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Looking on the Impact of the International First Aid Attestation
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 in Djibouti: Strengthening Communities Through Training and Collaboration
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...
“My message to the Movement and our network is clear – First Aid education and response are at the core of our mission.” by Dr Htin Zaw Soe
Edito of the Global First Aid Reference Centre NewsletterMy journey in the Movement began upon my retirement from the University of Community Health in 2019. Since 2020, I have dedicated myself to...
Global First Aid Education Network: Master Educators Meeting
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...
World First Aid Day 2024 Toolkit available!
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...
Commercial First Aid: Videos toolkit
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...
Strengthening Training Capacities in West African Communities
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...
Uniting First Aid Training in the Baltic Region
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...
Armenian Red Cross Society: First Aid Trainings with Remote Borderline Communities
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...
Participation to the American Red Cross – Summer Scientific Advisory Council Meeting
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...
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