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Strengthening Collaboration between GFARC and the Armenian Red Cross
On March 11, 2025, the Global First Aid Reference Centre (GFARC) had the honor of welcoming the President of the Armenian Red Cross and members of his team. This valuable exchange helped to...
Spreading First Aid Worldwide: Engagement Committees in Action
This year, the Global First Aid Reference (GFARC) Centre relaunched a series of international meetings called “Engagement Committees.” This initiative represents a key step in the five-yearly review...
Burundi Red Cross obtaining the International First Aid Attestation
From February 3 to 7, 2025, the Burundi Red Cross (BRC) hosted a Monitoring and Evaluation mission as part of its application for the International First Aid Attestation (IFAA). Jointly organized by...
Upgrading first aid skills in Eastern Europe: a challenge met!
The Global First Aid Reference Centre (GFARC) has once again demonstrated its determination to support National Societies wishing to strengthen their first aid programmes by making its expertise and...
Enhancing First Aid Expertise of the Moroccan Red Crescent
The Global First Aid Reference Centre with the support of the French Red Cross, organised in Marrakech from January 25 to February a training of trainers of trainers for the Moroccan Red Crescent....
Strengthening cooperation: the Tunisian Red Crescent visits the Global First Aid Reference Center
On Tuesday, February 11, the GFARC was honored to receive a visit from the President of the Tunisian Red Crescent and members of his team. This meeting was a wonderful opportunity for the GFARC and...
GFARC participation in the Scientific Advisory Council in Las Vegas
From January 16 to 18, the GFARC was present in Las Vegas to share its recommendations within the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council (SAC). The SAC is a biennial event that brings...
Promoting resilience through first aid at SE Asia Heat Health Forum
The first South East Asia Regional Heat and Health Forum took place in Singapore from 5-12 January. This major event, organised under the auspices of the Global Heat and Health Information Network...
The GFARC as a speaker at the ‘Creating Cardiac AWAREness at Work’ event at the Brussels Parliament
The IFRC Global First Aid Reference Centre (GFARC) was honored to be a speaker at the 'Creating Cardiac AWAREness at Work' event at the European Parliament in Brussels on 13 January. Organised by...
Transforming Lives with the Universal First Aid App
The Universal First Aid App (UFAA) is a life-saving tool launched in 2023 by the Global First Aid Reference Centre (GFARC) in collaboration with the French Red Cross and the IFRC. Accessible on...
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