The Global First Aid Reference Centre is very happy to share World First Aid Day 2024’s concept note as well as the toolkit into the 4 official languages (English, Français, Español and اللغة...
The global community observed World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28th, which is a reminder of the crucial need to protect workers worldwide. This year’s observance emphasized the urgent need to address the significant impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health....
A significant initiative has been launched in West Africa to enhance the training capabilities of national Red Cross societies. The First Aid Project in West Africa is leading the effort to empower trainers to become Trainers of Trainers (ToT), which aims to boost operational readiness in...
In April 2024, a sub-regional event took place in Tallinn, Estonia, where representatives from Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia gathered for a Training of Trainers (ToT) Level C Course. The objective of the course was to streamline and harmonize first aid training protocols across the Baltic region....
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...
