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Episode 3 Season 3 People in the Red Vest IFRC podcast The vast majority of humanitarians killed in the last decade are not foreign aid workers, but local humanitarians who often face grave dangers simply trying to save lives in the communities where they live, IFRC Secretary General Jagan Chapagain says in this special episode, recorded during the United Nations General Assembly in late September. “More than 95 per cent of the humanitarians killed have been from local communities,” says Chapagain, who called on UN member states to protect aid workers and to take urgent action on a wide range of urgent humanitarian concerns.
‘Worst year for humanitarians’: IFRC Secretary General presses UN to protect aid workers
As of 25 July 2023, 154 fatalities and 29,710 cases of dengue had been reported in Bangladesh, indicating a concerning caseload. The government has established a separate dengue cell and designated a hospital as a dedicated facility in response to the outbreak. The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), to support the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), is mobilising over 150 volunteers for awareness campaigns and support in high-risk areas. BDRCS is actively integrating PGI elements to ensure inclusivity, focusing on disadvantaged groups. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and partner national societies of BDRCS in Bangladesh are closely monitoring and providing technical guidance.
Bangladesh Battles Dengue Outbreak: BDRCS Mobilizes for Urgent Support
When Kandeh's younger brother was bitten by a rabid dog in Sierra Leone, he was able to act quickly to help save his life thanks to knowledge he gained from his School Health Club. Now Kandeh is on a mission to make sure everyone in his community knows how to stay safe from rabies. The School Health Club was set up through the Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Programme, funded by USAID. Find out more: https://www.ifrc.org/our-work/health-and-care/emergency-health/epidemic-and-pandemic-preparedness
Kandeh's mission to protect his community from rabies
People in the Red Vest / Episode 2, Season 3   It’s quite common to refer to volunteers and first-responders as ‘heroes’. After all, they often risk their lives to save others. But in some cases, can that hero narrative do more harm than good? Ukraine Red Cross volunteer and IFRC Youth Commission member Maryna Kozhedub answers unequivocally ‘yes’, especially for young volunteers. Calling them heroes in conflict situations puts unreal expectations and pressure on people who are also impacted by crisis. “I am absolutely against hero narratives,” she says. “I'm about the narrative that volunteers work hard, but they are humans who have needs and should be protected and cared for, because this pressure would be enormous for anyone.”
Red Cross youth leader: ‘toxic’ hero narrative can put young humanitarian volunteers at risk
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Noakhali, Bangladesh, 2024 This is the story of Ms. Tahera, a resident of a village in Noakhali district. Her village was submerged during the recent devastating flash floods in southern Bangladesh. She shared with a Bangladesh Red Crescent volunteer how she is surviving in a school-turned-shelter during this critical time.
Surviving the Floods: Ms.Tahera’s Story of Resilience in Noakhali, Bangladesh
People in the Red Vest / Episode 1, Season 3   Federico Rios Escobar has spent more than a decade documenting the epic struggles of migrants in South and Central America. The hardships they face in the roadless jungle known as the Darien Gap go beyond anything he’s seen before. “There’s only one way to cross and it’s on foot,” he says. “There's the mud, rain, humidity, the hot sun, rivers that suddenly grow, landslides — and many migrants have died of these things — but many are also victims of robberies, assaults, extortion, and sexual assaults.” For migrants, he says, the Red Cross volunteers there offer more than first-aid, they offer a sense of hope, safety and humanity to people in desperate conditions. Tune in to find out where you can see his award-winning, heart-breaking and inspiring photographs.
Photojournalist on his trek with migrants through Central America’s perilous Darién Gap
Discover how 39 National Societies are engaging in early actions to protect communities before disaster strikes, with a focus on readiness, early warning, and timely local action."
How Anticipatory Action is Changing Disaster Response in Africa
On 8 June 2024, the Hellenic Red Cross activated its Simplified Early Action Protocol (EAP), funded by the IFRC Disaster Response Emergency Fund (IFRC-DREF), for Extreme Heat after the National Observatory of Athens forecasted dangerously high temperatures across Greece. This video highlights the proactive efforts of the Hellenic Red Cross, demonstrating how early action ahead of the heatwave's peak ensures that vulnerable individuals receive the necessary information and assistance to stay safe. Anticipatory action not only saves lives but also protects the health of those most at risk.
Extreme Heat across Greece
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