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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161220
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20170109T074401Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Empowerment Programme | 17-19 December 2016 | Ho Chi Min City Chapter\, Viet Nam RC
DESCRIPTION:Ho Chi Minh chapter\, Viet Nam Red Cross\, inspired by Da Nang chapter\, has initiated Youth Empowerment programme from 17-19 December. Their main theme of the activity was gender equality in community. Youth and Volunteering Officer from IFRC supported this activity by coaching and guiding 20 students (12 females\, 8 males) from Quang Trung College. Those 20 youths made awareness raising activity by the creation of a drama targeting 100 community people including college students. \n \nKey Outcomes of the Activity \n\nAwareness raising for 100 people in HCM about gender equality.\n20 youths were motivated to conduct this activity further in their college. As a side technical discussion\, Youth Director of VNRC requested an expansion of this programme into other provinces with different topics of social inclusion.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/youth-empowerment-programme-17-19-december-2016-ho-chi-min-city-chapter-viet-nam-rc/
CATEGORIES:Viet Nam,Workshop,Youth and Volunteering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161218
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20170105T030554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T084052Z
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SUMMARY:Singapore Red Cross Youth Red Wave Rising - Pledge to Build Community Resilience | 17 December 2016 | Singapore
DESCRIPTION:On 17 December 2016\, to commemorate its 65th anniversary\, the Singapore Red Cross Youth pledged to boost community resilience in Singapore by championing blood donation\, helping the disadvantaged\, and educating their community on emergency and disaster preparedness\, through a series of activities over the next year. \nInspired by SG Secure and themed “Red Wave Rising”\, the pledge was launched by Mr. Baey Yam Keng\, Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Culture\, Community at the Tampines Hub. \nMr. Baey said\, “In light of security attacks across the world\, the need for Singapore to be vigilant and prepared has never been more urgent. It is crucial that all of us do our part to build emergency preparedness in our community. I hope the Red Cross Youth will serve as catalysts in engaging citizens to contribute to community resilience by donating blood\, practicing first-aid\, and looking out for one another.” \nThe 10\,000-strong Red Cross Youth movement aged 9 to 35 kicked off their 65th anniversary celebrations with a commitment to rally the community to donate 6\,500 units of blood over the next year. \nHighlighting the significance of the blood donation pledge\, Mr Sahari Ani\, Director of the Singapore Red Cross Youth\, said\, “A robust blood supply is critical to saving lives during everyday emergencies\, and more so in times of crisis. With the ageing population in Singapore\, our aim is to increase the percentage of youth blood donors from the current 28 percent to 35 percent\, in order to have a sustainable blood supply. As passionate youth leaders\, the Red Cross Youth are in a good position to encourage and inspire their peers and fellow citizens to become blood donors.” \nWasting no time in taking action\, the 250 Red Cross Youth present at the outreach distributed blood donation pledge cards to Tampines residents\, and engaged some 74 retail merchants and hawkers in Tampines to display a blood donation sticker in support of the lifesaving cause. \nIn line with their commitment to prepare the community for emergencies\, the Red Cross Youth also distributed 100 Food Aid packs to needy households in Tampines\, gave out SG Secure information packs and held first-aid demonstrations\, to equip residents with knowledge and supplies for emergencies. \nNoting that the efforts of the Singapore Red Cross Youth align with global and national initiatives for resilience\, Mr Sahari said\, “In the last 65 years\, the Red Cross Youth have significantly expanded the scope of their service\, from a CCA in school to a platform for humanitarian leadership in the community. It is timely for the Red Cross Youth to play an active part in driving SG Secure’s call to strengthen our defense against crisis. \nThe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)\, of which the Singapore Red Cross is a member\, has also adopted the vision of One Billion Coalition for Resilience. It is a transformative initiative to scale up community and civic action to strengthen resilience. By 2025\, the global Red Cross Movement hopes that at least one billion people around the world will take steps towards strengthening resilience.” \nAs part of their 65th anniversary celebrations\, the Red Cross Youth will also be launching the sale of four limited edition teddy bears\, to raise funds for local community services run by the Singapore Red Cross. Public can call 6664 0500 or email admin.rcy@redcross.sg to purchase the bears.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/singapore-red-cross-youth-red-wave-rising/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161217
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161229T073839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T061422Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161213T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161228T093258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T061433Z
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SUMMARY:Dissemination Workshop and Training on Gender & Diversity |  13-15 December 2016 | Cambodia
DESCRIPTION:With technical and funding supports from IFRC\, the Cambodian Red Cross organizes 3-day Dissemination Workshop and Training on Gender and Diversity to all 25 Red Cross Branch Directors\, staff and programme managers in total of 47 persons on 13-15 December 2016 in Cambodia. \nObjectives of the training: \n\nTo promote gender and diversity policy among Red Cross staff\, volunteers and youth in CRC /NHQ and 25 Red Cross Branches.\nTo improve the knowledge and capacity of CRC NHQ/ Branch staff in their work to reduce Gender and Diversity inequality.\nTo promote the gender and diversity work\, engage with other actors as well as establish linkages with other networks.\nTo disseminate gender and diversity policy to all branch Directors\, staff and programme managers.\n\nThe event was co-facilitated by Cambodian Red Cross and the Ministry of Women Affairs. \nThe agenda and powerpoint presentations will be uploaded shortly. \nSee the report.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/dissemination-workshop-and-training-on-gender-diversity-13-15-dec-2016-cambodia/
CATEGORIES:Cambodia,Gender and Diversity,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161217
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20170109T071859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T061442Z
UID:17371-1481500800-1481932799@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Youth as Agents of Behavioural Change (YABC) Peer Educators Training | 12-16 December 2016 | Lao PDR
DESCRIPTION:The Youth as Agents of Behavioural Change (YABC) Peer Educators training in Laos was held by facilitation of Youth and Volunteering Officer from IFRC together with two Thai Red Cross facilitators (one staff and one volunteer) on 12-16 December 2016 targeting 20 participants from the Ministry of Education\, Red Cross HQ (DM\, Health and Youth)\, Red Cross Youth Clubs from the high school and university\, Youth Union and one staff from Thai Red Cross Youth Bureau. The training was supported by the IFRC CCST budget and inaugurated with the attendance of Vice President of Lao Red Cross\, Thongphachanh. \n \nKey Outcomes of the Training \n\nParticipants had a clear understanding of YABC with knowledge\, skills and practices.\nParticipants developed their action plans and discussed about the collaboration between different stakeholders.\nYouth empowerment action for the community was planned for 2017 and IFRC will support this.\n\nThis training had two impacts:  \n1) Thai Red Cross YABC youth were mobilised to be co-facilitators under the coach of Youth and Volunteering Officer and gained facilitation experience and decided to roll out this programme in Thai RC youth activities. \n2) It became one opportunity of partnership and advocacy between all youth stakeholders in Laos such as the Ministry of Education\, Youth Union and RCY. They developed their joint actions to motivate the other youth to join the RC and community actions with high zeal.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/youth-as-agents-of-behavioural-change-yabc-peer-educators-training-12-16-december-2016-lao-pdr/
CATEGORIES:Lao PDR,Training,Youth and Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161209
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161209
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161228T095346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T041739Z
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SUMMARY:Youth in School Safety Facilitators Training | 5-8 December 2016 | Myanmar Red Cross
DESCRIPTION:In order to add value to the School Based Disaster Risk Reduction project in Myanmar funded by Hong Kong Red Cross\, Myanmar Red Cross conducted Youth in School Safety Facilitators training for a purpose of integration between Disaster Management and Organizational Development/Youth as the youth empowerment initiative. \nObjectives of the Workshop \n\nTo enhance the capacity of Myanmar Red Cross School Safety with meaningful involvement of youth volunteers to be facilitators in order to roll out school safety initiative into all schools over the country through the Regional Youth in School Safety tool.\nTo provide an opportunity to youth and volunteers to expand Red Cross Youth clubs and junior Red Cross youth members to join the Red Cross programmes with a children-friendly training module.\n\nThe Youth in School Safety Facilitators training in Myanmar was held on 5-8 December 2016. It was facilitated by Youth and Volunteering Officer\, DRR Officer and two Myanmar RC youth facilitators as co-facilitators in close cooperation with the OD and DM department of MRCS. \n  \nKey Outcomes of the Training \n\nParticipants had clear understanding of the school safety framework with 3 pillars\, and the concept of school safety action.\nParticipants became the first-time facilitators in school safety through the demonstration at school and built confidence to continue to be youth facilitators\nParticipants developed their action plans to extend this programme to their communities/towns with their own resources and with the practice of the guide.\n\nFinally\, the OD and DM department recognized the youth facilitators as key players for their School Safety programme and appreciated the training module and would like to integrate this module into School Safety programme from 2017 onwards. \nPlease see the report and agenda.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/youth-in-school-safety-programme-myanmar-red-cross-5-8-december-2016/
CATEGORIES:Disaster risk reduction,Myanmar,School Safety,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161205
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20170105T035125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T084042Z
UID:17289-1480809600-1480895999@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:International Volunteer Day Community on the Go by Singapore Red Cross | 4 December 2016 | Singapore
DESCRIPTION:International Volunteer Day (IVD)\, usually held every 5 December around the world\, is aimed at recognising the role of volunteers in uplifting the humanitarian agenda. \nOn 4 December\, Singapore Red Cross (SRC) commemorated International Volunteer Day (IVD) by creating awareness and re-acquainting volunteers and members with the local humanitarian services of the Singapore Red Cross. Volunteers learnt about SRC’s FoodAid\, TransportAid\, ElderAid and Red Cross Home for the Disabled. \nThemed “Community on the Go!”\, this year’s IVD saw volunteers from different walks of life gathering at Red Cross House. They later visited the Red Cross Home for the Disabled (RCHD) at Lengkok Bahru and Red Cross Training Campsite (RCTC) at Jalan Khairuddin. For the volunteers\, it was an opportunity not only to learn more about SRC\, but to interact with fellow volunteers. \nAt the first stop at RCHD\, the volunteers received a tutorial on how to make towel lollipops. They also enjoyed signing their names on the banner with the “C.L.A.R.E. @ Tampines” printed on it. C.L.A.R.E\, which stands for Community-Led Action for Resilience\, is one of SRC’s flagship services that mobilises volunteers to care\, befriend\, and build resilience amongst the vulnerable members of the community. One of the ElderAid volunteers present at the event was 43 year-old Mrs. Ravis Cherry Tan. She has been volunteering for almost three years. She is as dedicated a volunteer as she is a dedicated wife and a mother. \nThe last stop for the day’s tour was at the RCTC. The campsite is used as a platform for the youth to learn\, interact\, and bond with each others. It is also used to host leadership and instructor training programmes. At the site\, the volunteers were treated to a sumptuous spread and photo opportunities\, much to the delight of those who brought their families along. \nFifteen year-old Siva Arunachala\, who attended IVD with his father\, a long-time volunteer\, was clearly pleased with the event. He had visited the campsite as a Red Cross Youth\, where he learnt first aid. He looks forward to more volunteering opportunities with the Red Cross\, such as blood donation drives. \nAnother volunteer who was very happy to be part of this year’s IVD was Johnson Ong\, 53. When asked about what motivated him to start volunteering\, he said that he has passion for helping people. \nVeteran volunteer\, Tang Chun Tuck only had good words to say of Johnson\, “He doesn’t do it (volunteering) alone\, he does it with other people. He inspires and encourages others to do it too.” \nAn inspiring man himself\, Chun Tuck shared he has been serving the Red Cross since he was twelve years old. Now 64\, Chun Tuck said that he still wants to donate blood. However\, he comically lamented\, “My blood is too old. We want more young blood!” \nIt was indeed a fun-filled day for the volunteers: a special day for the people who are always on the go\, and whose happiness lies in serving the community.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/international-volunteer-day-community-on-the-go-by-singapore-red-cross-4-december-2016/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161202
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20170116T073406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T021242Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161202
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20170104T044726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T084333Z
UID:17227-1480550400-1480636799@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Philippine Red Cross Joins World AIDS Day 2016 | 1 December 2016 | Philippines
DESCRIPTION:According to UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS) fact sheet of 2016\, globally\, roughly 78 million people have become infected with HIV since the start of the epidemic. While approximately 39.8 Million people were living with HIV\, and only 17 million of them were accessing antiretroviral therapy. Moreover\, about 40.8 million people have died from AIDS-related illnesses since the start of the epidemic. \nIn the Philippines\, as of October 2016\, a total of 38\,114 cases were recorded since the first case of HIV was diagnosed in January 1984. Of the total cases\, 84% were reported from January 2011 to October 2016. \nBased on the epidemic trends of National HIV/AIDS & STI Surveillance and Strategic Information Unit\, Epidemiology Bureau of the Department of Health (DOH)\, 26 individuals are estimated to be newly diagnosed with HIV per day. \nPeople Living with HIV do not transmit the virus by handshakes\, casual talks\, staying in the same room and/or even sharing of utensils while eating. People Living with HIV (PLHIV) are facing bigger issues other than the disease they have acquired but the discrimination and stigma they are encountering. \nThe Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues to uphold one of its missions as an advocate to halt the spread of HIV and AIDS by raising public awareness. And this resulted in a great number of individuals having already been educated about HIV and AIDS\, as well as the process of how to get tested. \nMoreover\, The PRC fully supports the anti-stigma campaign and conducts programs and activities for its implementation around the organization’s programs and services. As part of moving forward\, the PRC foresees that aside from HIV/AIDS knowledge-dissemination campaign\, the anti-discrimination and anti-stigma should also be given emphasis. This campaign will protect the rights and privileges of all PLHIVs. \nThe Movement already has initiated several activities that promote the Zero Discrimination Campaign on HIV/AIDS. Also\, the PRC adopts the “Workplace Policy” in accordance with the National and International Law and Conferences that creates a chance for the PLHIV to work and live as usual in PRC environment. \n In celebration of World AIDS Day\, the PRC initiates activities that aims to amplify national awareness and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. A total of 171 participated during the HIV/AIDS symposium held at 2nd Floor of PRC tower. The symposium started with giving trivia about HIV/AIDS and World AIDS Day. It was then followed by the launching of “Workplace Policy” on HIV/AIDS and an audio-visual campaign-presentation was also shown. The resource speaker discussed the topics of HIV/AIDS within the community and PLHIVs’ chances and challenges. A message from PRC Chairman Richard Gordon ended the symposium. \n\nStarting end of November\, PRC Chapters nationwide participated in the countdown for 15\,000 Hands Up for #HIVprevention. The mechanism of the campaign was on their palms where they wrote their advocacy messages to show support to PLHIVs and to commemorate the people who have died because of HIV and AIDS. They rose their hands up and had their photographs taken\, then posted them on their different social media accounts. Also\, the Chapters conducted different initiatives in celebration of World AIDS Day such as candle lighting\, human ribbon formation\, information dissemination on HIV/AIDS\, parade/walk\, run for a cause\, masquerade party\, participation in different local HIV/AIDS sector activities. \nIn this endeavour of the PRC\, this battle is not only against the spread of HIV/AIDS\, but as well as the issues surrounding it and community involvement is the best method to win it. The PRC will continuously mobilize the Red Cross’ 143 volunteers to visit communities and disseminate information about HIV/AIDS\, promote preventive measures\, as well as distribute condoms to promote safe sex. Also\, PRC will integrate counselling sessions for pre- and post-HIV/AIDS testing on its program. This mission will not only require putting our hands up for HIV prevention but standing up for what the humanity needs. \n  \n\nFeatured Video\nA video made for the occasion of World AIDS Day 2016 highlighting being against discrimination of HIV-infected people in workplaces.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/philippines-red-cross-joins-world-aids-day-1-december-2016/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161130T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161214T053350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T061744Z
UID:16764-1480492800-1480525200@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Launch of DRR and Law: Checklist Assessment Report in Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:IFRC share recommendations from the DRR and Law Report with the Disaster Management Authority of Indonesia\, BNPB \nIndonesia continues to demonstrate its global leadership on disaster risk management\, with its recent launch of its Strengthening  Law and Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia: Checklist Assessment Report in Jakarta. The research undertaken by Indonesia Red Cross (PMI) and IFRC\, with financial support provided by the Government of Canada and Canadian Red Cross\, provides an assessment of Indonesia’s legal and policy framework for disaster risk reduction\, using the  Checklist on the  Law and DRR which was developed jointly by UNDP and IFRC.  The Checklist supports government and other stakeholders to assess their country’s laws and policies against ten key areas –  from how well integrated DRR is integrated in  sectorial laws like education\, housing  and land use planning to  how community participation is mandated in risk reduction decision making. \nTsunami\, including the development of a very sophisticated disaster management  legal system – there are some areas that require further attention. These issues relate to\, among others\, stronger institutional mechanisms for horizontal coordination on DRR across the sectors\, as well as vertical coordination from national to village level. There also needs to be greater priority placed on implementation\, particularly at the village level and ensuring communities are actively engaged in decision making. The report clearly lays out recommendations under each of the checklist questions on ways that risk reduction can be better integrated into the laws and regulations in Indonesia and provides a strong evidence base for future action. \nLaunch of the DRR and Law Report during the Partners for Resilience Events in Jakarta \nThe report was launched as part of the Partners for Resilience (PfR) event held in Jakarta on 30 November 2016.  Partners for Resilience is an alliance of humanitarian\, development\, climate and environmental civil society organizations globally\, including in  in Indonesia who work together to promote the application of Integrated Risk Management (IRM) to strengthen and protect livelihoods of vulnerable communities\, primarily against climate-related natural hazards\, and with special attention for inclusivity and the role of gender. The DRR and Law report provides a strong evidence base for their ongoing advocacy and influence efforts in Indonesia. PMI and IFRC will continue to work through this alliance to ensure that recommendations from the report are considered and acted on in Indonesia. \n  \nThis update is also published in ifrc.org at this link. \n  \nSee also:  \n\nStrengthening Law and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Indonesia – Checklist Assessment Report\nChecklist on Law and Disaster Risk Reduction\nStrengthening law and disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Indonesia – Consultation Workshop | 29 Feb 2016 | Indonesia
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/launch-of-the-drr-and-law-report-30-nov-2016-jakarta/
CATEGORIES:Disaster Law,Indonesia,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161128T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161214T052254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170209T024740Z
UID:16762-1480320000-1480438800@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:ASEAN Youth Regional Workshop for the development of Youth Development Index | 28-29 November 2016 | Jakarta\, Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:IFRC representative and the SEAYN chair (Mr. Novey Robert Dolde\, Philippines Red Cross Youth Council President) were invited to attend the Regional Workshop for the Development of ASEAN Youth Development Index (YDI) from the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta\, Indonesia from 28-29 November 2016. The main objectives of the workshop were: \n\nTo present\, gather and validate data by the ASEAN consultants for the first ASEAN YDI report.\nTo review and finalize YDI framework\, domains and indicators.\nTo develop national YDI and ASEAN YDI report outline.\n\nIFRC shared relevant experiences and suggestions on the development of ASEAN YDI. One of main outcomes of the workshop was that IFRC became a key stakeholder to the ASEAN Youth development together with the ASEAN Member States (AMS) and relevant UN organisations such as UNICEF\, UNFPA and UNESCO including UNV. \nIFRC will be the attending the next Senior Officials Meeting on Youth (SOMY) to finalise the first YDI report. IFRC and SEAYN Chair proposed some more practical key indicators to the Domains and Indicators developed by the ASEAN consultant to be included in the ASEAN YDI report.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/asean-youth-regional-workshop-for-the-development-of-youth-development-index-28-29-nov-2016-jakarta-indonesia/
CATEGORIES:Indonesia,Workshop,Youth and Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161128T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161130T070726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180330T092448Z
UID:16294-1480320000-1480438800@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:A Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement workshop on Disability Inclusion and Victim Assistance in Southeast Asia | 28-29 Nov 2016 | Bangkok\, Thailand
DESCRIPTION:The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement workshop on Disability Inclusion and Victim Assistance in Southeast Asia was held in Bangkok\, Thailand\, 28-29 November 2016\, by the Thai Red Cross Society\, ICRC\, IFRC and Norwegian Red Cross. \nThis workshop was a follow up of the earlier Movement workshop in Hanoi\, Vietnam\, March 2015\, on enhanced implementation of the Movement Strategy on Landmines\, Cluster Munition and other Explosive Remnants of War. The participants developed a plan of action which included commitments to increased action on treaty promotion\, risk reduction and victim assistance. \nThis workshop is intended to identify concrete ways to implement the Strategic Framework in Southeast Asia and to assist in identifying best practices for the Movement within Southeast Asia and globally. \nAn important focal point in the Movement’s efforts to better respond to the needs of people with disabilities is the ICRC’s Special Fund for the Disabled (SFD). The SFD is in the process of scaling up its role as a Disability Solution Centre for implementation of the Strategic Framework on Disability inclusion. The workshop will also be a forum to introduce the ambitions and potential support that the SFD could provide to NSs in the region\, and to share insights on the role that regional and partner NSs can play in ensuring access to and follow-up for physical rehabilitation services. \n  \nObjectives of the Workshop: \n\nIdentify approaches and action points for implementation of the Strategic Framework on disability inclusion by National Societies (NS) in Southeast Asia and identify the types of expertise\, capacities and assistance needed to enable implementation.\nFacilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned among NSs in Southeast Asia and relevant PNSs\, and support regional cooperation within the Movement in this field.\nSupport the ICRC’s Special Fund for the Disabled in identifying steps to enhance their future participation in the development of a Disability Reference Centre for the Movement.\nFollow up to the 2015 Hanoi workshop focus on the Convention on Cluster Munitions through a side event for senior or policy staff of the National Societies from Thailand\, Cambodia and Vietnam and ICRC to coordinate efforts for adherence to the Convention by their States.\n\n  \nWorkshop documents: \n\nConcept note\nProgram / Agenda\nReport\n\n  \nWorkshop presentations (that we managed to gather): \nOverview session – The Movement’s Strategic Framework on Disability Inclusion and within the global context: \n\nThe Movement’s Strategic Framework\, Stephen Wainwright\, Coordinator\, Social Inclusion and Protection\, IFRC\, Geneva\nConvention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – implementation update\, Monthian Buntan\, Member of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities & Member\, National Legislative Assembly\, Royal Thai Parliament\nSuccesses and key challenges in Southeast Asia\, Saowalak Thongkuay\, Disabled People’s International\, Asia-Pacific Regional Office\, Bangkok\nCommunity-based development\, rehabilitation and inclusion: added value and lessons learned\, Somchai Rungslip\, Committee Member\, Foundation for Children with Disabilities\, Thailand\nIFRC support for Movement efforts in Southeast Asia\, Hervé Gazeau\, DRR Manager\, IFRC-Bangkok\n\nStrategic Framework Objective 1: All components of the Movement adopt a disability inclusive approach: \n\nNew Strategy and Ambitions of the ICRC’s Special Fund for the Disabled\, Max Deneu and Samuel Racine\, ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled\, Geneva\nPromoting inclusion: practical approaches\, David Curtis\, DI Consultant\nCambodian Red Cross experience on data collection and use of data in programming and dialogue with local authorities\, Mom Chanthy\, Deputy Director\, Health Dept. & Mom Phireak\, Coordinator\, Safer Rural Community Program\, Cambodian Red Cross\n\nStrategic Framework Objective 2: Persons with disabilities have equal access to the services and programs the Movement provides\, enabling their inclusion and full participation \nStrategic Objective 3: All components of the Movement endeavour to change mind-sets and behaviours in order to promote respect for diversity\, including disability inclusion: \n\nExperiences in promoting respect for diversity and implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Southeast Asia\, Leo Pattiasina\, Head\, Social Service Subdivision\, Indonesian Red Cross (PMI)\n\n  \nReference documents: \n\nDisability-inclusive Sustainable Development Goals\nMonitoring tool for disability inclusion
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/a-red-cross-and-red-crescent-movement-workshop-on-disability-inclusion-and-victim-assistance-in-southeast-asia-28-29-nov-2016-bangkok-thailand/
CATEGORIES:Gender and Diversity,Thailand,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161130
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20170206T092408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T092747Z
UID:18029-1480291200-1480463999@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Regional Workshop on Development of ASEAN Youth Development Index (YDI) | 28-29 November 2016 | Jakarta\, Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:Objectives\n1. To present\, gather and validate data by the ASEAN consultants for the first ASEAN YDI report\n2. To review and finalise YDI framework\, domains and indicators\n3. To develop national YDI and ASEAN YDI report outline \nRationale\n1. To reflect the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Youth voices to the development of ASEAN YDI (by South East Asia Youth Network (SEAYN))\n2. To get the update of ASEAN Youth work in order for South East Asian National Societies (NSs) to align with the ASEAN Member States (AMS) in terms of Youth programme and development\n3. To have strong partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat for future Youth actions \nMain issues discussed: Domains and indicators for the ASEAN YDI\nThese domains and indicators from Global YDI were selected by AMS according to their available data and easy access to data \nKey messages from interlocutor(s)\nASEAN Secretariat briefed about the two Phases on the development of YDI\nPhase 1: Review and confirm four Domains and indicators and development of the first draft Report\n1) Education\n2) Health and Wellbeing\n3) Employment and Opportunity\n4) Youth participation and Engagement.\n• ASEAN consultant presented four domains and its indicators.\n• The first draft report will be circulated to get the final feedback from the AMS and partners\n• Suggestion for the fifth domain of ASEAN Value and Identity indicator will be collected from the AMS and partners \nPhase 2: Fifth Domain and finalisation of Report\n• Start compilation of indicators and finalise the fifth domain and indicator \nIFRC key messages\n1. Continuous engagement of RCRC SEAYN into the ASEAN Youth Development Index and Youth programmes .\n2. Inclusion of some missing indictors such as Resilience and climate change indicator\, vocational/informal education indicator into the YDI\n3. Sharing Youth as Agents of Behavioral Change (YABC) tool\, Youth in School Safety tool with the AMS \nFollow-up plans\n1. Continue to attend the ASEAN youth meetings as key stakeholder and continue the contribution from the voices of RCRC Youth\n2. Provide feedback to the first draft report on YDI\n3. Interact with the AMS and find possible cooperation with the relevant ministries as follow:\n• Strategic level: Cooperation for a development of National Youth Policy and National Youth Council Consultation on YDI and Youth Development Agenda\n• Programme Level: Sharing the RCRC existing tools (YABC\, YSS) and incorporate when implementation \nRecommended follow-up actions\n1. Organise SEAYN online meeting to discuss about the ASEAN YDI and its relevant follow-up plan (by SEAYN)\n2. Keep updated about the work with the AMS to the IFRC Indonesia for close coordination with the ASEAN Secretariat Youth division (by SEAYN) \nNext steps\nAttend the Senior Officials Meeting on Youth (SOMY) meeting to be held in 2017 for finalisation of the YDI and start of the Workplan 2016-2020
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/regional-workshop-on-development-of-asean-youth-development-index-november-2016/
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Youth and Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161202
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20170111T044930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T021307Z
UID:17413-1480032000-1480636799@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Cambodian Red Cross celebrates World AIDS Day 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Cambodian Red Cross always celebrates the World AIDS Day event every year to support the effort of the government and the profound HIV and AIDS activity of its president as the National Champion of the Asia-Pacific Leadership Forum in response to HIV and AIDS in Cambodia. For 2016 World AIDS Day\, the CRC celebrated the event with the theme\, “Early Test and Early Treat toward stopping AIDS by 2025”. \nAccording to the above-mentioned theme\, CRC organized 2016 World AIDS day event in several activities which included:\na. Key message from the CRC’s President for nationally dissemination.\nb. 25 Red Cross Branches were encouraged to conduct home visits to PLHIV families by Red Cross Youth and Volunteers.\nc. Youth debate at the National TV studio and aired through the National TV before and on 1 December 2016.\nd. The health team from the NHQ visited 3 Red Cross branches (Siem Reap\, Svay Rieng and Koh Kong provinces) and joined the branches’ activities.\ne. The CRC’s NHQ health team conducted HIV/AIDS awareness sessions to several universities in Phnom Penh and Svay Rieng. \nKey Activities\n1. Key message from CRC’s President\nThe contents of the CRC’s President message to the public can be summarized as follow:\n– Try to understand about the fact of HIV and AIDS and to prevent yourself from HIV infection\, in particular all youth and you have to remember that “preventing HIV starts from you”.\n– For those who are suspecting of infecting HIV and those who are living with HIV\, you have to hurry to have blood test and accept treatment and health services from health centers and hospital. You have to commit not passing HIV to others.\n– For pregnant women\, you have to hurry to and to regularly have your pregnancy check-up so that you can take ARV preventing spreading HIV to your baby.\n– Do not discriminate and look down on the people who are living with HIV. We have to create a supporting environment for risk groups so that they can get health services\, social support lawful protection.\n– “I would like to appeal for all\, in particular youth\, that we have to commit ourselves to contribute to HIV prevention and all the times we have to avoid any actions which lead us to be risky to HIV. Everywhere you are\, you have to educate your friends to know how to prevent HIV like you do.” \n2. Youth debate\nFor the youth debate\, the Cambodian Red Cross held it at the National TV Studio in Phnom Penh on 22 November 2016 and then aired the video spot via all local TV channels from the 25 November to 1 December 2016. This youth debate was held under the specific topic\, “Cambodian Youth commit to prevent HIV.” The contents of the youth debate include: Contributing to the achievement of the 90-90-90 by 2020\, highlight the youth role model in preventing HIV and AIDS\, with the focus on self-esteem and social value\, and the joint effort in fighting against HIV and AIDS in Cambodia so far. There were 200 people who attended this youth debate\, including 40 Red Cross Volunteers and CRC’s staff. Student representatives from two universities debated on the key questions posted by the speaker panel. The speaker panel includes PLHIV representative\, National AIDS Authority\, Red Cross people and the media. \n3. Home visit to PLHIV families orphanage center\n\n– Totally 435 food packages\, including 60 packages supported by the Federation via ART Network\, were distributed to PLHIV’s families at their homes within the three provinces of Hoh Kong\, Svay Rieng and Siem Reap during November to December 2016.\n– Four staff of the CD/NCD sub-department of the National Head Quarters directly went to the three mentioned Red Cross Branches above. \n4. CRC’s NHQ health team conducted HIV/AIDS awareness sessions to several universities in Phnom Penh and Svay Rieng\nAt least six universities\, with a total of 4\,842 students\, were reached during November to December 2016. The six universities include 5 universities in Phnom Penh namely Royal University of Phnom Penh\, Asia-Europe University\, Royal University of Agriculture\, University of Cambodia and Western University and the other university in Svay Rieng which was University of Svay Rieng. Over 60% of the students were females. Deans of each university\, and teachers and students were very active and supporting the HIV sessions\, plus thanking the Red Cross for such HIV messages dissemination.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/cambodian-red-cross-celebrates-world-aids-day-2016/
CATEGORIES:AIDS,Cambodia,Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161127
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20170116T031916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T084104Z
UID:17296-1479859200-1480204799@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Second Humanitarian Week by Singapore Red Cross | November 2016 | Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Humanitarian Dialogue “The Advent of New Technologies on Warfare: Challenges in Respecting International Law” \nThe advancement of modern technologies has paved the way forward for humanity. Yet\, they also have the potential to unleash bloodshed and devastation of an unimaginable scale\, particularly when they fall into the hands of terrorists intended to waging war on humanity. \nThis was highlighted at a humanitarian dialogue on “The Advent of New Technologies on Warfare: Challenges in Respecting International Law” at The Atrium at Orchard Road on 23 November 2016. \nMore than 50 people gathered for the dialogue featuring esteemed panelists Dr. Rohan Gunaratna\, Head of International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research\, S. Rajaratnam\, School of International Studies and Fiona Barnaby\, Regional Legal Adviser of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Chew Lip Heng\, Head of Operations Control\, International Services\, Singapore Red Cross moderated the dialogue. Red Cross News shares some insights from the panelists. \nTerrorists have leveraged cyberspace for fundraising\, hacking of websites\, procurement and recruitment. They have the resources to deploy modern technology like projectiles\, drones and nanotechnology to launch large-scale attacks worldwide. And sadly\, no one country is spared from the threat of terrorism\, since the world today is increasingly global and interconnected. \nGiven that modern technologies like drones lack emotion or judgement call\, the scale of devastation can be unimaginably catastrophic\, possibly resulting in widespread bloodshed\, loss of plausibly hundreds of thousands of civilian lives and extensive destruction of properties. \nThe challenge that modern technology poses on International Humanitarian Law cannot be underestimated. Modern technology may complicate the challenges faced by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This is especially true given the potentially wider scale of devastation and the difficulty in negotiating with both the terrorists and politicians to ensure compliance with the International Humanitarian Law. \nIn recent months\, the terrorist attacks have been brought closer to home. \nIn Singapore\, six men in Batam together with Syrian-based Indonesian ISIS militant Bahrun Naim were planning a rocket attack on Marina Bay in August this year. Malaysian Yazid Sufaat is now believed to be one of al-Qaeda’s main anthrax researchers. He was also said to be the same person who conceived attacks in the US. \nHowever\, large-scale attacks on civilians are never justified. \nThe challenge is for governments to build up capabilities to prevent such attacks and to work together to destroy terrorists’ nucleus. Laws\, including the International Humanitarian Law\, are important and pragmatic. Punitive measures need to be put in place for those who flout the IHL laws. However\, that cannot be done in silos. Though it’s often easier said than done\, governments\, and even terrorists themselves\, have to play a role in protecting innocent lives by complying with IHL. \nYouth Leadership Humanitarian Camp \nMilitants from the Deldar Army made perpetual calls for attack. Tumultuous bomb blasts exploded in the air\, sending chills down the spines of those who heard them. Continuous gunshots reverberated in the background that fateful Friday morning. The fearful cries of citizens of Haddar\, held as hostages by Deldar militants\, lingered in the vicinity of the Red Cross Training Campsite. \nThe earlier scenario was part of a RAID CROSS simulation exercise\, held at the second Youth Leadership Humanitarian Camp (YLHC) on 24 and 25 November. It simulated the attack between two fictitious cities\, Haddar and Deldar. \nFor eighteen youth participants\, the camp provided them with the first-hand experience of being caught in an armed conflict – a situation that all were unaccustomed to. \nBesides RAID CROSS\, participants also gleaned insights into Humanitarian Education topics through classroom activities\, campfire and team building exercises. Topics learnt included lifesaving and evacuation skills\, Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) and modules from the Youths As Agents of Behavioural Change (YABC) programme by the IFRC. \nParticipants honed their leadership skills by taking on various key roles and appointments throughout the camp. \nAt the end of the camp\, awards were presented to seven participants who embodied the Movement’s Seven Fundamental Principles. \n“My favourite part of the camp would be the RAID CROSS activity. The simulations were well-planned and suited to the actual happenings in the world. The camp also taught me how to be a more effective leader. It is not always easy to be one but the courage to try and carry on is always better than not doing it at all. Overall\, it was an enriching experience for me\,” Andrew Amadeus Susilo\, recipient of the ‘Medal of Independence’ award. \nOrganised for youths aged between 15 to 18 years old\, the camp was aimed at strengthening the leadership capabilities and inculcating humanitarian values among youth leaders. This was achieved by exposing them to the various issues and challenges within the humanitarian field. \nHumanitarian Experiential Camp \nWhen some 40 Singapore Red Cross (SRC) adult volunteers and members attended a one-day camp at Red Cross Training Campsite on 26 November\, they expected it to be another engagement session to learn more about the work of the Singapore Red Cross. Little did they know that they were about to enter an ongoing conflict zone. \nThe day started quite peacefully with a series of team bonding activities. They learnt about the Seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) through brainstorming sessions and classroom activities. \nYet\, their quiet Saturday was disrupted when participants entered a simulated Prisoners-of-War (POWs) Camp\, where they had to step into the shoes of in-camp prisoners in order to get their lunch. \nAnd the chaos continues. \nWhile moving in groups\, participants played the roles of Psychological First Aid providers\, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) workers\, war hostages and First Aid providers as they underwent a series of obstacle courses to complete their allocated missions. \nSome of the missions that they had to complete included clearing “mines” in a field\, rendering First Aid to help wounded soldiers\, providing psychological first aid to distressed victims and collecting dry food rations for sustainability. \nThe heavy afternoon showers towards the end of the day did not hamper the participants’ moods. As the day came to a close\, the participants bade their farewells to the facilitators and their newly found friends. They also gained knowledge and a deeper sense of appreciation towards global humanitarian issues. \n“When I received the invitation to the Humanitarian Education Experience\, I was really excited about registering for it. Yet at the same time\, I was worried about the (physical) activities that I might have to do. This one-day camp turned out to be a wonderful experience for me. I got the chance to play different roles in situations of war and conflict. I’ve learnt that we must not only be physically prepared for such violence but mentally as well. Further\, as a Volunteer and Member of the Movement\, the lesson on the Fundamental Principles serves to remind me of the values that I need to uphold\,” shared Aubrey Arguelles\, a SRC Member.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/humanitarian-week-singapore-red-cross-november-2016/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161122T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161214T054955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T062032Z
UID:16770-1479801600-1479920400@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion on Housing\, Land and Property (HLP) Regulatory Barriers to Shelter & Settlements: Philippine Red Cross Experience | 22-23 November 2016 | Manila\, Philippines
DESCRIPTION:Roundtable Discussion on Housing\, Land and Property (HLP) Regulatory Barriers to Shelter & Settlements: Philippine Red Cross Experience \nThe Philippine Red Cross (PRC) held national level rollout of the recently developed IFRC pilot training on “Regulatory Barriers to Shelter and Settlements in Disaster Contexts in Asia Pacific”. The Philippine rollout\, entitled “Roundtable Discussion on Housing\, Land and Property (HLP) Regulatory Barriers to Shelter & Settlements: Philippine Red Cross Experience”\, was jointly organized by the PRC-IFRC Disaster Law Programme\, PRC Shelter and Settlements Unit\, and IFRC APRO Shelter and Settlements Coordinator last November 22-23\, 2016. \nPRC shelter officers and technical/operations field staff from select Haiyan-affected areas—Tacloban\, Leyte\, Capiz and Aklan—recounted the regulatory barriers that they had faced in providing adequate shelter assistance to disaster-affected households. Most of the identified barriers concerned lack of access to suitable land for core shelter and inflexible land tenure prerequisites for households seeking shelter assistance. PRC participants identified “key points” for an organizational HLP Strategy that will map out advocacy and mitigation actions to address or remove these barriers in future humanitarian interventions. \nPartner National Societies Japanese Red Cross and British Red Cross\, as well as shelter cluster members IOM\, Habitat for Humanity and Catholic Relief Services joined the discussion and teamed up with PRC to identify key points for an overall HLP strategy for the Philippine humanitarian community.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/roundtable-discussion-on-housing-land-and-property-regulatory-barriers-to-shelter-and-settlements-22-23-november-2016-manila-philippines/
CATEGORIES:Disaster Law,Philippines,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161117T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161228T100337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T062046Z
UID:17055-1479369600-1479488400@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:PMI Workshop on Gender and Diversity | 17-18 November 2016 | Bogor\, Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Workshop on Gender and Diversity is intended to build a shared perception and strengthen capacity in the area of Gender and Diversity senstive programming. The workshop brought together X participants from PMI national headquarter and 9 provinces in the country in Bogor\, Indonesia on 17-18 November 2016. \n  \n  \nThe workshop aims to: \n\nConduct sensitization of Gender and Diversity concept according to IFRC policies to Gender and Diversity to the regional Gender and Diversity focal points of PMI\nConduct an assessment of the existing PMI’s Gender and Diversity capacity\nIdentify an Action Plan for Gender and Diversity capacity development.\nReview the document “PMI Strategy and Approach to Gender and Diversity Sensitivity in Disaster Management” taking into accounts the inputs from the assessment sessions of PMI’s Gender and Diversity capacity.\n\n \nKey documents from the workshop: \n\nGender and Diversity Organizational Assessment (DRAFT – English)\nGender and Diversity Organizational Assessment (DRAFT – Bahasa)\nPPT presentation (bahasa)
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/pmi-workshop-on-gender-and-diversity-17-18-november-2016-bogor-indonesia/
CATEGORIES:Gender and Diversity,Indonesia,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161109T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161214T044506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T062127Z
UID:16749-1478678400-1478883600@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Training on Psychosocial Support for Community Practitioners | 9-11 November 2016 | Cha Am\, Thailand
DESCRIPTION:The Training on Psychosocial Support for Community Practitioners 2016 organized by Thai Red Cross Society and IFRC\, Cha Am\, Phetchaburi Province\, Thailand\, on 9-11 Nov 2016. There were 32 participants (Male: 12\, Female: 20) actively participating in the training. \nThe trainees had various backgrounds and levels of Psychosocial support (PSS) from 11 organizations\, including Thai Red Cross\, Lao Red Cross\, related line ministries (Public Health\, Social Development and Human Security\, Interior: Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation\, Education: Non-formal Education Department) and civil society organizations. \nThe contents of PSS training covered 7 topics according to the PSS toolkits of IFRC PS Centre: Crisis events/ Disasters; Stress and Coping; Loss and Grief; Community Based Psychosocial Support; Psychological firs aid and support communication; Children; Supporting Volunteer and Staff. \nAt the end of training\, it was found that participants ‘s knowledge and skills and attitudes about PSS were significantly improved and increased at 85% (70-92 %).  Additionally\, the revised curriculum for this training was employed and distributed to all participants. \nNext steps: \n\nTRCS will be monitoring and following up within 3-6 months with all participants about the update and progress of PSS services from each participant after attended this training and provide.\nPlanning to link PSS activities to be integrated into the existing program in TRCS. The lessons learned and experiences shared in this training will be summarized and translated to develop the PSS web-based learning platform in 2017.\nA short web story promoting Thai Red Cross’ recent training in psychosocial support\, building capacity and extending their services even further across the country\, including for migrants. Read more…\n\n  \nTraining documents (all in Thai language): \n\nModule 1:  Crisis events and psychosocial support\nModule 2: Stress and coping\nModule 3: Loss and grief\nModule 4: Community-based psychosocial support\nModule 5: Psychological first aid and supportive communication\nModule 6: Children\nModule 7: Supporting volunteers and staff\n\n  \nRelated training documents: \n\nCommunity-based psychosocial support: Participant’s book [EN] [THAI]\nCommunity-based psychosocial support: Trainer’s Book – A training kit [EN] [THAI]
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/training-on-psychosocial-support-for-community-practitioners-9-11-nov-2016-cha-am-thailand/
CATEGORIES:Health,Thailand,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161108T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161117T092505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T062159Z
UID:15819-1478592000-1478710800@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Southeast Asia Behavior Change Training: Risks\, Attitude\, Norms\, Abilities and Self Regulation (RANAS) Approach | 8-9 November 2016 | Cambodia
DESCRIPTION:Risks\, Attitude\, Norms\, Abilities and Self Regulation (RANAS) training was conducted in Siem Reap\, Cambodia\, on 8-9 November 2016\, by Swiss Red Cross\, IFRC and Cambodian Red Cross. \nThe 2-day workshop was participated by water\, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practitioners from Southeast Asian National Societies of Cambodia\, Indonesia\, Laos\, Malaysia\, Myanmar\, Viet Nam\, Philippines and IFRC. \nThe training course module consists of an introduction into the planning\, design\, and evaluation of systematic behaviour change campaigns. \nThe participants learned about how to conduct a quantitative survey measuring the behavioural factors\, how to identify the required behaviour change techniques and how to verify their effectiveness. The course targets practitioners interested in behaviour change\, especially in water\, sanitation and hygiene in developing countries. The objective was achieved through lectures\, practical experience from the projects\, group exercises\, and plenary discussions. \nThe Risks\, Attitudes\, Norms\, Abilities\, and Self-regulation (RANAS) approach to systematic behaviour change is an established method for designing and evaluating behaviour change strategies that target and change the factors influencing a specific behaviour in a specific population. In brief\, it is an easily applied method for measuring behavioural factors\, assessing their influence on behaviour\, designing tailored strategies that change behaviour\, and measuring the effectiveness of these. Although it was originally developed to change behaviour in the water\, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) sector in developing countries\, it is applicable to a range of behaviours in various settings and populations. \nTraining documents: \n\nSystematic Behavior Change in Water Sanitation and Hygiene – A practical guide using the RANAS (Risk\, Attitude\, Norms and Self Regulation) approach.\nMethodological Fact Sheets – RANAS (Risks\, Attitudes\, Norms\, Abilities and Self Regulation) approach to systematic behavior change\nFor more information\, refer to this external link.\n\n  \nOutcome document:  \n\nTraining Report
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/risks-attitude-norms-abilities-and-self-regulation-ranas-training/
CATEGORIES:Cambodia,Health,Lao PDR,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161102T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20170714T095013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170714T095442Z
UID:20020-1478073600-1478365200@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) | 2-5 November 2016 | New Delhi\, India
DESCRIPTION:6th AMCDRR in New Delhi\, India \nRisks and vulnerabilities go beyond national boundaries. Regional platforms provide an opportunity to address trans-boundary issues around disaster prevention and preparedness by providing leadership\, by addressing disaster risks and building the resilience of communities and nations in the region. \nIn Asia\, the regional platform mainly consists of the Asian Ministerial Conferences on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) and the ISDR Asia Partnership (IAP) forum as its mechanism for consultation and technical support. Established in 2005\, the AMCDRR is a biennial conference jointly organized by different Asian countries and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). \nThe AMCDRR serves as a forum for stakeholders to take a shared responsibility and make actionable commitments towards implementation of DRR in the Asia region through the exchange of experiences on successful practices and innovative approaches in reducing and managing disaster risk. \nThe AMCDRR is an established regional mechanism for disaster risk reduction. Its success is largely due to the joint leadership of hosting governments and their partnership with UNISDR who provided the technical support. As a result\, the AMCDRR has been instrumental in increasing political commitment and strengthening the disaster risk reduction agenda at all levels. \nThis AMCDRR is the first one held after the advent of the Sendai Framework\, hosted by the Government of India in November 2016. \nLast week\, representatives from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement\, including thirteen National Societies\, joined senior-level government delegations and experts at AMCDRR to exchange experience and chart the way forward to build resilience and reduce disaster risk across the Asia region. The Movement called for greater investment in local actors and new partnerships to reduce disaster risk and increase community resilience. \nThe objectives of the AMCDRR 2016 conference are as follows: \n\nTransforming the commitment of governments and stakeholders made in Sendai during the WCDRR into national and local action.\nSetting the direction to accelerate regional implementation and monitoring of the Sendai Framework\n\n  \nOutcome documents: \n\nNew Delhi Declaration: A political declaration consolidating the political commitment of governments towards preventing and reducing risk as well as strengthening resilience by accelerating implementation and monitoring of the Sendai Framework in the region.\nAsia Regional Plan for Implementation of the Sendai Framework – a plan endorsed by the countries for the Asian region.\nStakeholder action statements – voluntary statements of action of stakeholder groups towards a ‘shared responsibility’ approach in implementation of the Sendai Framework. See IFRC Stakeholder action statement and Children and Youth Stakeholder Action Statements (IFRC is part of the Stakeholder Group)\n\n  \nRelevant document: \n\nAsia Pacific National DRM Strategy towards Community Resilience 2016-2020\n\n  \nFor more information\, please see this press release by IFRC.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/asian-ministerial-conference-on-disaster-risk-reduction-amcdrr-2-5-november-2016-new-delhi-india/
CATEGORIES:Disaster risk reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161029T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161110T031626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T062213Z
UID:15536-1477728000-1477846800@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:YABC Youth Workshop in Social Inclusion | Da Nang City\, Viet Nam
DESCRIPTION:Viet Nam Red Cross YABC youths have designed youth-led activity in Da Nang and Ho Chi Min City with the theme of the social inclusion and Da Nang Chapter has carried out its action in Oct 29-30. Da Nang youths jointly  designed activities with Youth Union members\, a total of 29 university students (16 Females\, 13 males\, a mixture of Red Cross youths and Youth Union) and inspired them to be key agents of non-violence. The youths discussed about violent cases witnessed in communities and schools and highlighted: 1) family violence\, 2) school bullying and 3) harassment. The event took place in Hoa Quy Community Hall in Hoa Quy commune\, Da Nang City with around 100 community people headed by a community leader and 60 high school students. \nOutcomes of the activity include: \n\nDa Nang Red Cross (RC) Chapter has established a connection with the Youth Union and could potentially gain the support from the Youth Union for future activities.\nDa Nang RC Youth volunteers became confident with their first initiative and developed a sustainable youth empowerment programme with a small investment between USD 200-300 in a close cooperation with the Youth Union for an inspiration of change.\nVietnam RC Youth department gained a valuable experience from Da Nang Chapter and decided to expand this type of joint programme in other Chapters from 2017\nThis successful story will be shared with Southeast Asia Youth Network for other NSs to follow the model.\n\nClick for more information on Youth and Volunteering
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/yabc-youth-workshop-in-social-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:Training,Viet Nam,Youth and Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161028T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161109T101535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T065147Z
UID:15517-1477641600-1477674000@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Training on Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming in Emergencies | 28 October 2016 | Ha Noi
DESCRIPTION:Hanoi\, October 28\, 2016 – The Viet Nam Red Cross Society (VNRC)\, with support from the French Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)\, organized the Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming in Emergencies Training for all VNRC departments. \nThe training was to provide trainees with basic definitions of\, the importance of and methods to mainstream Gender and Diversity in emergencies. \nPhoto caption: Participants working on exercises about gender and diversity mainstreaming in emergencies (Credit: French RC). \nThe following are the resources from the training sessions: \n\nGender and Diversity concept (includes speed debating)\nGender and Diversity mainstreaming\nGroup Discussions (bus stop)\nExample of Disaster Needs Assessment (household level)\nQuiz: Gender or sex?\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/training-on-gender-and-diversity-mainstreaming-in-emergencies/
CATEGORIES:Gender and Diversity,Training,Viet Nam
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161031
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20180411T084747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180411T084747Z
UID:23675-1477353600-1477871999@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:YABC-National Training of Peer Educators | 25-30 October 2016 | Semarang\, Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:A national (Youth as) Agents of Behavioural Change ((Y)ABC) peer educator training (ToPE) was designed and proposed to 24 Volunteers and Staff members of the Indonesian Red Cross/Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI). The training was organized from the 25th to 30th of October in Semarang Indonesia\, as a joint venture of PMI\, Canadian Red Cross\, IFRC Asia Pacific Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur and the IFRC Inclusion\, Protection and Engagement Unit in Geneva.\nThe ToPE aimed at building PMI staff and volunteers’ capacity to use the (Y)ABC toolkit and integrate the initiative within existing programmes to further promote a culture of non-violence and peace amongst their peers and communities. Thanks to this event facilitated by (Y)ABC trainers from the Pakistan and Malaysian Red Crescent Societies\, participants engaged in a self-reflection and self-transformation process\, which resulted in their enhanced confidence\, commitment and ability to act as ethical leaders in favour of respect for diversity\, gender equality\, intercultural dialogue\, social inclusion and peace. \nExpected outcomes for participants: \n\nEnhanced understanding and ability to describe and promote the main lines of thinking of the IFRC regarding humanitarian principles and values as well as the promotion of a culture of non-violence and peace\, especially non-discrimination and respect for diversity\, intercultural dialogue\, social inclusion\, gender\, as well as violence prevention\, mitigation and response;\nCapacity to use confidently and adapt the methodology and materials of the (Y)ABC toolkit to their context and target audience\, while respecting the global coherence of the initiative;\nDeepened knowledge of the fundamental notions related to youth and adult learning\, and more specifically peer education techniques\, to be able to take them into account and put them into practice when conducting sessions related to the (Y)ABC initiative in their National Society and/or respective communities;\nAcquisition and application of life skills (i.e. active listening\, empathy\, critical thinking\, dropping bias\, non-judgement\, non-violent communication\, collaborative negotiation\, and mediation) and techniques to strengthen their personal resilience and operate from inner peace1 (e.g. Qi-Gong) in their daily life and Red Cross Red Crescent work.\n\nThe training was attended by PMI staff and volunteers. 24 participants from 7 provincial branches and the national headquarters (15 female and 9 male\, aged between 17 and 30 years’ old) \nRelated documents: \n\nTraining concept note\nTraining report (including agenda\, participant list\, and PMI YABC action plan 2018-2019)
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/yabc-national-training-of-peer-educators-25-30-october-2016-semarang-indonesia/
CATEGORIES:Indonesia,Youth and Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161019T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161109T102427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T062701Z
UID:15521-1476864000-1477069200@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Community Health Preparedness of Zika and Dengue | 19-21 October 2016 | Ben Tre\, Viet Nam
DESCRIPTION:Viet Nam Red Cross (VNRC) conducted the Community Health Preparedness of Zika and Dengue on 19-21 October 2016 in Ben Tre Province. A total of 34 participants from 24 high-risk areas took part in this training. It is expected that the participants are equipped with the knowledge and skills in taking preparedness action in response to the spread of Zika virus. Under KOICA funded project\, VNRC with technical support from CCST Bangkok and Vietnam Office provided an update training on behaviour change communication (BCC) on  Zika virus to its trained staff on epidemic control for volunteers (ECV) as well as incorporating Zika virus into their existing key messages on dengue fever prevention. The expectations of all participants have been evaluated and achieved their objectives. \nThe training included sessions on: \n\nZika basic information and transmission and epidemics;\nApplication of ECV and BCC in fighting against Zika and Dengue;\nZika virus disease management;\nCommunity health preparedness on Zika and Dengue;\nPreparation of community assessment/discussion and household visits\,\nGroup assignments and presentations after conducted community assessment and household visits (included the exercise of drafting the action plan and community mapping).
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/community-health-preparedness-of-zika-and-dengue-19-21-oct-ben-tre-viet-nam/
CATEGORIES:Health,Viet Nam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161021
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20170411T025101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170421T040418Z
UID:18761-1476748800-1477007999@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Regional Workshop on Public Awareness and Public Education (PAPE) | 18-20 October 2016 | Manila\, Philippines
DESCRIPTION:The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies\, in partnership with Finish\, German and Spanish Red Cross societies\, brings to the project extensive experience in school safety\, public awareness and public education and risk mapping\, with strength in regional sharing and learning\, and peer support. \nPublic awareness and public education for disaster reduction seek to turn available human knowledge into specific local action to reduce disaster risks. It mobilizes people through clear messages\, supported with detailed information. Hazard awareness alone does not lead directly to people adopting risk-reduction measures. The expected outcomes of the workshop: \n\nParticipants increase their knowledge in effective behaviour change communication processes\, based on the PAPE guide and key messages\nParticipants reflect on existing BCC practice in their countries and identity innovative ways to enhance their outreach in urban contexts\nParticipants are able to facilitate the design\, implementation and monitoring & evaluation of the PAPE in their respective countries (particular focus will be given to the KAP survey and national workshop)\nParticipants can confidently replicate the training with Red Cross National Society staff\n\nThe workshop went well with 30 participants from the National Societies of Viet Nam\, Cambodia\, Laos\, Myanmar and Philippines including the Red Cross Youth and Red Cross Volunteers in Quezon Chapter who implemented the project in the Philippines. The workshop was facilitated by team members from IFRC Bangkok CCST\, IFRC Viet Nam Country Office\, Spanish and Philippine Red Cross\, and Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Center. \nIn addition\, the Philippine RC General Secretary delivered the opening remarks with the Chairman of Quezon Chapter to all participants and hoped that the participants can enhance their knowledge and skills on the public awareness and public education especially in urban context and share their experiences to each other as peer-to-peer approach. \nSee the Agenda | Rationale and Participant list | Evaluation results | Workshop Report \n» Session 1: ‘Building Urban Resilience’ Project Overview (see the powerpoint presentation)\n» Session 2: Introduction to Behavior Change Communication (BCC) (see the powerpoint presentation)\n» Session 3: Linkage to PAPE (see the powerpoint presentation)\n» Session 4: Key Approaches in PAPE (see the powerpoint presentation)\n» Session 5: Key messages / How to develop effective and consistent messages (see the powerpoint presentation)\n» Session 6: Theories of behavior change (see the powerpoint presentation)\n» Session 7: Community Engagement Approach (see the powerpoint presentation on community participation and community engagement and accountability)\n» Session 8 : Innovative PAPE/BCC strategies: Orientation to positive deviance (Conceptual game and story) | Use of social media to reinforce PAPE campaigns | PAPE and climate-smart messages\n» Session 9: Monitoring and evaluation of PAPE campaign (see the powerpoint presentation)
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/regional-workshop-on-pape-october2016/
CATEGORIES:Building Urban Resilience in South-East Asia project,Disaster risk reduction,Urban Disaster Risk Reduction,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161012T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161109T100613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T062712Z
UID:15511-1476259200-1476291600@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Lessons Learnt Workshop on Disaster Law Implementation  | 12 October 2016 | Viet Nam
DESCRIPTION:On 12 October\, the Viet Nam Red Cross Society organized the Disaster Law workshop to share the progress and lessons learnt in the dissemination of the Law in Vietnam. Following the event\, the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control\, the Viet Nam Red Cross Society and the IFRC signed the Cooperative Commitment to agree on collaborating in disseminating the Law in Vietnam\, in the form of the Tam Ky Compact on Disaster Law contains a four point action plan to guide our collaborative efforts in 2017\, including on development of a handbook  on DM Law (rights and responsibilities) for Vietnam\, as well as community dissemination packages. \nSee the concept note and agenda.
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/disaster-law-dissemination-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Disaster Law,Viet Nam
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161006T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20161007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161123T083504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T062743Z
UID:16040-1475740800-1475859600@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Capacity Building Training | 6-7 October 2016 | Bangkok\, Thailand
DESCRIPTION:In follow-up to the findings of the capacity assessment exercise\, on 6-7 October IFRC Country Cluster Support Team (CCST) Bangkok organised a capacity building training for partner-implementing Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). \n \nA two-fold objective of the training was to: \n\nEnhance quality of financial planning\, monitoring and reporting of IFRC-supported projects;\nPromote better understanding and enhance compliance with IFRC procurement rules and procedures.\n\nDelivered by the CCST personnel\, the training module included theoretical sessions and practical exercises and covered a wide array of issues  such as human resources\, project visibility\, financial management\, procurement and logistics rules and regulations. \n  \nTraining documents: \n\nAgenda\nPowerpoint Presentation: HR rules and regulations\nPowerpoint Presentation: Public communication and use of logos\nPowerpoint Presentation: IFRC procurement procedures\nThai Labour Law [in Thai language]\nPowerpoint Presentation: Financial management\n\n  \nFor more information\, visit Rights of Migrants in Action
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/civil-society-organisations-cso-capacity-building-training/
CATEGORIES:Migration,Thailand,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20160927T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20160928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T035149
CREATED:20161229T041017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170123T073419Z
UID:17082-1474963200-1475082000@www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org
SUMMARY:13th Annual Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leadership Meeting | 27 - 28 September 2016 | Jakarta\, Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:13th Annual Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leadership Meeting. The leadership meeting is an important opportunity for presidents\, secretaries\, general and senior management in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to evaluate challenges\, successes and future direction\, as a way of further strengthening the world’s largest humanitarian network. Photo credit: PMI \nThe 13th Annual Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leadership Meeting will be hosted in Jakarta\, Indonesia\, from 27 to 28 September 2016\, under the generous hospitality of the Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia). \nThe leadership meeting is an important opportunity for presidents\, secretaries\, general and senior management in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to evaluate challenges\, successes and future direction\, as a way of further strengthening the world’s largest humanitarian network. \n13th Annual Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leadership Meeting hosted by Palang Merah Indonesia. The leadership meeting is an important opportunity for presidents\, secretaries\, general and senior management in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to evaluate challenges\, successes and future direction\, as a way of further strengthening the world’s largest humanitarian network. Photo credit: PMI \nAdministrative documents: \n\nTerms of Reference\nDraft Agenda\nParticipant List\n\nDiscussion or powerpoint presentations: click here \nOutcome document: \n\nThe 13th Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leadership Meeting Jakarta Outcome\n\nFor information on the previous Leadership Meetings: \n\n12th Annual Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leadership Meeting (Phnom Penh\, Cambodia)\n11th Annual Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leadership Meeting (Singapore)
URL:https://www.rcrc-resilience-southeastasia.org/event/13th-annual-southeast-asia-red-cross-red-crescent-leadership-meeting-27-28-september-2016-jakarta-indonesia/
CATEGORIES:Indonesia,Meeting,National Society Development
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