Purpose/Objective This paper provides an overview of the Kathmandu Valley Earthquake Preparedness Initiative (KVEPI) implemented by the Nepal Red Cross Society from September 2003 – June 2005. It looks at the successes of the programme, its challenges, the lessons learned…
Purpose This video looks at how the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement promotes respect for diversity and non-discrimination in disaster response. Overview Discrimination can increase vulnerability during a crisis. The movement works on the principle of impartiality and serves those in…
Purpose In October 2010, the VNRC started implementing a four-year project in two phases, supporting the socio-economic inclusion and employment for People with Disabilities (PwD) in six provinces of Vietnam. SRC provided technical and financial support. The overall objective of…
Purpose This video looks at various answers to the question: Within the IFRC how can we make gender equality between women and men happen? Overview A few of the responses provided were: “Close the gender gap in wages, reduce occupational…
Purpose This video is one of five documentaries created to illustrate best practice in building community and Red Cross and Red Crescent capacity in a variety of cultural contexts in Mongolia, Australia, Nepal and Cambodia. Overview The capacity-building process involves…
Purpose This video illustrates that disasters affect women and men differently. Overview Climate change will make storms, floods and cyclones more frequent and severe in the future. More than ever, therefore, there is a need for men and women to…
Purpose This video is one of five documentaries created to illustrate best practices in building community and Red Cross and Red Crescent capacity in a variety of cultural contexts from Mongolia, Australia, Nepal and Cambodia. Overview To start a participatory…
Purpose This debrief examines the extent to which a participant has worked with gender and diversity, what his / her experiences have been, and if there is a need to follow-up any gender and diversity-related issues. Usage: Guidance for project…
Purpose This brief aims to ensure that delegates representing Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross) are conscious of gender roles and diversity and take this into account in their work. Overview This list can be used if the Gender and Diversity Adviser…
Purpose This information pack comprises three sections: Section 1 consists of four sets of slides. The slides set out key points for the reader, and accompanying commentaries expand on these points and provide links to materials available in Sections 2…