Catalogue of Products Reference Centres Americas Zone 2013

Catalogue of Products Reference Centres
Americas Zone
2013
ENTER
Federacin Internacional International de Sociedades Federation de of Red la Cruz Cross Roja and y Red de la Crescent Media Luna Societies Roja
Catalogue of Catlogo Products deReference Productos Centres Centros Americas de Referencia Zone 20013 2013
Background
The centres of reference embedded in Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement provide a valuable contribution to the humanitarian community for more then 20 years by now. The first centre was founded in 1991 and since then the total number increased to currently 10 positioned around the globe. Each center has a field of expertise with relevance to the regional setting, but also the global level. In the Americas region, there are currently three centres of reference which have a focus on Institutional preparedness and response to disasters and community resilience. Their purpose is to serve the Red Cross National Societies of the Americas providing them expertise and knowledge to increase the quality level of the support provided to beneficiaries. The products of the reference centres are the result of the work and dedication of Red Cross volunteers and staff contributing through internships and technical missions to develop, harmonise, adapt and test methodologies and tools to enhance National Societies capacities. The centres promotes a regional network of facilitators that enable them, though continued training.
CADRIM
Barbados
Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Reference Centre

It was founded in early 2010 in Barbados and focuses on the demands of disaster risk management within the Caribbean region which is a zone of high risk in terms of natural disaster. Thus the centre develops or adapts tools tailored to the specific needs, and presents them in the correct cultural understanding of the region. It also engages in knowledge management and sharing and supports the education of partners by offering internships and technical exchange and it benefits from the experience of its longer established partner centres in El Salvador and Costa Rica.
Host National Society:
CRREC
Costa Rica
Community Resilience & Education Reference Centre

It was founded in 2004 and is based in Costa Rica. It specializes in community education as well as community awareness building activities within the field of disaster prevention, preparation and resilience. In order to address the situations as a comprehensive approach the center is also active in the field of mitigation and early warning systems. The centre is collaborating with Red Cross National Societies, governmental institutions and NGOs. In the spirit of this collaboration the CRREC offers trainings, internships, guidebooks and further information material to support the dissemination of knowledge.
CREPD
El Salvador
Institutional Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre

It was founded in 2005 and is based in El Salvador. It supports the institutional capacity building of the Red Cross (and other organisations) in disaster preparedness and response, developing methodologies, tools and training processes that have been developed with the support from the Red Cross National Societies. The main achievement of the centre is the harmonisation of the collective knowledge of the National Societies in disaster preparedness and response. The centre offers its partners assistance on various levels, always with the objective to increase the quality of the aid delivered to the beneficiaries.
Community Preparedness for Disaster Risk Reduction
Community Resilience
Climate Change Methodologies
Disaster Risk Reduction Education,Organization and Preparedness Floods Earthquakes Temporary Shelter Management Community Teams for Disaster Risk Reduction Lower Basin Flood Early Warning System Climate Change AdaptionTool Kit Community Dialog on Water and Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis Selection Criteria for Vulnerable Communities Prepared family Social Micro-projects Safer Housing Methodology Schools Maintained by the Community Protected School Psychological First Aid Community-based First Aid Humanitarian Logistics Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Guidelines for Emergency Assessments National Intervention Teams for Disaster Response Drills and Simulations Simulations and Drills Training Manual Epidemic Control for Volunteers Psychosocial Support in Emergencies Emergency Health Response and Contingency Planning Response and Contingency Planning Guide
Family
Schools Health
Reference Centres
Institutional Preparedness for Disaster Response
National Intervention Teams for Disaster Response Courses Drills and Simulations
Health Emergency Operations Centers Emergency Response Plans Internships Training for trainers Capacitation Centres Strengthening Technical Assistance Case Studies Information Management Tools
Knowledge Management
START
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Catalogue of Products Reference Centres Americas Zone 2013
Disaster Risk Reduction Education, Organization and Preparedness (CRREC)

Added value It is a tool that allows the development of risk reduction plans, community training and the development of an organizational process to strengthen resilience in the most vulnerable communities. Module 1 Community-based Risk Reduction Education, Organization and Preparedness, allows the development of a rapid assessment, including the participation of each actor (public, private and other organizations), as well as women, youth, children and elderly groups who are often the most affected when hazards become disasters. The workshops for facilitators and community members include theory components, but mainly include practical exercises that are developed for each of the topics addressed. As part of the workshop, it also develops a community assessment and response plan. 1. Analyze the concepts and phases required to implement the Community-based Risk Reduction Education, Organization and Preparedness workshop. 2. Implement tools and concepts for community-based risk reduction education, organization and preparedness for the development of a rapid assessment of the community. 3. Facilitate the development of a community response plan. Red Cross volunteers and permanent staff. Community, companies, government agencies, private institutions or organizations and NGOs. Cost: 3-day workshop $1,650 (1 Facilitator) $2,400 (2 Facilitators), 5-day workshop $2,150 (1 Facilitator) $3,400 (2 Facilitators) Duration: 5 days VCA - Learning by Doing / 3 days Basic VCA Maximum number of participants: 25
Description
Objectives
Target group Organisational
Floods (CRREC)
Added value
Provide input and key information for the development of a flood emergency plan, explain some key concepts that allow the understanding of this threat, facilitate the development of community sketches, allow the community to have knowledge about their background and provide recommendations on what to do before, during and after a flood. The Floods workshop complements the assessments conducted in the VCA or Module 1 (Community Disaster Risk Reduction Education, Organization and Preparedness), which focuses on the development of a Flood Emergency Plan, identifying flood history, developing community mapping, and establishing actions to be taken before, during and after a flood. 1. Analyze the concepts and phases required to implement the Flood workshop in the community. 2. Learn the tools to facilitate the Flood module in communities. 3. Know what to do before, during and after a flood. 4. Provide key information and inputs for developing a flood emergency plan. Red Cross volunteers and permanent staff. Community, companies, government agencies, private institutions or organizations and NGOs. Cost: $1,350 (1 Facilitator) $2,100 (2 Facilitators) Duration: 3 days Maximum number of participants: 25
Description
Objectives
Earthquakes (CRREC)
Added value:
The earthquakes module arises from the increased damage caused by these phenomena worldwide. Given the need to reduce risks it aims to strengthen the capacity of communities, organizations and institutions to cope with and recover from the damage caused by these events. The earthquakes module is designed as a tool for communities to strengthen their knowledge on the subject of earthquakes. It allows them to develop a participatory measures and actions to reduce the risk of being affected by these events that cause so many deaths worldwide . In recent years, seismic events have become one of the most frequent as well as most destructive natural phenomena on our planet. They are characterized by the speed with which they build up, the accompanying noise level and the impact on the ground, infrastructure, people and property. This is why they have been rated by the public as one of the most feared natural phenomena, mainly because they occur in a sudden, unexpected manner and result a high level destruction. 1. Provide basic knowledge that will enable members of the community to understand the dynamics of earthquakes, and their causes and effects. 2. Reduce the damage caused by earthquakes by developing practical measures to promote a culture of prevention in communities. 3. Facilitate the development of a Community Plan for the Reduction of Risk, and promote the participation, organization and community preparedness. Volunteers and permanent Red Cross staff. Community, companies, government bodies, institutions or private organizations and NGOs. Duration: 5 days Maximum number of Participants: 25
Description
Objectives
Temporary Shelter Management (CRREC)
Added value
It allows the identification, organization and management of a Shelter based on a community approach. Additionally, it empowers the community to manage temporary shelters as a complement to responsible institutions. This is a workshop focused on activities and practical exercises, through which participants develop models and tools to help them learn the proper procedure for the optimal identification, management and closing of a shelter. It seeks to help people that could be impacted by a disaster, by providing a simple guide on how to identify, select and operate a temporary shelter. 1. Analyze the concepts required to identify and manage a shelter. 2. Address simulation exercises to implement knowledge acquired in the workshop. Red Cross volunteers and permanent staff. Community, companies, government agencies, private institutions or organizations and NGOs. Cost: $1,600 (1 Facilitator) $2,600 (2 Facilitators) Duration: 4 days Maximum number of participants: 25
Description
Objectives
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Community Teams for Disaster Risk Reduction (CRREC)

Added value Description This module is intended to strengthen community self-organization through participatory and consultative processes within the community. Module 14: Community Teams for Disaster Risk Reduction is intended to strengthen community self-organization through participatory and consultative processes within the community. The workshop for facilitators involves the analysis of each of the topics in the Community Teams guidance. Practical exercises to assess collective learning are carried out afterwards. Finally, field work is performed so that participants develop a risk reduction community plan. The community workshop involves lectures and teamwork in which the community identifies the need to form teams that perform organizational and training actions needed to reduce disaster risks in their community. 1. Name each of the levels included in the national system, components and their powers. 2. Establish the organizational structure of community teams. 3. Identify the training needs of community teams. 4. Build the community plan for disaster risk reduction and preparedness. Red Cross volunteers and permanent staff. Community, companies, government agencies, private institutions or organizations and NGOs. Cost: $1,350 (1 Facilitator) $2,100 (2 Facilitators) Duration: 3 days Maximum number of participants: 25
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Lower Basin Flood Early Warning System (CRREC)

Added value A well-organized early warning system allows timely warning of an imminent impact of a flood in a specific community. The main benefit of this module is being able to involve the community in the management of this early warning system. The manual provides enough information so that, as part of the training workshops and with the initial support from a professional in the field of hydrology, communities are able to design, build, and install hydrometric scales. The success of the development of this flood early warning system depends on the participation of all members of the community, since they will be responsible for taking the necessary steps to implement such a system, as described in the manual. The workshop strengthens the knowledge of participants in the design and analysis of tools used in Early Warning Systems and emphasizes the role that communities must play within the System. 1. 2. 3. 4. Put together an organizing committee, consisting of EWS teams. Develop community sketches to analyze the flooding problem in the area. Learn to develop, install and read EWS instruments. Share data with the individual responsible for receiving and interpreting the information to facilitate the hydrometeorological analysis and forecasting of floods.
Description
Objectives
Red Cross volunteers and permanent staff. Community, companies, government agencies, private institutions or organizations and NGOs. Cost: $1,350 (1 Facilitator) $2,100 (2 Facilitators) Duration: 3 days Maximum number of participants: 25
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Climate Change
The Caribbean Climate Change Adaption (3CA) Tool Kit (CADRIM)

Added value
This Caribbean Climate Change Adaptation (3CA) toolkit posits that any approach to climate change adaptation must include the three As of climate change; awareness, assessment and adaptation. Analysis and reporting are enhanced due to the incorporation of revised templates and innovative tools that support the finalisation of a community climate change adaptation plan. 3CA Module 1 (Climate change awareness, concepts and impacts): 1) understanding of climate and natural processes of earth dynamics 2) increasing knowledge/understanding around climate change concepts 3) evidence of climate change and its impacts to the Caribbean. 3CA Module 2 (Integrating Climate Change into vulnerability and capacity assessment and enhancing the VCA process using GPS/Quantum GIS): This modules gives clearer guidance on how to integrate climate change into the vulnerability and capacity assessment (VCA) and, in an effort to also improve data capture through enhancing the VCA methodology and approaches and increase information sharing. 3CA Module 3 (Finalizing the climate change adaptation action plan: being climate smart): Module three uses the approach of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) CRiSTAL tool to help the Red Cross and their national partners engage communities in building climate change adaptation actions into their daily lives. 1. 2. 3. 4. To develop a climate change awareness and adaptation guide in response to requests from Red Cross Caribbean National Societies To help National Societies and partners integrate climate change into vulnerability and capacity risk assessment To support National Societies and partners approach to integrated climate change adaptation To enhance the Red Cross VCA methodology through the use of innovative tools and technology using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Description
Objectives
Red Cross National Societies, CBDRR organisations, NGOs, communities Cost: $ 1,825(1 facilitator) $ 3.100,00 (2 facilitators) Duration: 5 days Maximum number of Participants: 25
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Climate Change
Community Dialog on Water and Climate (CRREC)

Added value This module allows communities, institutions or sorganization with the help of a facilitator to make a diagnosis of problems related to water management, extreme weather events and climate change. Module 12 guides the community in the development of a community dialogue on water, climate, and how they relate to each other. In this way you can improve practical adaptation to the occurrence of extreme weather events. The workshop gives future facilitators the tools to develop this dialogue with different stakeholders. 1. Analyze the concepts and events related to extreme weather and climate variability. 2. Conduct an investigation to identify the impact of extreme weather and climate variability. 3. Facilitate the development of a plan of action to reduce vulnerability to extreme weather and climate variability. Volunteers and permanent Red Cross staff. Community, companies, government bodies, institutions or private organizations and NGOs. Duration: 5 days Maximum number of Participants: 25
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Methodologies
Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis
Added value
The Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis is a researching tool using various participatory tools to understand the degree of exposure of the local population and their resilience to natural phenomena. This methodology has become an integral part of the comprehensive management risk and can contribute to the creation of programs that promote resilience in communities in rural and urban areas. As part of the process, the AVC allows people to identify and understand the risks, which you should consider priority, even if it is not a natural phenomena. As mentioned above the AVC has become a tool to define local priorities and propose actions that contribute to disaster reduction, and to design and develop programs in each of the priority areas. The methodology consists of different modules that are part of a training that allows you to start with a process in which members of the community, Red Cross branches, institutions and public and private organizations and other stakeholders are involved in development programs that benefit the most vulnerable. Each of the modules and the training workshop allows facilitators have the skills to identify the needs and problems of the community, but also allows to identify together with the community possible solutions to the most urgent needs. 1. Strengthen the management and application of AVC practices in finding and solving problems in a practical, participatory and consensual manner 2. Understand the importance of capturing, collecting and analyzing information and recognize the usefulness of the data collected as part of the process 3. Develop community assessment that reflects real-life situations of those living in a community and propose some solutions. 4. Understand the importance of using AVC and connecting it with community plans that allow a formal and comprehensive linkages with the DRR plans of National Societies. Voluntarios y permanente de Cruz Roja. Comunidad, compaas, instituciones del gobierno, instituciones u organizaciones privadas y ONG. Taller bsico 4 das. 2 facilitadores. AVC Aprender Haciendo 5 das. 4 facilitadores. Duration: Basic 4 days, 2 facilitators Learning by doing 5 days, 4 facilitators Maximum number of Participants: 25
Description
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Methodologies
Selection Criteria for Vulnerable Communities (CADRIM)

Added value
Community selection for programs can be difficult particularly in reaching a transparent, neutral, impartial decision that can be justified back to communities, local decision makers and donors. This methodology responds to this by providing simple guidance towards these decisions that can be validated by a group of stakeholders with limited resources to complete such surveys. It increases cost-effectiveness, avoids political bias and reduces duplication of effort. The STM supports the identification and selection of communities vulnerable to disaster risk for Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction programmes. The STM involves the following steps: Step 1: Preparation Step 2: Collect Data Step 3: Ranking and analsysis of information provided Step 4: Decision Making and documentation The process is continually with regular review and updating, particularly if there has been a major contextual change such as a large disaster, economic change or new social impacts. If the project is multi-year, the decisions should be re-validated regularly and before starting work in new communities. This new process for selecting/identifying the most vulnerable communities aims to facilitate the selection of the most vulnerable communities in a country in a more transparent and consistent manner. The methodologys likely to be of use to any agency needing to better understand disaster risk within the country, parish or community, although the key purpose is to help those wishing to identify and select communities vulnerable to disaster risk for Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction / Disaster Resilience programmes (e.g. Government, NGO, Red Cross Red Crescent Movement) throughout the Caribbean Region. Cost: $ 1,500(1 facilitator) $ 2,500 (2 facilitators) Duration: 3 days Maximum number of Participants: 50
Description
Objectives Target group
Organisational
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Family
Prepared family (CRREC)
Added value Description
Allows the improvement of family preparedness by identifying threats, vulnerabilities, risks and capabilities. Allows the development of a plan to address them. Module 2: Prepared Family facilitates the development of disaster response plans, which strengthen the capacity of the families to deal with current household and contextual threats. Plans are developed by establishing the actions that must be carried out before, during and after threats arise. For actions carried out before threats arise, a review of the community history is carried out to know historical events that have happened in the community and how they changed their development. Threats, vulnerabilities and risks to which the family is exposed, both inside and outside their households, are identified and actions for transformation are established according to the capabilities and resources available to the families. Actions during threats include response actions, care for victims, evacuation, among others. Actions after a threat arises include those through which family members are informed, damages caused by the emergency should be assessed, and a family emergency plan should be reviewed and developed. The workshop for facilitators includes theoretical presentations, but it mainly includes practical exercises to simulate the use of each tool in a real family; which usually takes place on the last day of the fieldwork. The family workshop has a similar rationale, with the difference that work is carried out directly with the families; it needs to be flexible to suit the time, knowledge and availability of family members. 1. 2. 3. 4. Identify household and contextual threats and vulnerabilities. Identify existing capabilities in the household. Take actions to change vulnerabilities into capacities. Develop a family plan that allows family members to develop actions for disaster risk reduction and response.
Objectives
Red Cross volunteers and permanent staff. Community, companies, government agencies, private institutions or organizations and NGOs. Cost: $1,350 (1 Facilitator), $2,100 (2 Facilitators) Duration: 3 days Maximum number of participants: 25
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Family
Social Micro-projects (CRREC)
Added value
This module, with the help of a trained facilitator, allows community members to identify, develop, implement and evaluate Social Micro-projects. It is a simple tool that provides guidance on the steps to be followed in the management and implementation of planning processes in order to strengthen the community capabilities. This modules workshop for facilitators includes a theoretical presentation of the main concepts and tools required for understanding the identification and development of projects. Field work is conducted at the end of the workshop to validate and evaluate the understanding of each of the topics covered during the workshop. At the community workshop, a trained facilitator shows community members how to identify, develop, implement and evaluate Social Micro-projects. Based on the module, the facilitator guides participants on the steps to be followed in the management and implementation of planning processes in order to strengthen the community capabilities. 1. Analyze the concepts and phases required to identify, develop, implement and evaluate a project in the community. 2. Facilitate the development of community micro-projects using a participatory approach. 3. Know and share tools used in community projects. Red Cross volunteers and permanent staff. Community, companies, government agencies, private institutions or organizations and NGOs. Cost: $1850 (1 Facilitator) $3,100 (2 Facilitators) Duration: 5 days Maximum number of participants: 25
Description
Objectives
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Family
Safer Housing Methodology (CADRIM)
Added value
This tool provides a contextual approach to training communities on how to improve their housing stock before a disaster strikes. This is achieved by encouraging and training on the use of hurricane straps and proper building techniques in hurricane, earthquake and floodprone areas.. The Safer Houses methodology provides Red Cross National Societies with another opportunity to enhance the capacities of their volunteer base in Disaster Risk Reduction through the provision of shelter related activities. Furthermore, it reinforces or creates a shared sense of responsibility amongst community members young, old, women and men towards each other. Additionally, community members develop their knowledge on how to make their houses disaster-resistant and acquire practical skills in how to do this. This is accomplished through the practical reinforcement exercises carried out on vulnerable houses, both for themselves and for others in the community. Through this approach, communities are empowered to better help themselves and provide similar knowledge and technical expertise to others in their community and farther afield. They learn that prior to a disaster preventative measures can be taken to prepare themselves and their dwellings in order to reduce the impact and subsequently, shorten the recovery period. The main objective of the methodology is to improve the knowledge of communities on how to reinforce wooden or concrete houses to better withstand the impacts of hazards commonly affecting Caribbean mainland and island states; namely hurricanes, earthquakes and floods. Therefore, this methodology is most effective when implemented during the prevention phase. Cross National Societies, partner organisations (e.g. National Disaster Office) and Community members Cost: $ 2,500.00 (2 Trainers ToT); $ 4,000 (4 Trainers from National Society and Community Community Training) Duration: 5 days (Training of community facilitators (ToT) 3 days. Community Training 2 days) Maximum number of Participants: 10 (Training of community facilitators (ToT)); 15 (Community Training)
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Schools
Schools Maintained by the Community (CRREC)

Added value Description Develop a Maintenance Program that can correct encountered problems through the contribution of the whole educational community. The School Maintenance module is a process that provides follow-up to the actions identified in the Protected School module. It includes a set of activities that allow compliance with minimum standards in regards to: furniture, equipment, infrastructure and services, among others. The school maintenance programs must be permanent and capable of preventing costly repairs; for this purpose, it requires practical mechanisms to generate human, material and financial resources. It includes classroom exercises to assess concepts learned in the different classes and concludes with field work in a school, where a School Maintenance Plan is developed. 1. Know the organization that a school maintenance program should have. 2. Know the process required to review the components of the school structure. 3. Develop a Maintenance Program that can address problems identified through the contribution of the whole educational community. Red Cross volunteers and permanent staff. Community, companies, government agencies, private institutions or organizations and NGOs. Cost: $1,350 (1 Facilitator) $2,100 (2 Facilitators) Duration: 3 days Maximum number of participants: 25
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Schools
Protected School (CRREC)
This workshop allows the strengthening of response to disasters or emergencies, but it also allows effective risk reduction to prevent losses due to a specific threat. During the workshop for facilitators, theoretical and practical work is carried out on each of the topics. The last two days are engaged in making an assessment and an Emergency Plan for a School, which is the field work that will be presented at the end of the workshop. In the process, the facilitator trained on the implementation and use of this module, guides the school community on how to develop a school plan designed to correct the Schools vulnerabilities. 1. Analyze the concepts and phases required to implement the Protected School workshop. 2. Implement Protected School tools and concepts that allow a rapid assessment of the school. 3. Facilitate the development of a school safety plan for that specific school. Red Cross volunteers and permanent staff. Community, companies, government agencies, private institutions or organizations and NGOs. Cost: $1,850 (1 Facilitator) $3,100 (2 Facilitators) Duration: 5 days or 2 weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) Maximum number of participants: 25
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Health
Psychological First Aid (CRREC)
This module facilitates the development of individual and group sessions for the management of crises caused by the impact of people involved in a disaster. It explains the importance of the work carried out by the Red Cross towards alleviating the suffering of the most vulnerable, encouraging people to regain confidence in themselves after being affected by a disaster. The workshop develops basic concepts and procedures that can assist Red Cross staff or staff of other institutions or organizations in their daily activities aimed at helping people, but in turn are affected by all the scenes that they have to witness in the midst of emergencies and disasters. The purpose of this module is to provide useful and practical information to cope with individual or collective situations that require the intervention of a third party, allowing the implementation of processes to give closure to difficult or painful situations in an appropriate and positive way for the people that are assisted. Red Cross volunteers and permanent staff. Community, companies, government agencies, private institutions or organizations and NGOs. Cost: $850 (1 Facilitator) $1,100 (2 Facilitators) Duration: 1 day Maximum number of participants: 25
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Health
Community-based First Aid (CRREC)
Added value
At the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to provide basic care to people in need within their context. Basic techniques taught may save the life of a person in case of an emergency. Module 3: Community-based First Aid, along with training, allow community members to have access to basic knowledge on first aid, allowing them to save a life at a time of crisis or emergency. The workshop includes both theoretical concepts and procedures that are implemented throughout the workshop. During the training for trainers, work is conducted to develop some skills that facilitators should have in regards to the sharing of theoretical and practical knowledge. 1. Recognize injuries or medical conditions that endanger life. 2. Apply basic care measures, whether the person is ill or injured. 3. Know the right time to seek medical or specialized help. Red Cross volunteers and permanent staff. Community, companies, government agencies, private institutions or organizations and NGOs. Cost: $1,100 (1 Facilitator) $1,600 (2 Facilitators) Duration: 2 days Maximum number of participants: 25
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Institutional Preparedness for Disaster Response National Intervention Teams for Disaster Response Courses
Humanitarian Logistics (CREPD)
The course provides practical fieldwork with assistance from experts in the area and expertise in disaster missions in different countries. The course provides participants with knowledge, techniques and tools for implementing logistics processes in humanitarian actions. It includes implementation exercises derived from logistics models. Given a simulated situation of an adverse event and using work material, participants will be divided into working groups of 4 members each, and during a period no longer than 4 hours, they shall be able to: Report on the mobilization of goods. Execute the procurement process according to their National Society. Select and arrange a warehouse to meet the needs of the relief operation in which they are involved and according to the standards taught in the course. Receive, store and ship goods properly in a warehouse and according to the standards taught in the course. Provide appropriate elements for appropriate fleet management. Select proper transportation, contracting, loading and unloading. Professionals or technicians from the Disaster Risk Management area who wish to expand their knowledge and implementation on humanitarian logistics, warehouse management, transportation and logistics planning. Civil Protection Systems and humanitarian institutions and municipalities. Students from the Disaster Risk Management area.
Objectives
Target group
Organisational
Cost: $2,960 Duration: 40 hours on a board basis (three meals) should be included (coffee break optional) Maximum number of participants: We recommend 24 participants and a minimum of 3 full-time instructors. CREPD-C-05
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24
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (CREPD)

Added value The participant is in direct contact with teams responsible for water treatment in emergencies; skills for making rapid assessments of water systems, as well as operational intervention plans are developed. The course develops the required skills for the management of water, sanitation and hygiene promotion in emergencies; it includes field practices, the use of water treatment systems and a sanitation and hygiene promotion component. In a hypothetical situation where a population is affected by a disaster, participants will be divided in working groups of 7-10 members each, with the necessary equipment and materials, and during a period no longer than 6 hours, they will be able to: Take action and conduct a water and sanitation rapid assessment (damage and needs). Take samples of water; carry out physical and chemical analysis. Install a basic structure of an emergency water unit (collection, purification, storage and distribution). Build trench latrines and select practices to promote community hygiene. Prepare a situation report and develop an action plan. Organisational Professionals or technicians from the Disaster Risk Management area who wish to expand their knowledge and implementation in the area of water management in emergencies (collection, treatment, storage and distribution). Civil Protection Systems. Humanitarian institutions and municipalities.
Description
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Target group
Order number
25
Guidelines for Emergency Assessments (CREPD)

Added value The institution has a team of professionals who have the capacity to select the best assessment techniques and tools for disasters, as well as for reporting and submitting drafts. This course provides guidance on how to conduct an assessment for institutions working in an array of situations and the various types of assessments reflect such diversity. The guidelines used do not address all the activities related to the different assessments, but they do provide a basis for organizing an assessment. After completing the course, through a field exercise using the tool models presented, participants will organize themselves in teams of 5-6 people over a period of time no longer than 18 hours. They shall submit: A detailed assessment. An analysis of all information collected. A technical report on findings. An intervention plan. Professionals or technicians from the Disaster Risk Management area. Civil Protection Systems and humanitarian institutions and municipalities. Students from the Disaster Risk Management area who wish to expand their knowledge and implementation of assessment models and use of community tools for project design.
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Objectives
Target group
Organisational
Order number
26
National Intervention Teams for Disaster Response (CREPD)

Added value Description Objectives National Societies have teams of professionals trained in the use of tools for disaster management in different areas. The NITs training course develops the basic contents for volunteer training in Disaster Risk Management in order to strengthen the NSs response mechanisms. Participants will be part of a simulation exercise. Using work material and equipment supplied, they will be organized in three teams of 8 people, and in a period no longer than 3 HOURS, shall: Organize national intervention teams in the three areas of the emergency operations center EOC: (Communications, Operations and Political level). Manage information in emergency situations. Make operational and political decisions during crises. Develop and submit a situation report. During the exercise, develop and submit a preliminary damage assessment and needs analysis. Apply minimum standards set by Sphere and the Code of Conduct. Develop key messages for public information. Volunteers and staff from National Societies of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement who work in Disaster Risk Reduction. Cost: $2,944 Duration: 40 hours on a board basis (three meals) should be included (coffee break optional) Maximum number of participants: We recommend 24 participants and a minimum of 3 full-time instructors. CREPD-C-01
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Drills and Simulations (CREPD)
Drills and Simulations
Added value
Evaluation tools based on indicators, verification sources and guidance notes for their use by evaluators. It also provides a number of simple templates for designing drill and simulation exercises. The course proposes the design, organization and implementation of simulation exercises based on a four-phase process, as follows: planning, organization, implementation and evaluation. It includes minimum recommended activities that include the technical staff involved. Participants will be divided into working groups of 8 members each, and will design a simulation exercise during a period no longer than 8 hours. For this purpose, they will develop: Steps and components for a drill and simulation design process. Organization of the team and individuals responsible. In addition, each group will run a validation drill with its peers in a time period of 90 minutes. Participants will be provided with appropriate facilities, required materials for the simulation exercise and appropriate assistance. Professionals and technicians from the Disaster Risk Management area who wish to expand their knowledge and implementation on drill or simulation exercises. Civil Protection System institutions, humanitarian institutions and municipalities. Students from the Disaster Risk Management area who wish to expand their knowledge and implementation on drill or simulation exercises.
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Objectives
Target group
Organisational
Order number
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Simulations and Drills Training Manual (CADRIM)

Added value National Societies know how to run simulations and drills effectively taking into consideration the human resources structure usually in place in their National Society. The guide presents steps and suggestions to consider when developing simulations and executing drills. It proposes the use of a process based on four phases: Planning, designing, execution/running, and evaluation. It also has a minimum of recommended activities, such as, roles and responsibilities of volunteers in emergency, human and material resources required, templates, forms and checklists for the technical personnel designing a simulation. This Guide has been prepared to provide a methodological training tool for National Society staff, volunteers, and members. More specifically, it is part of the effort to guarantee that National Societies maintain the highest level of professionalism in their response to disasters through desktop exercises (simulations) and skill exercises (drills). Red Cross National Societies in the Caribbean Cost: $ 1,700(1 facilitator) $ 2,900 (2 facilitators) Duration: 4 days Maximum number of Participants: 25
Drills and Simulations
Description
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Epidemic Control for Volunteers (CREPD)
Health
Added value
A package of community-based educational tools is provided. These can be used at all times and according to the type of health impacts caused by an emergency or disaster. Participants are provided with basic knowledge, techniques and tools for the control of epidemics, training and developing skills on volunteers to take action before, during and after an epidemic, reducing the impact on communities. In a hypothetical situation where a population is affected by an outbreak or epidemic, participants will be divided into working groups of 6-8 members each, with the necessary equipment and materials, and during a period no longer than 4 hours, they will be able to: Conduct a rapid assessment on epidemics using a rapid assessment registration card. Prepare a situation report. Develop an action plan on epidemics. Implement tools. Technicians or students from the health area who wish to expand their knowledge and implementation on community educational tools related to basic sanitation for disease control. Civil Protection Systems. Humanitarian institutions and municipalities.
Description
Objectives
Target group
Organisational
Cost: $2,000 Duration: 30 hours on a board basis(three meals) should be included (coffee break optional) Maximum number of participants: We recommend 24 participants and a minimum of 3 full-time instructors. CREPD-C-09
Order number
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Psychosocial Support in Emergencies (CREPD)

Skills for making rapid assessments on psychosocial support, and operational intervention plans are developed with special emphasis on self-help programs. The course provides participants with knowledge, techniques and tools for developing skills in the management of psychosocial support within the different stages of an emergency or disaster, reducing the impact on both the communities and staff. In a situation where a population is affected by an emergency or disaster, participants will be divided in working groups, with the necessary equipment and materials, and during a period no longer than 4 hours they will be able to: Conduct a health assessment emphasizing the psychosocial aspect. Identify vulnerable groups, issues, impacts, mental health and/or psychosocial support needs which response staff and communities have addressed. Identify psychosocial key actions, limits and ranges from the Red Cross point of view. Develop an action plan for psychosocial interventions (define purpose, objectives, scopes, roles and responsibilities) and integrate it to government and non-government support networks. Create assessment and monitoring tools of psychosocial actions. Professionals or technicians who wish to expand their knowledge and implementation on crisis interventions during disasters. Civil Protection Systems. Humanitarian institutions and municipalities. Students from the health area.
Health
Objectives
Target group
Organisational
Cost: S2,560 Duration: 36 hours on a board basis (three meals) should be included (coffee break optional) Maximum number of participants: We recommend 24 participants and a minimum of 3 full-time instructors. CREPD-C-09
Order number
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Emergency Health (CREPD)
Health
Added value Description Objectives
There is a multidisciplinary team capable of developing assessment or reporting actions, as well as making decisions in the health area. The course provides participants with the technical skills and tools for managing Health in Emergency Situations. After completing the course, participants will be divided in working groups of 7-10 members each, with the necessary equipment and materials. They will be able to: Take action and conduct rapid health assessments. Handle and manage information and resources. Determine vulnerable areas and groups. Implement processes for public health care in emergencies according to the event. Prepare a health situation report and action plan. Professionals or technicians from the health area who wish to expand their knowledge and implementation of rapid assessments, identification of areas and vulnerable groups. Civil Protection Systems. Humanitarian institutions and municipalities. Students from the health area.
Target group
Organisational
Order number
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Organization and Operation of Emergency Operations Centers (CREPD)

Added value Description Behavior change in staff performing response actions, and a high degree of team integration and relation to response planning The course presents the methodology for organizing Emergency Operations Centers in accordance with a system for the Management and Control of Emergency Operations. Participants will be part of a simulation exercise regarding and adverse event. Using the work material and equipment supplied, organized into work teams, and in a time period no longer than six hours, participants shall: Organize and activate and Emergency Operations Center according to the knowledge acquired. Establish appropriate information management and decision-making to solve the problems presented in the simulation exercise. Assess EOC organization, as well as its procedures in accordance with the simulation exercise. Organisational Professionals and technicians from institutions working in Civil Protection Systems, humanitarian institutions with emphasis on operation management and decision making, whether at operational or high level. Students from the Disaster Risk Management area who wish to expand their knowledge regarding Management and Control of Emergency Operations.
Emergency Operations Centers
Objectives
Target group
Order number
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Response and Contingency Planning (CREPD)

Participatory and inclusive process in which all parties involved in disaster management develop their roles and operating procedures. The course proposes a common planning approach for all organizations based on three fundamental levels: the National Disaster Plan, Response Plans and Contingency Plans per event. It also promotes the use of common language and concepts, integrating language and concepts commonly used in the region, and other terms and concepts recognized internationally and accepted by other actors. After completing the course, participants will organize themselves in teams of 6-8 people and, using the Guide for the Development of Response and/or Contingency Plans, materials and tools provided, shall: Define the objectives, scope and limitations of a response and/or contingency plan. Develop the context and possible disaster scenarios for a response or contingency plan using references from the legal framework. Develop their organizations response strategy based on identified scenarios. Develop and/or update protocols and procedures to support the response strategy. Submit a plan of action to monitor the development of a response or contingency plan. Professionals and technicians from the Disaster Risk Management area who wish to expand their knowledge and implementation in the development and design of contingency plans and operational procedures. Civil Protection Systems institutions, humanitarian institutions and municipalities. Students from the Disaster Risk Management area.
Emergency Response Plans
Objectives
Target group
Organisational
Order number
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Response and Contingency Planning Guide (CADRIM)

Added value
This user-friendly tool takes the latest global developments into account while being geared towards the Caribbean region. It includes templates that make it easier for National Societies to develop response and contingency plans that are in line with the latest global guidelines and provides opportunities to foster coordinated and timely dialogue with key national partners such as the National Disaster Office and regional Red Cross personnel located in the Caribbean Regional Representation Office and the Pan American Disaster Response Unit. This guide highlights the importance of having all National Societies use a common language and concepts regarding disaster risk reduction, within a shared planning framework. It also references a glossary of key internationally recognized terms used in this Guide and explains the different levels and tools for National Societies planning process that integrate Response and Contingency Plans. Improve the quality of the Movements humanitarian action in disaster situations Unify planning and promote the use of a common language Standardize methodologies for improved planning and coordination within the Movement Increase National Society staff and volunteers capacity for technical analysis and disaster planning Be a reference for exchange and coordination between actors
Emergency Response Plans
Description
Objectives
Target group
Staff and volunteers within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement who are involved in, or are affected by, response and contingency planning. It is also meant to be a resource for people from outside the Movement i.e. all organizations, institutions or people who work in the humanitarian sector and have the need for, or responsibility of, planning actions through the development of response or contingency plans, or other similar planning tools. Cost: $ 1,700(1 facilitator) $ 2,900 (2 facilitators) Duration: 4 days Maximum number of Participants: 25
Organisational
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Knowledge Management
Case Studies, Internships, Technical Exchange and Consulting
Case Studies, Internships, Technical Exchange and Consulting

Added value: The centers are supporting the National Societies and external partners on an individual level. Depending on the individual needs of the clients the centers can offer a case study dealing with a specific topic, a temporary stay at the center to increase the knowledge via an internship, technical exchange or a consulting project in one of the areas of expertise. The advantage for the client is a very individual approach to the problem at hand and solutions which are tailored to the specific needs of the situation. Target group: Organisational: Internship: provide a working experience and in-depth learning in the chosen area Case studies: gain theoretical knowledge about a specific product Technical Exchange: Work together with the center to handle technical problems Consulting: benefit from the expertise knowledge of the centers and its application on each situation
Objectives:
Red Cross staff and volunteers, tertiary level institutions, companies, government institutions, NGOs, etc. The centers are offering a wide range of services, tailored to the individual need of the client. Please contact the center of your choice for further information.
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Contact Information
IFRC International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Americas Zone Organisational Development, Learning and Innovation Unit Address: Ave. Jacinto Palacios Cobos, Edificio 221, Ciudad del Saber, Clayton, Ciudad Panama, Panam Office: +507 317 3050 Fax: +507 317 1811 E-mail: zoneodli.americas@ifrc.org CADRIM Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Reference Centre Address: Barbados Red Cross Society, Warrens, St. Michael, Barbados Contact person: Reynette Royer-Thomas Reference Center Coordinator Office: +1246 417 1530 Fax: +1246 417 1540 Email: resource.center@caribbeanredcross.org or reynette.royer@ifrc.org Website: www.caribbeanredcross.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/CADRIM.IFRC Twitter: http://twitter.com/cadrim1 Skype: CADRIM-Barbados CRREC Centro de Referencia para Resiliencia Comunitaria Address: Barrio Naciones Unidas, 125mtrs al oeste de la estacin de servicio Delta San Jos, Costa Rica Contact Person: Jos Zuiga Valencia Coordinador del Centro de Referenica Office: + 506 226-4092, E-mail: jose.zuiga@ifrc.org CREPD Centro de Referencia en Preparacin para Desastres Address: 17 calle poniente y Avenida Henry Dunant, San Salvador, El Salvador, Centroamrica. Contact Person: Miguel Venga - Coordinador del Centro de Referenica Office: +503 2239 4938 Fax: + 503 2534 9575 Contact: miguel.vega@crepd-sv.org
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