and arms sling\, the wounds\, choking\, stroke\, heart diseases\, CPR-cardiopulmonary resuscitation\, and referral and transportation to hospitals which was facilitated by four first aid instructors/ specialists from Thai Red Cross\, Phang Nga Red Cross Station. \nThis basic first aid training is the sixth training held. Grab Thailand plans to organize a total of 11 or 12 basic first aid training courses with the technical support from Thai Red Cross  (Training Centre for First Aid and Health Care) and IFRC CCST Bangkok in 2017. \nFor more information\, please contact Mr. Niwattana Assawarakse \, email: niwattana.as@grabtaxi.com and Dr. Pornsak Khortwong\, IFRC Health Officer\, email: pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/grab-taxi-drivers-training-on-basic-first-aid-phuket-31-august-2017/ CATEGORIES:First Aid,Health,Thailand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170823T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170908T084846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T043124Z UID:20879-1503475200-1503594000@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Final Evaluation Meeting of Capacity Development for Thai Red Cross Volunteers – Training of Trainers (TOT) for Elderly Self Care and for Elderly Care in 12 Provinces | Cha-Am\, Thailand | 23-24 August 2017 DESCRIPTION:Thai Red Cross prepares for the care and the support for elderly people in communities. \nThe number of elderly people is growing: Thailand is currently ranked the third most rapidly ageing population in the world.  In 2015\, over 10 percent of the Thai population\, or more than 7-8 million people\, were 65 years old or older. By 2040\, a projected 17 million Thais above 65 years of age will account for more than a quarter of the population. \n \nThai Red Cross has been piloting the two training modules: 1) Elderly Self Care implementing in 6 provinces and 2) Elderly Care by care givers implementing in 6 provinces. \nThere were 84 participants who received the training course on Health Ageing-Elderly Self Care and Elderly Care by Care givers by Thai Red Cross’ Training Center.  In each province\, 7 trainers conducted the two trainings for Red Cross Volunteers with 18 hours of training courses or 3-day training at provincial or district levels. \nIn January to July 2017\, 12 Provincial Red Cross Chapters have been piloting / providing the TOT training on Healthy Ageing for 84 trainers (7 trainers per province). A total of 2\,300 volunteers were registered into the TRC’s system\, and 280 elderly patients were supported or supervised by volunteers in the communities. \nThe implementation of Healthy Ageing Program in 14 provinces will be scaled up in 2018 by the support from Provincial Red Cross Chapters. Moreover\, volunteer recruitment in the Healthy Ageing Program will be registered into One Million Volunteers System. \nThe IFRC’s Healthy Ageing Training Toolkit will be applied to fit local contexts.  The Health Assessment Forms of IFRC Healthy Ageing toolkits will be integrated into TRC’s healthy ageing training toolkits. \nFor more information\, please contact Miss Darunee Poosanasuwansri; Senior Instructor\, Training Center for First Aid and Health Care\, Thai Red Cross\, email: d_poosana@yahoo.com;  Dr.Pornsak Khortwong\, IFRC Health Officer\, email: pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/final-evaluation-for-thai-red-cross-volunteers-training-of-trainers-tot-for-elderly-self-care-and-for-elderly-care/ CATEGORIES:Health,Healthy Ageing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170704T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170804T033952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T071658Z UID:20317-1499155200-1499878800@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Healthy Ageing Training for Cambodian Red Cross Volunteers | 4-12 July 2017 | various provinces in Cambodia DESCRIPTION:A two-day training in Healthy Ageing for Cambodian Red Cross volunteers was held by Cambodian Red Cross\, IFRC and Pfizer Inc.\, respectively in : \n\nPrey Veng Province\, 4-5 July 2017\nSvay Rieng Province\, 6-7 July 2017\nKampot Province\, 11-12 July 2017\n\nThe main objective of this training course is to provide knowledge and skills for Cambodian Red Cross volunteers so that they are able to provided education to target community on healthy ageing. \n  \nAchievements of the training sessions: \n\nHealthy Ageing is one of the main agendas or key priorities of Provincial Red Cross Branches.\nThe outcomes and results from the training on healthy ageing for volunteers will be summarized and presented to Red Cross Committee.\nThe commitment and the leadership roles from Cambodian Red Cross National Head Quarters and Provincial Red Cross Branches are the key achievements of these three training courses.\nThe training toolkit has been translated into Khmer local language which proofreading and validating by the team of health experts from central and provincial levels.\nIEC materials and health education brochures have been addressed and encouraged by Mme. Pum Chantinie\, Secretary General\, to develop it and to simplify it to use by volunteers in communities.\n\n  \nSee also: \n\nRelated programme: Healthy Ageing Programme by Cambodian Red Cross\nReport of this workshop | Report of the outreach sessions conducted after this workshop\nHealthy Ageing Training of Trainers Workshop held before this workshop\n\n  \nSee related resources: \n\nHealthy Ageing Toolkit for facilitators\, volunteers and community\, available in both English and Cambodian/Khmer versions\nHealthy Ageing Facilitator Guide for teaching community volunteers\, available in both English and Cambodian/Khmer versions\nHealthy Ageing Volunteer Guide for empowering communities\, available in both English and Cambodian/Khmer versions URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/healthy-ageing-training-for-cambodian-red-cross-volunteers-4-12-july-2017-various-provinces-in-cambodia/ CATEGORIES:Health,Healthy Ageing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170614T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170704T053549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170704T075442Z UID:19878-1497427200-1497459600@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Celebration of the World Blood Donor Day | Bangkok | 14 June 2017 DESCRIPTION:The National Blood Centre of Thai Red Cross organized the World Blood Donor Day on 11 June 2017 with the theme and campaign of “What can you do? Give Blood\, Give now\, Give often”. \nGlobally\, the IFRC plays a significant role in advocating and promoting regular voluntary non-remunerated blood donation (VNRBD) and Youth clubs which are also known as the International Club 25. Every year on 14 June\, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event\, established in 2004\, serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products\, and to thank blood donors for their voluntary\, life-saving gifts of blood. This year\, the global event will be organized in Hanoi Vietnam to celebrate the same theme. \nThe lives and health of millions of people are affected by emergencies every year. In the last decade\, disasters have caused more than 1 million deaths\, with more than 250 million people being affected by emergencies every year. Natural disasters such as earthquakes\, floods and storms create considerable needs for emergency health care\, while at the same time\, often destroying vital health facilities as well. Man-made disasters such as road accidents and armed conflicts also generate substantial health care demands and the need for front-line treatment. \nBlood transfusion is an essential component of emergency health care. Emergencies increase the demand for blood transfusion and make its delivery challenging and complex. Adequate supply of blood during emergencies requires a well-organized blood service\, and this can only be ensured by engaging the entire community and a blood donor population committed to voluntary unpaid blood donation throughout the year. \nThis year\, the Thai Red Cross plays a leadership role in giving a 8-bed mobile  service bus to Lao Red Cross to contribute to saving the lives of more 6.5 million people in Lao PDR. Thai Red Cross also committed and provided  technical support in increasing the capacity of National Blood Center of Lao Red Cross to develop the blood campaigns\, communication materials\, and  other blood service supply and equipment. \nAdditionally\, Thai Red Cross Society and all key stakeholders are moving toward in promoting safe and sustainable blood programmes in Thailand for those in needed to save their lives. This is to make sure that Thai Red Cross could provide blood about 1\,500-3\,000 units a day  in average for the patients and the requests from all of the hospitals in Thailand . \nFor more information\, contact: Miss Unchalee Pochailert \, Communications Officer\, National Blood Centre\, Thai Red Cross\, email: aunchaleeoil22@gmail.com and Dr. Pornsak Khortwong\, IFRC Health Officer\, email: pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/celebration-of-the-world-blood-donor-day-bangkok-14-june-2017/ CATEGORIES:Blood Donation,Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170613T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170615T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170703T050031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T071850Z UID:19843-1497340800-1497546000@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Training of Trainers of Healthy Ageing | 13-15 June 2017 | Phnom Penh\, Cambodia DESCRIPTION:The first roll out of Healthy Ageing Programme in ASEAN: Cambodian Red Cross prepares for an ageing society and promotes Community Based Healthy Ageing in 25 provinces and pilot projects in three provinces\, supported by IFRC in partnership with Pfizer Inc. in 2017. \nThere are 34 participants (Male 14\, Female 20) from 25 provincial red cross branches and two Thai Red Cross representatives participating in this training course. The peer-to-peer facilitation team consists of two specialists from Bulgarian & Mongolian Red Cross National Societies with the technical support from IFRC Bangkok and Geneva. \nCambodian Red Cross National Society is the third country in the world to show the leadership and the commitment in implementing “Community Based Healthy Ageing Programme” after Montenegro\, and India. IFRC supports National Societies to play a key role in promoting healthy ageing which contributes to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global strategy and action plan on ageing and health \, which focuses on five strategic objectives: \n1). commitment to action on healthy ageing in every country; \n2). developing age-friendly environments; \n3). aligning health systems to the needs of older populations; \n4). developing sustainable and equitable systems for providing long-term care (home\, communities\, institutions); \n5). improving measurement\, monitoring and research on healthy ageing. \nThis 3-day training of trainers (TOT) held in Phnom Penh highlights the life course approach\, healthy ageing determinants and evidence-based behaviour change theories. The toolkit includes content on noncommunicable diseases\, risk factors such as falls and social isolation\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, lifelong learning and plan of action as well as tools which provide guidance and activities to help people pursue healthier lives and enable active ageing with dignity and a better quality of life. \nAfter this TOT training\, the pilot projects in three targeted provinces – Kampot\, Svay Rieng and Prey Veng will be implemented the project activities to improve the quality of life of Cambodia elderly people in rural community about 500 persons. Moreover\, 90-100 Red Cross volunteers will be trained on Healthy Ageing\, 18 outreach education sessions on NCD and health promotion in targeted communities at Buddhist pagodas will be conducted by trained volunteers\, 3\,000 healthy ageing booklets will be produced\, and at least 2 case studies and stories and project review and lessons learnt reports will be developed. \nSee also the Cambodian Red Cross website link\, IFRC website link and the report of the event. \n  \nSee related resources: \n\nHealthy Ageing Toolkit for facilitators\, volunteers and community\, available in both English and Cambodian/Khmer versions\nHealthy Ageing Facilitator Guide for teaching community volunteers\, available in both English and Cambodian/Khmer versions\nHealthy Ageing Volunteer Guide for empowering communities\, available in both English and Cambodian/Khmer versions\n\n  \nSee also: \n\nRelated programme: Healthy Ageing Programme by Cambodian Red Cross\nTraining workshop on Healthy Ageing for Cambodian Red Cross volunteers | 4-12 July 2017 | various provinces in Cambodia URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/training-of-trainers-healthy-ageing-june-2017-cambodia/ CATEGORIES:Cambodia,Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170606T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20170606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170704T051727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170704T052059Z UID:19873-1496736000-1496768400@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:GRAB Taxi First Aid Training | 6 June 2017 | Chiangmai DESCRIPTION:This was the fifth Garb taxi drivers training on basic first aid in Thailand conducted on 6 June 2017 in Chiangmai Province. There were 25 Grab taxi drivers (male 20\, female 5) participating in the first aid training. \nThere were 6 key topics focusing on both theory and practical sessions related to basic standard first aid for the wounds\, choking\, stroke\, heart diseases\, CPR-cardiopulmonary resuscitation\, and referral and transportation to hospitals which were facilitated by four first aid instructors/ specialists from Thai Red Cross Chapter 3 Chiangmai Province. \nAll of participants were received the certificates after completing their attendance of the training course for six hours.  In 2017\, Grab Thailand is planning to organize about 11-12 basic first aid training courses with the technical support from Thai Red Cross  (Training Centre for First Aid and Health Care) and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies CCST Bangkok.  It is expected that over 300 -350 Grab drivers will be equipped and capable to help the victims on the road and to save lives for those in need\, said Mr. Niwattana Assawarakse\, Grab Thailand coordinator. \nFor more information\, please contact Mr. Niwattana Assawarakse \, email: niwattana.as@grabtaxi.com and Dr. Pornsak Khortwong\, IFRC Health Officer\, email: pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/grab-taxi-first-aid-training-6-june-2017-chiangmai/ CATEGORIES:First Aid,Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170531 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170601T050500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T051129Z UID:19138-1496102400-1496188799@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:First Aid Training for Grab Taxi Drivers | May 2017 | Bangkok\, Thailand DESCRIPTION:There were two basic First Aid training courses conducted for 32 Grab taxi drivers in Chiang Mai and in Bangkok in May 2017. In Chiang Mai Province\, there were 18 Grab car drivers participating in the first aid training organized on 16 May 2017 (male 16 \, female 2). Meanwhile\, in Bangkok\, there were 14 Grab taxies\, Grab cars \, and Grab bikes attending the said basic first aid training on 30 May 2017 (male 13\, female 1). There were 6 key topics focusing on both theory and practical sessions related to basic standard first aid for wounds\, choking \, stroke\, heart diseases\, CPR-cardiopulmonary resuscitation and referral and transportation to hospitals by three first aid instructors/ specialists from Training Centre of First Aid and Health Care\, Thai Red Cross Society and hosted by GRAB Thailand. \nIn this year 2017\, there will be 11-12 basic first aid training courses as planned. “It is expected that over 300-350 Grab drivers will be equipped and capable to help the victims on the road and to save lives for those in need”\, said Mr. Niwattana Assawarakse\, Grab Thailand coordinator. For more information\, please contact Mr. Niwattana Assawarakse\, email: niwattana.as@grabtaxi.com and Dr. Pornsak Khortwong\, IFRC Health Officer\, email: pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/first-aid-trainings-for-grab-drivers-may-2017/ CATEGORIES:First Aid,Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170406 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170503T032331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T032408Z UID:18956-1491177600-1491436799@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Psychosocial Support in Community training for Shan Migrants in Chiang Mai | 3-5 April 2017 | Chiang Mai\, Thailand DESCRIPTION:pss-shan-migrants-training-april2017\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n pss-shan-migrants-training-april2017-4\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n pss-shan-migrants-training-april2017-6\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n pss-shan-migrants-training-april2017-7\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n pss-shan-migrants-training-april2017-3\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n pss-shan-migrants-training-april2017-2\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n pss-shan-migrants-training-april2017-5\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \nIn April 2017\, The Life Skills Development Foundation (TLSDF)\, in tandem with the Thai Red Cross Society\, with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society (IFRC)\, at Thai Red Cross Health Station No.3 Chiang Mai\, organized the training on Psychosocial Support (PSS) in Community for Shan migrants\, to help build their capacity to help their own communities when people are in need of psychosocial support. \nAmong the various migrant communities that live in Thailand\, it is estimated that there are approximately 90\,000 Shan migrant workers in Chiang Mai. Part of this large\, and growing\, community\, has experienced significant trauma in their journeys emigrating to Thailand and in their vulnerability to legal protection\, both in Thailand and in Myanmar. Natural disasters\, personal conflicts\, painful experiences\, traffic accidents and myriad social pressures can cause intense psychological stress on individuals and on larger communities. Currently\, there is very little structure in place or resources available to help migrants deal with these issues. \nIn this training\, Thai Red Cross Society provided the technical support with four senior nurses/PSS trainers to facilitate this training for TLSDF/Rak Dek with the technical support from IFRC CCST BKK which facilitated this training. There were 27 community volunteers participating in this PSS trainings. The training was conducted by using the community-based PSS training materials of IFRC Reference Center for phychosocial support which are toolkits with seven modules\, namely\,\n– Crisis events and PSS\n– Stress and coping\n– Loss and grief\n– Community-based Psychosocial Support\n– PSS First Aid and supportive communication\n– Children\n– Supporting volunteers and staff \nThe Feedbacks from each trainee were collected and recorded for further analysis. It was found that the results of the participants’ expectation were high and reached their expectation. They addressed that they will be using this PSS knowledge\, both technical and practical skills\, in helping their family\, friends and migrant communities. Certificates of participation were provided to all participants. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/psychosocial-support-in-community-training-for-shan-migrants-in-chiang-mai-april-2017/ CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170331 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170331T031422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170614T032001Z UID:18655-1490832000-1490918399@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:2nd Training on Basic First Aid for GRAB taxi drivers in Thailand | 30 March 2017 | Bangkok\, Thailand DESCRIPTION:trianing-first-aid-grab-taxi-march2017\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n trianing-first-aid-grab-taxi-march2017-5\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n trianing-first-aid-grab-taxi-march2017-4\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n trianing-first-aid-grab-taxi-march2017-3\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n trianing-first-aid-grab-taxi-march2017-2\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\nTwenty three GRAB taxi\, GRAB cars and GRAB bikes drivers actively participated in first aid training which included basic first aid theory and practical sessions provided by the Thai Red Cross Training Center for First Aid and Health Care. \nThis second training included first aid\, CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation\, choking\, fractures and dislocations\, legs injuries\, preparing and referring to hospitals. Three senior first aid instructors were facilitating according to the standard first aid training course of IFRC. \nBased on the results of this training\, all of the participants mentioned that the levels of confidence to use and practise CPR and chocking in the real situation significantly increased to 75-80 percent. All participants appreciated the training methods\, facilitations and six practical sessions which will be useful to help other people and their families. They mentioned the training reached to more than their expectation. The post-test evaluation was applied for all the trainees before distributing the certificates. \nAdditionally\, GRAB Thailand is planning to conduct nine training sessions for Grab taxi drivers in Bangkok\, Chiang Mai\, Phuket and Khon Kaen provinces in 2017. It is expected that there will be more than 300 Grab taxi drivers receiving knowledge and skills about basic first aid to improve road safety and save lives while working and driving on the streets in this year. \nRead more about the partnership among Grab\, IFRC and Thai Red Cross at http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/news-stories/asia-pacific/thailand/partnering-up-to-make-the-streets-safer-in-thailand-73705/ URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/2nd-training-first-aid-for-grab-taxi-drivers-thailand-march2017/ CATEGORIES:First Aid,Health,Thailand,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170329 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170331T033957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170421T033331Z UID:18663-1490572800-1490745599@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Annual Blood Donation Campaign 2017: "Good Health begins with donating blood every 3 month" | 27-28 March 2017 | Khon Kaen\, Thailand DESCRIPTION:annual-blood-campaign-trc-khon-kaen-march2017-3\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n annual-blood-campaign-trc-khon-kaen-march2017-2\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n annual-blood-campaign-trc-khon-kaen-march2017\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n\nThis blood donation campaign\, organized by The National Blood Donation Centre in accordance with the National Blood Donation Plan 2017 of Thai Red Cross Society. This event was held in Khon Kaen province of Thailand on 27-28 March 2017 to demonstrate the capacity of the Mobile Blood Donation Unit/Service with medical equipment/installations\, the processes of operating Mobile Blood Donation Unit and Medical equipment maintenance of Mobile Blood Donation Unit/Service. There was also visiting of the Fix station (the extended blood service in the community at Kosa Hotel). The theme of this campaign is “Good health begins with donating blood every 3 month”. \nSix participants from Lao Red Cross National Blood Transfusion Centre were cordially invited to take part in the Biennial Blood Campaign 2017 as scheduled. Additionally\, with this campaign\, there were 155 provincial Red Cross committee members from 13 provinces located in the North-Eastern part of Thailand actively attended in this important event. This biennial campaign is not only improving the capacity of the members of Red Cross at the provincial level but also increasing knowledge and public awareness raising in communities in understanding the need of blood to save lives. It was anticipated that this would be a great opportunity for Lao Red Cross National Blood Transfusion Centre to learn and then share the experience for increasing the visibility and the capacities to scale up “the quality of blood services in Laos PDR.” URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/annual-blood-donation-campaign-march2017-thailand/ CATEGORIES:Blood Donation,Health,Orientation,Thailand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170318 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170331T024931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170421T033339Z UID:18651-1489363200-1489795199@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Workshop on Communication Strategy for Blood Donation of Lao National Blood Transfusion Centre | 13-17 March 2017 | Lao PDR DESCRIPTION:According to the commitment between Thai Red Cross Society and Lao Red Cross summarized from the bilateral coordinating meeting in Nong Khai Province in 2015\, Thai Red Cross agreed in principle to  help improving the capacities of Lao National Blood Transfusion Centre (NBTC) in increasing number of new blood donors to achieve the target set for the year 2020. Every year\, 60\,000 blood units are needed in Lao PDR but only 40\,000 blood units are collected from voluntary blood donors. \nRegarding to NBTC’s marketing and communications strategy\, increasing the visibility of communication campaigns and improving the public awareness campaigns of NBTC are the key important processes in order to broadly reach out to the new targeted audiences and new blood donors and young generations and general populations in communities. The peer-to-peer technical support in developing the communication strategy on blood recruitment and blood donation and community and public awareness campaigns was held during 13-17 March 2017 with the support from German Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society\, Country Cluster Support Team (IFRC CCST) in Bangkok. \nAt the end of a workshop\, a team from the National Blood Transfusion Center of Lao Red Cross (LRC) committed to move forward with the ideas\, resources\, guidance and suggestions from Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS) in applying to fit with Laos’ local context. The posters\, short films\, TV spot\, radio spot\, IEC material produced by TRSC are very helpful and useful for LRC to modify and adapt to Laos’ local context. The strategic communication action plan 2017 onwards\, a new logo of NBTC\, four TV and Radio spots  and some selected posters have been developed during the five-day workshop. The new key message of NBTC is “Give blood every 3-4 months makes you healthy.” The peer-to-peer technical support from TRSC is very useful for LRC as observed. German Red Cross very appreciated this peer-to-peer support and thanked TRC and IFRC for this peer-to-peer support that came from bilateral cooperation agreement. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/workshop-communication-strategy-for-blood-donation-of-lao-national-blood-transfusion-centre-march2017/ CATEGORIES:Blood Donation,Health,Lao PDR,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170304 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170307T024846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T022742Z UID:18323-1488153600-1488585599@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:E-WASH Training Sessions | 27 February-3 March 2017 | Lao PDR DESCRIPTION:e-WASH Training Feb 2017 in Lao PDR\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n e-WASH Training Feb 2017 in Lao PDR photo2\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\nFirst training is Training of Trainers on Emergency Water\, Sanitation and Hygiene (e-WASH) response and preparedness for Red Cross WASH focal staff\nSecond training is Training on Emergency WASH response and preparedness for Red Cross Volunteers\n\nThese two training sessions were the first start/first phase of Emergency WASH activities conducted by the Health Promotion Department of Lao Red Cross Society. The two trainings focused on key practical sessions. Water\, Sanitation\, and Hygiene Promotion were highlighted to all participants. \nThe results of the pre/post-tests of True&False Quiz showed that the participants (Training of Trainers e-WASH focal persons)’s knowledge significantly improved from 70% to 95%. The results pre/post-tests of True&False Quiz showed that the participants (RC volunteers)’s knowledge significantly improved from 55% to 67%. In conclusion\, the expectations of the participants were met and satisfied. \nThe  Lao Red Cross staff and volunteers contributed greatly and put a lot of efforts to the success of these two training sessions. The participants were working so hard until late to dig the pit/deep hole of 1.5 metres for two latrines with constructed roof top and wall and the water drainage area/water system for the selected primary school. The community participation and engagement by the community leaders and school principal was the key achievement of these two training in Khammuane Province. \nThe WASH Coordinator from IFRC in Cambodia mentioned that additional two more AP 700 Manpacks will be provided to Laos this year and they are planning to develop the WASH training projects for Laos again this year in one to two provinces depending on the budget availability and the donor decision. The head of Health Promotion Department of Lao Red Cross Society will follow up with the provincial-level entity about the use of AP 700 and latrines constructed in the local primary school. He will also send to IFRC in Bangkok the activity report and financial report within March 2017. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/e-wash-trainings-feb-2017-laos/ CATEGORIES:Health,Training,WASH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170213 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170302T065718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T091423Z UID:18268-1486252800-1486943999@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Emergency Water\, Sanitation and Hygiene (e-WASH) Trainings | 5-12 February 2017 | Cambodia DESCRIPTION:Three Emergency Water\, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) specialised trainings were conducted on  5-12 February 2017 in Prey Veng province\, Cambodia with an aim to enhance the capacity of the National Society for emergency WASH response in future. There were a total of 88 participants including staff and volunteers from the National Headquater and the chapters in three provinces (Svay Rieng\, Bantey Mean Chey and Prey Veng) and also three staff from the Swiss Red Cross and provincial staff such as fire brigade personnel. \nTwo trainings on the use of emergency hygiene promotion (HP) box were also conducted\, participated by 18 Red Cross volunteers and staff from NHQ and Prey Veng province. The participants were trained on proper usage of the items in the HP box during emergencies. These HP boxes are now pre-positioned at the provincial level and NHQ\, together with the two units of Man Packs procured under the pledge. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/e-wash-training-feb-2017-cambodia/ CATEGORIES:Cambodia,Health,Training,WASH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161229T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161229T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20161230T021042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T061340Z UID:17095-1482998400-1483030800@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Epidemic Control for Volunteers (ECV) Training for Community Volunteers in the Highest Malaria and Dengue Prevalence District | 19-21 December 2016 | Lao PDR DESCRIPTION:The training on Epidemic Control for Volunteers for village health volunteers\, head of villages\, and community school teachers was planned and organized during 19-21 December 2016 in Muang Prathumphone\, Champasak Province\, the southern part of Lao PDR and Lao-Thailand border crossing area (Pakse\, Champasak and Chong Mekm Ubol Ratchathani province). \nDr. Bounma Xayasouk\, Director of Department of Health Promotion\, Lao Red Cross reported that the epidemics in the southern provinces have been happening since late 2011 in Attapeu\, Champasak\, Saravan\, Sekong and Savannakhet. In 2013 and 2014\, Lao Red Cross implemented the malaria prevention project in 20 villages in 3 districts of 2 provinces (Champasak and Sekong). Previously\, in 2013\, the Epidemic Control for Volunteers (ECV) training course has been organized by Lao Red Cross for healthcare staff from the headquarter and other 15 provinces. The training documents were translated into Lao language for the said training. After that\, the training could not be extended to other staff at district level due lack of financial support and staff turnover rate. \nThe Ministry of Public Health estimated that without immediate interventions and effective actions for health promotion and control\, Lao PDR could have 61\,000-120\,000 dengue cases in every year. Meanwhile\, in 2013\, dengue cases were reported in Champasak Province. From about 5\,404 cases\, the populations in 7 cases were found dead. As of November 2015\, 1\,313 dengue fever cases were diagnosed in this epidemic area. \nThis year in 2016 Lao Red Cross considered to urgently provide health interventions and reach the local communities and vulnerable populations in these affected and high epidemic areas with effective communication and health-education strategies. The tools of ECV have been implemented and useful for the community volunteers in the previous years. \nThere were 31 village health volunteers\, head of villages\, and community school teachers invited to participate in this ECV training (Male 21\, Female 10 ). The four sessions of epidemic response cycle\, principle of epidemiology\, community tools\, action tools\, and disease tools with ECV manual in Lao language were employed. The group work discussions\, “Zap that mosquito” game and home-visit health-education role plays and health education practices using the community tool focusing on four diseases – Dengue & Zika\, Malaria\, Diarrhea\, and Respiratory infections were highlighted and demonstrated to all participants\, and community mappings and epidemics seasonal calendar were trained. The results of the pre/post-test of True /False/Not Sure quiz showed that the participants’ knowledge were significantly improved from 66% to 98% respectively. The expectations of the participants were met and satisfied. \nAt the end of the training\, Mr. May Sisouvong\, Head of Nakham village said\, “This training is very useful and easy to follow up by a group of community volunteers\, especially the head of the villages and village health volunteers by using it during the diseases epidemics. I understood more about the epidemics’ cycle and he committed to bring all the new knowledge and new health interventions learned from the facilitators back to my village and community by communicating and educating via a loud speaker to our local villagers in order to improve their behavior to prevent and control malaria and dengue in the village.” \nMr. Thongphoun Phothivong\, Teacher\, Nakham Village School\, said\, “I really like the facilitation methods and training materials. The training package of ECV manual will be very useful to apply for school curriculums\, especially for the subject of health education and environmental study and society. This will benefit our students in the school as they will get to know the information about the diseases\, transmission and prevention and control. Hand cleaning steps and information about mosquito-breeding sites to avoid mosquito bites using nets are very useful for the students and local communities to do it to prevent them from malaria and dengue and Zika diseases.” \nMiss. Sengphachanh Zaizanapanhya\, Teacher\, Oudomphanh Village School mentioned\, “This is good timing for ECV training and we are waiting for this kind of training and workshop. I have never been involved in a training like this\, this is my first time and I like it. I have learned a lots during the past three days. I will take all the new skills and updated knowledge back home and talk to our students and villages. I will help our community to prevent and stop malaria and dengue forthe poor people in the communities.” \nLast but not least\, Dr Bounma Xayasouk highlighted\, “Next year we are proposing and requesting the support from IFRC about the CBHFA Mosquito-Borne Diseases and Vector Control in helping the vulnerable populations in affected areas\, particularly in Champasak Province. This initiative scale-up will be useful for the villagers and communities in preparing for community health preparedness and response to the epidemics and the outbreaks beforehand. We really appreciate the great support and contribution from IFRC which continues the assistance to their people as always. If the resources will be available for the next fiscal year 2017\, we will scale up the ECV again to cover more affected local communities.” \nCopies of the Dengue\, Zika\, and Chikungunya Toolkit can be downloaded from here: \n\nZDC Toolkit – Community Module\nZDC Toolkit – School / Youth Module\nZDC Prevention Toolkit URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/epidemic-control-for-volunteers-ecv-training-for-community-volunteers-in-the-highest-malaria-and-dengue-prevalence-district-19-21-december-2016-lao-pdr/ CATEGORIES:Health,Lao PDR,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161217 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20161229T073839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T061422Z UID:17079-1481673600-1481932799@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Community-Based Health and First Aid (CBHFA): Mosquito Borne Diseases and Vector Control and Epidemic Control for Volunteers | 14-16 December 2016 | Lao PDR DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Public Health reported in 2015 that there was high coverage of malaria and dengue fever outbreak in Lao PDR\, in particular in the southern provinces of Lao PDR\, among these\, Champasak Province had the highest situation. In order to prevent the incidence of these diseases outbreak\, Lao Red Cross has organized a training to build capacity for Lao Red Cross staff at district and provincial levels in epidemic control for them to transfer these knowledge and skills to communities in the areas under their responsibility. \nThis is the first roll out of CBHFA Mosquito-Borne Diseases and Vector Control and Epidemic Control for Volunteers in Lao PDR to provide and increase the capacity building of Red Cross health personnel working in four provinces located in the deep south of Lao PDR i.e. Sekong\, Saravane\, Attapeu and Champasak provinces. These four provinces are the risk-prone areas of dengue and malaria epidemics. \nIn the four key topics of ECV there were group-work discussion\, “Zap that mosquito” game and role plays\, health-education practices and community mappings using a community tool focusing on three diseases – Dengue and Zika\, Diarrhea and Polio\, which were highlighted and demonstrated to the participants. The results of True/False/Not Sure pre-test and post-test showed that the participants’ knowledge was significantly improved from 73% to 96% respectively. \nThere were 15 health personnel from the health divisions of four Red Cross provincial branches actively participating in this first roll-out training course. There were ten female and five male representatives from the four provinces. The theory and practical sessions were employed with ECV manual\, epidemic’s response cycle\, principle of epidemiology\, community tools\, action tools\, and disease tools\, in Lao language. \nFor the next step\, Lao Red Cross is planning to organize the ECV training for community volunteers in Muang Pathoumphone District\, Champasak Province\, during 19-21 December 2016. There will be 20 community volunteers and 10 teachers participating in the ECV training in the district level. This initiative scale-up will be useful for the villagers and communities in preparing for community health preparedness and response to the epidemics and the outbreaks beforehand. \nEspecially\, the community volunteers will be familiarized and conceptualized themselves with the ECV manual and disease tools\, action tools\, and community tools before the epidemics occur in their communities. \nCopies of the Denue\, Zika\, and Chikungunya Toolkit can be downloaded from here: \n\nZDC Toolkit – Community Module\nZDC Toolkit – School / Youth Module\nZDC Prevention Toolkit URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/cbhfa-mosquito-borne-diseases-and-vector-control-and-epidemic-control-for-volunteers-14-16-december-2016-lao-pdr/ CATEGORIES:Health,Lao PDR,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161209 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170104T033521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T061454Z UID:17212-1480982400-1481241599@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:Mosquito-Borne Diseases Workshop for Red Cross Health Workers | 6-8 December 2016 | Viet Nam DESCRIPTION:Dengue\, Chikungunya and more recently the Zika virus pose an increasing threat to vulnerable populations worldwide. All of these vector-borne diseases are endemic to various countries in Asia and Pacific and in some countries infection rates\, particularly of Dengue\, have reached alarming proportions. \n \nOn 6 to 8 December 2016\, the Viet Nam Red Cross Society\, in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies organized a mosquito-borne diseases workshop for Red Cross health workers from four National Societies of Cambodia\, Laos\, Thailand and Viet Nam. The workshop\, which was supported by the Finnish and New Zealand Red Cross Societies\, focused on improving the participants’ knowledge around vector-borne diseases and exploring solutions to issues faced by the health workers in their respective communities. The workshop was also an opportunity to pilot the Zika\, Dengue and Chikungunya Prevention Toolkit recently developed by the IFRC. \nThe four Southeast Asia countries have seen a similar rise in dengue cases. In Viet Nam\, nearly 99\,000 dengue cases were reported in 2016\, as opposed to around 83\,000 cases in 2015. There have been reports of 93 Zika virus cases in the country\, 77 of which occurred in Ho Chi Minh City\, the country’s largest city. \n“Having this type of training is crucial at this point in time\, as it will help us as health workers to address the situation before it worsens\,” said Dao Thi Thanh Tam\, Under-Secretary General and the Director of Healthcare Department for the Viet Nam Red Cross Society. \n“This was a very participatory training where everyone got the chance to be involved\,” said Sok Long\, the Director of the Healthcare Department at the Cambodian Red Cross. “Throughout the workshop\, there was a lot of practical sessions\, that will help us apply theory into practice for our work in the community.” \nKym Blechynden\, the IFRC’s Regional Emergency Health Coordinator for Asia Pacific\, says that mosquito-borne diseases including Zika\, Dengue and Chikungunya kill more than 725\,000 people globally each year. \n“These diseases are largely preventable and we must do more to stop what has become a silent disaster\,” she says. “The IFRC is partnering with National Societies across Asia-Pacific to roll out a new Zika-Dengue-Chikunguya (ZDC) Toolkit which enables communities to take action to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and prevent transmission.” \n \nThe Toolkit contains Community and School Prevention Modules and a toolkit of resources and games to print out and use. It can be used by Red Cross volunteers and anyone working with communities to pass on knowledge and skills in prevention and response on Zika\, Dengue and Chikungunya. It helps volunteers and communities to understand the cause\, symptoms\, treatment and the prevention of these diseases. The resource can be adapted and used in existing community health programmes and activities\, integrated with other sector activities and it can also be adapted for use in emergencies and after disasters. \nAs climate change shifts the distribution of mosquitoes to new areas\, mosquito control programmes\, community empowerment and awareness campaigns are proven strategies to reduce the impacts of vector-borne diseases. Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers play a key role in their community\, particularly in school outreach programmes and activities targeted around prevention efforts. These community-based activities need to be sustained to ensure long-lasting disease control. \nDuring the workshop the participants took part in piloting the Toolkit’s usability and effectiveness. On the last day participants worked in their National Society groups to plan how they could integrate mosquito-borne disease prevention activities into core business and how the Toolkit activities could be included into current or proposed programmes and activities. \nCopies of the Dengue\, Zika\, and Chikungunya Toolkit can be downloaded from here: \n\nZDC Toolkit – Community Module\nZDC Toolkit – School / Youth Module\nZDC Prevention Toolkit URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/mosquito-borne-diseases-workshop-for-red-cross-health-workers-6-8-december-2016-vietnam/ CATEGORIES:Health,Viet Nam,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161202 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170116T073406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T021242Z UID:17465-1480550400-1480636799@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:World AIDS Day by Thai Red Cross Society | 1 December 2016 | Thailand DESCRIPTION:For World AIDS Day 2016\, Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre (TRCARC) brought World AIDS Day to life in the communities by organizing special events to raise awareness of the role that individuals and communities could play in preventing the spread of HIV. The events promoted Free HIV testing and encourage individuals and their partners to know their HIV status at Anonymous Clinic and in the prison in Pathumthani province\, and screening and discussion of VD\, TB and Hepatitis B & C. Also occurred was activities to disseminate HIV/AIDS information to the public following the UN’s theme for this year’s World AIDS Day which is Hands Up for #HIV Prevention. \nActivities\n1. Communication through the social media outlets about HIV prevention\, testing and treatment\n– Online HIV risk reduction message to communicate accurate information about HIV\, HIV risk\, and ways to prevent both acquisition and transmission\n= Promotion of free HIV Testing on World AIDS Day \n2. On 1 December 2016\, TRCARC joined the official World AIDS Day Celebration at Anonymous Clinic.\n– Booth exhibition\n– Free HIV testing was offered on World AIDS Day on 1 December\n– Black ribbons were distributed \n3. Students Debate & Debunk HIV Myths at Tessaban 2 Wat Saneha School in Nakhon Pathom province. This province\, located approximately 70 kilometers away to the South of Thailand from Bangkok was chosen for several reasons; the first being that it is one of the zones where TRCARC presently work for Harm Reduction\, and the second being that TRCARC wanted to bring our message of HIV/AIDS education to an area with low socio-economic. \n  \n  \n  \n4. Prisoners Debate & Debunk HIV Myths at the prison in Prathumthani Province. This province\, located approximately 60 kilometers to the North of Thailand from Bangkok was chosen for several reasons; the first being that it is one of the zones where TRCARC presently works for Harm Reduction\, and the second being that TRCARC wanted to bring our message of HIV/AIDS education to an area where there is drug use. There were a debate\, an exhibition and a quiz session. \n  \n  \n  \nOutcomes\n• Using of the social networking sites to bridge communication among a diverse range of users\, in various geographic and social contexts\, leveraged through pre-existing platforms and with attention to the roles of anonymity and confidentiality in communication about HIV prevention and treatment\, continues to increase and becomes more widespread.\n• 172 people got free HIV testing on World AIDS Day.\n• The event was well attended. A total of 1\,714 students in the school came including upper secondary school students\, teachers\, villagers authorities\, district government staff and TRCARC staff.\n• 100 students and 100 prisoners were able to identify and discuss basic truths and myths surrounding HIV. They highlighted the importance of education as a preventive measure against HIV/AIDS.\n• Distributed condoms and lubricant\, printed with “PrEP helps prevent HIV” message with the key facts about HIV/AIDS on the back\, which promoted practical link between HIV/AIDS and safe sex.\n• Students campaigned for World AIDS Day in public by wearing the campaign t-shirts especially produced for the occasion.\n• The audience actively engaged with the debate showing laughter and applause. It was expected that this activity helped to increase HIV/AIDS knowledge. It is hoped that people change their attitude and behavior towards people living with HIV (PLHIV) as the drama performance showed people how to support PLHIV.\n• Participants in the quiz session demonstrated good knowledge of the HIV/AIDS information presented.\n• The materials distributed to the audience and displayed in the exhibition were well received. We hope that the provision of this information helps to provide ongoing support to increase knowledge and change individuals and communities behaviors and attitudes. URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/world-aids-day-2016-thai-red-cross/ CATEGORIES:AIDS,Health,Thailand END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161129T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T034214 CREATED:20170102T073537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T065821Z UID:17154-1480406400-1480698000@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org SUMMARY:28th Asian Red Cross and Red Crescent HIV/AIDS Network Meeting & Capacity Building Workshop | 29 November-2 December 2016 | Jakarta\, Indonesia DESCRIPTION:Group Photo of 28th Asian Red Cross and Red Crescent HIV/AIDS Network in Jakarta 2016. \nThe 28th Asian Red Cross and Red Crescent HIV/AIDS Network (ART) Annual Meeting & Capacity Building Workshop was held in Jakarta\, Indonesia\, from 29 November  to 2 December  2016. \nThe ART was established as part of the overall response to the recommendations enshrined in the Beijing Declaration\, signed by all National Societies attending the IV Asia Pacific Conference in May 1993. ART is a regional network of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ HIV and AIDS professionals\, from South East and East Asia. ART assists to strengthen National Red Cross / Red Crescent Society capacities to deliver and sustain scaled-up HIV programmes which seek to promote the respect of Human Rights in all aspects through the: \n\nPrevention of further HIV infections\nExpanding HIV care\, treatment\, and support\nReducing HIV stigma and discrimination\n\nART collaborates and cooperates with the Federation and its representatives\, Asia Pacific Network of PLHIV (APN+) and other networks in responding to the requests and needs of National Societies in developing strategies and activities which focus on HIV and AIDS within the region. \nTo learn more about Cambodian Red Cross HIV programme\, see this external link. \nObjectives of the Meeting: \n\nTo provide operational & financial updates of the Network\nTo finalize future plans & directions of the network\nTo provide capacity building to ART members\n\nThis meeting provided an opportunity for current network officers to report the 2016 ART progress and financial report. This meeting also finalized the networks’ 2017 plans and budget. This year\, IFRC supported the meeting in providing capacity building sessions geared towards providing update programmatic activities of IFRC related to HIV prevention. \nThe meeting was hosted by the Indonesian Red Cross\, funded from ART funds and with the contribution of the IFRC. ART Funds comprise of the Annual Contribution of ART Member NS and from the financial support of Japanese Red Cross Society. \nDiscussion during the 28th Asian Red Cross and Red Crescent HIV/AIDS Network in Jakarta. \nThe event consisted of: \n\nDay 1: Capacity Building Workshop\nDay 2: Discussion about ART progress report / operational activities / financial report/ highlights of NS activities in 2016.\nDay 3: 12th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP)/IAS participation report/ Harm reduction training Re-Echo 2016/ ART review and revised TOR and approval\nDay 4: Discussion about the management\, visibility\, fund raising\, proposal development and planning for the 29th ART meeting and evaluation of the ART meeting.\n\n  \nWorkshop documents or presentations: \n\nIntroduction to HIV in emergencies [ppt\, 0.9 MB]\nCommunity-based service delivery model [ppt\, 1 MB]\nActivity-based costing for health programmes [ppt\, 0.5 MB]\nProgress Report of ART 2016 [ppt\, 0.09 MB]\nParticipation report of 12th International Conference on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific [pdf\, 1.9 MB]\nSharing Experiences HIV Project networking of PMI East Jakarta [pdf\, 1.5 MB]\nParticipation report of 21st International AIDS Conference [pdf\, 5 MB]\nCare and support for people living with HIV/AIDS Lao Red Cross Report Jan – Jun 2016 [pdf\, 1.5 MB]\n\n  \nAdministrative documents: \n\nConcept note\nAgenda\nLetter from the chair person of ART HIV/AIDS Network to attendees\n\n  \nFor more information\, contact: Dr. Pornsak Khortwong at Pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/28th-asian-red-cross-and-red-crescent-hivaids-network-meeting-capacity-building-workshop-29-nov-2-dec-2016-jakarta-indonesia/ CATEGORIES:AIDS,Health,Indonesia,Meeting,Workshop END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR