The Global First Aid Reference Centre believes that in order to make communities safer and resilient, first aid needs to be recognised as an integral part of a wider developmental approach.
As such first aid training should be accessible to all.
To make this happen, all Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies should provide quality first aid courses and empower volunteers and communities with the necessary skills to save lives.
The platform offers a range of learning materials, tools and guidance to support your National Society and their first aid training programmes. It also presents the work of the Global First Aid Reference Centre with and for Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies.
It also offers a place to exchange ideas, share advice or connect with others. Together, we can learn best practice from the active community of Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers committed to providing first aid for all.
First aid resources
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First aid guidelines 2020
The International first aid, resuscitation and education guidelines are HERE!
First aid projects
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First aid heroes
Read the inspiring stories of everyday people who have learned first aid and used it to save a life. These stories are not only heartwarming but also showcase the importance of learning first aid. Reading about the heroic actions of these individuals will encourage and motivate you to take the initiative to learn first aid. Take a moment to indulge in these incredible stories . You could be the next hero and save a life!
Who we are?
The Global First Aid Reference centre is a ‘centre of excellence’ of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent.
Our motto is #FirstAidForAll
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There are many ways you can contribute to help build quality first aid programmes and increase the number of people trained and ready to respond.