The International First Aid Attestation (IFAA), awarded by the Global First Aid Reference Centre of the IFRC, empowers Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies (RCRC NS) by attesting that their first aid training meets the latest IFRC International First Aid, Resuscitation, and Education...
In late May 2024, an important training program took place in Djibouti, organized by the Djibouti Red Crescent and led by master educators from the Global First Aid Reference Center (GFARC). The program aimed to strengthen first aid training across the country. The initiative’s objectives...
Edito of the Global First Aid Reference Centre Newsletter My journey in the Movement began upon my retirement from the University of Community Health in 2019. Since 2020, I have dedicated myself to the Myanmar Red Cross Society, undertaking multifaceted responsibilities that encompass legal...
In a significant step toward enhancing first aid education, a pivotal meeting was recently convened in Paris at the French Red Cross’s Head Quarters. First Aid Master Educators coming from 22 different National Societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement gathered for four intensive...
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...
