Armenia ranks as one of the most disaster-prone nations globally, with vulnerability to all forms of disasters except those related to the sea. A concerning statistic is that traffic accidents account for half of the fatalities in the country, often proving lethal. A staggering 80% of deaths in...
The Global First Aid Reference Centre (GFARC) recently took part in the Summer Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) meeting hosted by the American Red Cross from June 12th to 14th, 2024. This biannual gathering assembled experts in aquatics, resuscitation, first aid, preparedness and disaster health,...
Over the past six months, Romania Red Cross first-aid trainers have undergone a training program to become Trainers of First Aid Trainers, with the support of the French Red Cross and guidance from the Global First Aid Reference Center (GFARC). The aim of this program is to improve first-aid...
Small island territories in the Pacific Ocean face many challenges, including natural disasters and health crises. These communities often have limited access to healthcare and struggle with emergency response efforts due to geographical barriers. To address these issues, stakeholders across...
In a significant step towards preparing for the Guidelines 2025, the Steering Committee of the International First Aid, Resuscitation, and Education Guidelines convened from Monday, the 13th, to Wednesday, the 15th, to strategize and lay the foundation for the forthcoming Guidelines in 2025. This...
The Global First Aid Reference Center (GFARC) has been deployed by the French Red Cross (FRC) to support the development of National Societies (NSD) and strengthen first aid services in the workplace. In January 2024, a support mission was sent to the Burundi Red Cross (BRC) in response to a...
Edito of the Global First Aid Reference Centre Newsletter In the continuous efforts of humanitarian support, I extend my gratitude to all who stand with us. As the President of the Guinean Red Cross, I find myself humbled by the tireless efforts of our volunteers and partners who are the essence...
From June 19th to June 23rd 2023, a training of trainers was held in Thiès, Senegal. For the training, three Master Educators of GFARC were there as co-facilitators: Gregory Jouvion (from the French Red Cross), Claude Fabbretti (from the Monaco Red Cross), and Daouda Savadogo (from the...
The Romanian Red Cross, with the collaboration of the Global First Aid Reference Centre, organized two sessions of Training of Trainers in First Aid course in order to enhance Trainers of Trainers knowledge, skills and learner centered educational approach. The first one was held in Bucharest from...
Launched in 2016, the Urban Collaboration Platform has been at first a platform for Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies to share experience and good practice, and explore new ways of working. Today, the network is bigger and includes partners from city networks, local governments, private...
Developing the International First Aid Education System In April 2023, GFARC – with the active participation of the American Red Cross, the Canadian Red Cross, the Qatar Red Crescent and its 24 First Aid Master Educators – has launched a new project. One main objective: developing the...
