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Taller ENI Agua y Saneamiento y Promoción de la Higiene

CR Dominicana

La Cruz Roja Dominicana realizará el Taller ENI Agua y Saneamiento y Promoción de la Higiene, orientado a fortalecer las capacidades técnicas de respuesta de las Sociedades Nacionales del Caribe en el ámbito de agua y saneamiento. 📅 Fecha: 27 de enero al 1 de febrero de 2026 Esta capacitación busca garantizar el cumplimiento de los estándares del Movimiento y la calidad técnica del proceso formativo, y está siendo desarrollado con la participación de facilitadores de la red del Centro de Referencia en Preparación para Desastres CREPD, promoviendo el intercambio de experiencias y buenas prácticas. Esta actividad se enmarca en el proyecto “Fortalecimiento de la capacidad de respuesta del Caribe en agua”, financiado por la Cruz Roja Italiana.

#Taller #ENI

01/2026

Taller de Organización y Funcionamiento de Centros de Operaciones de Emergencias para las Sociedades Nacionales

CR Guatemalteca

Del 11 al 14 de noviembre, en las instalaciones de SECONRED Guatemala, se realiza el Taller de Organización y Funcionamiento de Centros de Operaciones de Emergencias para las Sociedades Nacionales, coordinado por la Cruz Roja Guatemalteca con el apoyo técnico del CREPD / IFRC. Este es el segundo curso a nivel global desarrollado bajo la nueva edición de la Guía de COE, basada en el Mecanismo de Preparación y Respuesta de las Sociedades Nacionales, con el objetivo de fortalecer las capacidades de coordinación y toma de decisiones durante emergencias. En el taller participan personal y voluntario de la Cruz Roja Guatemalteca y la Secretaría Ejecutiva de la Coordinadora Nacional para la Reducción de Desastres de Guatemala

#Taller

11/2025

Curso de Organización y Operación de los Centros de Operaciones de Emergencia

CR Salvadoreña

Del 2 al 5 de octubre de 2025, la Cruz Roja Salvadoreña, con el apoyo del CREPD - IFRC, está llevando a cabo el taller Organización y Operación de los COE, el primero en impartirse utilizando materiales actualizados y alineados con la Guía Global de COE. Este curso está diseñado para fortalecer los COE institucionales de las Sociedades Nacionales, promoviendo la coordinación, la gestión eficiente de la información y la preparación ante emergencias, vinculando directamente la teoría con la práctica operativa. A través de talleres como este, seguimos fortaleciendo la preparación y la resiliencia de nuestras comunidades frente a las emergencias.

#COE #Curso

10/2025

National Workshop on Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment with a Climate Focus

Mexican RC, Colombian RC, Dominican RC

Between July 14 and 18, Veracruz became a meeting point for the National AVCA Workshop with a Climate Focus, led by the Mexican RC and joined by the Colombian RC, the Dominican RC, and IFRC’s CREPD. More than 15 national delegations actively participated in technical sessions, participatory exercises, and working groups aimed at integrating the climate dimension into vulnerability and capacity assessments. Teams worked alongside locally led approaches to co-design Resilience Pathways that respond to community priorities and knowledge. The exchange of experiences and tools strengthened national and subnational capacity to anticipate climate impacts and plan adaptation and risk reduction actions. This effort is supported by the Zurich Foundation (ZCRA) under the Climate Resilience Project and reaffirms the importance of community participation as a driver of sustainable solutions.

#Workshop #AVCA

07/2025

National Intervention Team (NIT) Course with a specialization in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Colombian RC, IFRC

Congratulations! From June 9 to 14, in Armenia, Quindío, the Colombian RC conducted the National Intervention Team (NIT) Course with a specialization in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), certifying 32 members at the national level. This training was carried out with the valuable support of the Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre (CREPD) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The objective was to strengthen the response capacity of the National Society by ensuring trained personnel ready for deployment in crises or disasters, and to guarantee dignified humanitarian assistance that saves lives.

#Course

06/2025

Taller de Lecciones Aprendidas del Programa DG-ECHO (PPP)

IFRC, NS

The Lessons Learned Workshop of the DG-ECHO (PPP) Programme was held from May 27 to 29 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, bringing together key actors from IFRC and National Societies. During the meeting, experiences, challenges, and best practices were shared on localization and its integration with sectors such as Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), institutional preparedness, and anticipatory action. The Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre (CREPD) participated in this space to continue strengthening local capacities and preparedness. This workshop was key to enhancing collaboration between local and global partners and ensuring more effective, agile, and community-centered responses.

#Workshop

05/2025

Strengthening disaster preparedness in the region!

Honduran RC, Guatemalan RC, Salvadoran RC, Costa Rican RC, Colombian RC, German RC

From March 31 to April 4, 2025, at Lake Yojoa, Honduras, the Regional Course on Simulations and Drills is being carried out. National Societies and representatives of risk management systems from Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Colombia are participating, with financial support from the Integrated Program of the German RC and technical backing from the Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre of the IFRC. Together, we are strengthening capacities for an effective emergency response. We continue moving forward toward safer communities!

#Course

03/2025

Curso Mediación Pedagogica

CR guatemalteca

Cruz Roja GT realiza el Curso Mediación Pedagógica del 03 al 08 de marzo, con apoyo del CREPD y de una facilitadora de Cruz Roja Hondureña Con el fin de capacitar a técnicos y voluntarios para la red de formadores regionales en áreas de salud, psicología y trabajo comunitario. Con el apoyo de técnico de International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid y Unión Europea en Guatemala.

#Curso

03/2025

V Taller Regional sobre Sistema de Alerta Temprana de base Comunitario (SAT C)

CR Dominicana, CR Hondureña, CR Costarricense

Del 10 al 15 de febrero 2025, se realizó el V Taller Regional sobre Sistema de Alerta Temprana de base Comunitario (SAT C) en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, con el apoyo de la CR Dominicana, CR Hondureña, y del IFRC CREPD, en el marco del Proyecto de la Cooperación Española (AECID) para el Programa Global de Resiliencia Climática de IFRC. El taller reúne a más de 25 participantes, de las filiales nacionales de CR Dominicana, CR Costarricense, así como socios locales del Programa Mundial de Alimentos de las Naciones Unidas, Plan Internacional, y Defensa Civil quienes se beneficiaron de una experiencia enriquecedora. En alianza técnico-ciéntifica, los participantes también contaron con la facilitación del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulico (INRHI) y del Instituto Dominicano de Meteorología. Como resultado de este taller, los participantes elaboran Planes de Acción de Sistemas de Alerta Temprana Comunitarios, fundamentados en los hallazgos de los Análisis de Vulnerabilidad y Capacidad Ampliado (AVCA) de las comunidades en las que opera el proyecto, generando continuidad al apoyo comunitario iniciado y fortalecido a través de las acciones de CR Dominicana a través del AECID y el Programa Global de Resiliencia Climática.

#Taller

02/2025

Update of the Honduran RC Institutional Preparedness Plan

Honduran RC

On January 11 and 12, the update of the Honduran RC Institutional Preparedness Plan was carried out with technical support from the Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre and financial support from the Programmatic Partnership Project.

#Plan

01/2025

Pedagogical Mediation Workshop with a Focus on Restoring Family Links

ICRC, Costa Rican RC, Salvadoran RC, Guatemalan RC, Honduran RC, Mexican RC, Panamanian RC

From December 10 to 14, the Pedagogical Mediation Workshop with a focus on Restoring Family Links was held, organized with the support of the IFRC Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre and the ICRC delegation for Mexico and Central America. The workshop included the participation of 19 volunteers from the National Societies of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and the ICRC.

#Workshop

12/2024

Second Regional Meeting of Climate and Environment Champions of the Americas

IFRC and Argentine RC, Belizean RC, Bolivian RC, Chilean RC, Costa Rican RC, Cuban RC, Dominican RC, Ecuadorian RC, Salvadoran RC, Guatemalan RC, Honduran RC, Jamaican RC, Mexican RC, Panamanian RC, Paraguayan RC, Dominican RC, Uruguayan RC, Venezuelan RC, and Colombian RC

From October 21 to 25, 2024, the Second Regional Meeting of Climate and Environment Champions of the Americas was held in the framework of COP16 in Cali, Colombia, organized by IFRC with the support of the Colombian RC. The event included representatives from across the Americas, including Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Colombia, as well as delegates from our Partner National Societies such as the American, German, Spanish, Netherlands, and Norwegian RCs; reference centres; and country delegations. More than 70 representatives participated in the Champions Meeting and contributed to the events in the Green and Blue Zones of COP16 Biodiversity, where our collective efforts were showcased to a wider audience through public interventions in the Blue and Green Zones, conferences, interviews, and a dedicated stand. Through this collective effort, we were able to highlight best practices of Red Cross Societies in the region to address this triple planetary crisis.

#COP16

10/2024

Formación de Formadores de Salud Mental y Apoyo Psicosocial con enfoque el Protección, Género e Inclusión

CR Guatemalteca, IFRC

En el Marco del Proyecto ECHO PPP del 16 al 21 se realizó la Formación de Formadores de Salud Mental y Apoyo Psicosocial con enfoque el Protección, Género e Inclusión de la Cruz Roja Guatemalteca en coordinación con IFRC y el CREPD, con el objetivo de garantizar el fortalecimiento de las competencias del personal de respuesta, para convertirse en los primeros respondedores y brindar una atención adecuada desde el marco de referencia psicosocial en los diversos contextos, integrando espacios seguros y de confianza, garantizando por parte de la SN una respuesta efectiva en cualquier intervención.

#SMAPS #PGI

09/2024

Taller de Actualización del Plan Nacional de Respuesta

CR Hondureña

Del 2 al 6 de septiembre de 2024, la Cruz Roja Hondureña, con el apoyo técnico del Centro de Referencia de Preparación a Desastres (CREPD), llevó a cabo el "Taller de Actualización del Plan Nacional de Respuesta" que tiene como objetivo Revisar y actualizar el contenido del Plan Nacional de Respuesta de la Cruz Roja Hondureña, incorporando nuevos escenarios de desastres y crisis, y adaptándolo al nuevo contexto y estructura de la SN. Esto bajo un formato y distribución de contenido adecuados que faciliten la realización de operaciones de respuesta efectivas ante crisis y desastres.

#Taller

09/2024

3er Taller Regional de Soluciones basadas en la Naturaleza

CR Dominicana, Oficina Regional de las Américas de IFRC, CR Panameña, CR Cubana , CR Guatemalteca, CR Colombiana, CR Salvadoreña, CR Paraguaya y CR Italiana

Del 7 al 11 de agosto de 2024, se llevó a cabo el 3er Taller Regional de Soluciones basadas en la Naturaleza (en español), en la comunidad de Cajuil, Provincia de Pedernales, República Dominicana, organizado por CR Dominicana y la Oficina Regional de las Américas de IFRC, y con el apoyo de facilitación por parte de Wetlands International y IFRC CREPD, en el marco del Programa Global de Resiliencia Climática auspiciado por la Cooperación Española (AECID). El mismo contó con la participación de Cruz Roja Panameña, Cubana, Guatemalteca, Colombiana, Salvadoreña, Paraguaya e Italiana. La formación le permitió a los participantes desarrollar habilidades en gestión de los recursos naturales y les permite formar parte de procesos de formulación para el diseño de soluciones basadas en la naturaleza.

#SBN #Taller

08/2024

Curso Equipos Nacionales de Intervención

CR Boliviana, CR Argentina, CR Ecuatoriana y CR Boliviana.

Cruz Roja Boliviana Realiza el curso Equipos Nacionales de Intervención (ENI) con la participación de 14 voluntarios de La Paz, Cochabamba, El Alto y Santa Cruz, del 11 al 17 de junio en La Paz. Con apoyo técnico del CREPD y la red regional de facilitadores, en esta actividad apoyan facilitadores de Cruz Roja Argentina, Cruz Roja Ecuatoriana y Cruz Roja Boliviana. Auspiciada por Cruz Roja Suiza y El Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja

#ENI #Curso

06/2024

Taller Viaje a la Acción Climática a través del enfoque de Preparación para una Respuesta Eficaz

CR Uruguaya y IFRC Disaster Law

Cruz Roja Uruguaya realiza del 27 al 31 de mayo de 2024 el taller Viaje a la Acción Climática a través del enfoque de Preparación para una Respuesta Eficaz (PER), el taller se desarrolla con el apoyo del Centro del Clima, CREPD, y el Programa de Derecho Relativo a los Desastres de la FICR. Este enfoque integral busca promover la resiliencia climática en los procesos operativos y programáticos de la Sociedad Nacional, así como fortalecer su rol auxiliar y posicionamiento a escala nacional para enfrentar el Cambio Climático, como parte de la estrategia institucional del Programa Global de Resiliencia Climática de la IFRC, en cooperación con Irish Aid.

#PER #Taller

05/2024

Disaster Risk Management Course

Guatemalan RC, German RC, American RC, Panamanian RC

The Guatemalan RC is conducting a Disaster Risk Management Course, with a total of 17 participants from the branches and headquarters taking part in the training process. The course aims to increase the capacities of the Risk Management areas of National Societies through the application of the regulatory framework on risk management and tools for analysis, assessment, planning, and organization for disaster and crisis response, taking into account the doctrinal and strategic framework of the Red Cross Movement. It is important to highlight that this training is carried out within the framework of the Programmatic Partnership (AP) project, with the support of the German RC and American RC, technical support and certification from IFRC-CREPD, and the participation of facilitators from the Panamanian RC and Guatemalan RC.

#Course

05/2024

Curso de Equipo Nacional de Intervención (ENI) especialidad Migración

CR Panameña, CR Uruguaya y CR Hondureña

En Cruz Roja Panameña del 22 al 29 de abril se lleva acabo el curso de Equipo Nacional de Intervencion (ENI) especialidad Migración en donde voluntarios y equipo de gestión, quienes participan activamente en la respuesta a la crisis migratoria, fortalecen sus conocimientos en esta materia. Con apoyo de facilitadores de Cruz Roja Uruguaya y Cruz Roja Hondureña

#ENI #Curso

04/2024

Y-Adapt Workshop

Salvadoran CR and American CR

From February 13 to 16, 2023, the Salvadoran Red Cross is holding the Y-Adapt workshop, which is a curriculum for young people consisting of games and recreational activities that helps them understand climate change and take practical steps to adapt to climate change in their community. The workshop is being facilitated by CREPD / IFRC and American Red Cross staff, within the framework of the Climate Seed Fund project.

#Workshop

02/2024

Fortaleciendo Capacidades para la Preparación y Respuesta Humanitaria

CR Guatemalteca

Del 9 al 11 de diciembre, la Cruz Roja Guatemalteca, con el soporte del Centro de Referencia en Preparación Institucional para Desastres (CREPD) de la IFRC, desarrolló un taller para la construcción de un paquete formativo orientado a la elaboración de escenarios y opciones de respuesta. Durante tres días, equipos técnicos trabajaron de manera colaborativa en: 🔹Definición de la meta, propósito y contenidos del curso 🔹 Redacción de competencias y diseños de contenidos del curso 🔹 Selección de metodologías y actividades didácticas, entre otras Este esfuerzo conjunto contribuye a mejorar la capacidad de anticipación, planificación y respuesta del Movimiento, promoviendo intervenciones más oportunas y eficaces ante emergencias. 🤝 Agradecemos a todas las personas participantes por su compromiso y dedicación.

#Taller

12/2025

Taller de Maquillaje para Simulacros

CR Hondureña, CR Guatemalteca, IFRC, CONRED

En el marco de los preparativos para el Simulacro Nacional conmemorativo de los 50 años del terremoto de 1976 en Guatemala, la Coordinadora Nacional para la Reducción de Desastres de Guatemala (CONRED) y la Cruz Roja Guatemalteca desarrollan el primer "𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐣𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬", bajo la metodología “Aprender Haciendo”. Este proceso cuenta con el apoyo técnico del Centro de Referencia en Preparación para Desastres (CREPD) de la Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja (IFRC), así como con la colaboración de la red de facilitadores representada por la Cruz Roja Hondureña.

#Taller

11/2025

Contingency Planning Course

Panamanian RC, Honduran RC, Swiss RC

Within the framework of the project “Comprehensive and Sustainable Preparedness for Effective Response in Human Mobility in Panama,” the Panamanian RC, with technical support from the IFRC Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre (CREPD), a facilitators network represented by the Honduran RC, and financial support from the Swiss RC, conducted the Contingency Planning Course with the participation of 25 volunteer and technical members nationwide. As a result, two important products were developed: a Flood Contingency Plan and a Human Mobility Contingency Plan—a step further toward a more effective and sustainable response to humanitarian challenges.

#Course

09/2025

Facilitators Training in Protection

Honduran RC, Panamanian RC, Costa Rican RC, Chilean RC, Salvadoran RC, Mexican RC, Guatemalan RC

The Honduran RC pioneered the design and implementation of the Facilitators Training in Protection from June 23 to 28, with participants from the Panamanian RC, Costa Rican RC, Chilean RC, Salvadoran RC, Mexican RC, and Guatemalan RC.

#Training

06/2025

Workshop on Early Warning Systems

Venezuelan RC, IFRC

**Preparedness saves lives!** From June 10 to 14, the Venezuelan RC held the workshop on Early Warning Systems in Caracas, strengthening the capacities of 26 participants to collaborate with communities and institutions to anticipate risks and act in a timely manner. This initiative is part of the Disaster Risk Management 2025 project, framed within the Unified Plan, with the valuable support of the IFRC country office in Caracas and CREPD. Because protecting what matters most—life—begins with being prepared.

#Workshop

06/2025

Early Warning Systems Workshop

Colombian RC, Mexican RC, IFRC, AECID

Early warnings save lives! Early Warning Systems Workshops strengthen the capacity of communities and institutions to anticipate risks, act in time, and protect what matters most: life. From May 13 to 15, the Colombian RC held a key workshop in Medellín as part of the #EarlyWarningsForAll initiative in Latin America, with the support of the Mexican RC, IFRC-CREPD, and the Spanish Cooperation (AECID) project for the IFRC Global Climate Resilience Programme. Additionally, the workshop benefited from the technical participation of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) and the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies (IDEAM). It included a visit to the SIATA facilities (Early Warning System of the Aburrá Valley), an innovative example of the integration of science, technology, and risk management at the local level.

#Workshop

05/2025

National Intervention Teams (NIT) and Facilitators Training

Brazilian RC, IFRC

National Intervention Teams (NIT) and Facilitators Training, Brazil, from March 27 to April 6, with the participation of facilitators from the regional network, IFRC, and CREPD.

#ENI

03/2025

Reunión Técnica de diseño de la formación de facilitadores en materia de Protección

CR Guatemalteca, CR Hondureña, CR Salvadoreña, CR Panameña, CR Mexicana, CR Canadiense

Cruz Roja Hondureña en el marco del Proyecto Alianza Programática y en colaboración con el Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja la Federación Internacional y con apoyo técnico del Centro de Referencia en Preparación para Desastres, lleva a cabo la Reunión Técnica de diseño de la formación de facilitadores en materia de Protección, del 24 al 27 de febrero.

#Reunión técnica

02/2025

Accelerating Local Action in Humanitarian and Health Crises

Salvadoran RC

Strengthening emergency preparedness! The Salvadoran RC, within the framework of the project “Accelerating Local Action in Humanitarian and Health Crises” (DG EHO-PPP) and with technical support from the IFRC Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre, conducted the Contingency and Response Planning Course using the Learning by Doing methodology. San Salvador January 29 – February 2 We continue strengthening capacities for a more effective response to emergencies and disasters.

#DG ECHO-PPP

01/2025

Effective Response Preparedness (PER) Workshop

Honduran RC

From January 6 to 10, the Honduran RC is conducting the Effective Response Preparedness (PER) workshop, covering key topics such as Multi-Hazard Analysis, Climate and Environment considerations, and piloting Urban Context considerations. This event is carried out with technical support from CREPD/IFRC and funding from the Programmatic Partnership project.

#PER #Workshop

01/2025

Humanitarian Information Analysis Course (HIAC)

Panamanian RC

From November 18 to 22, the Humanitarian Information Analysis Course (HIAC) was held in Panama City. The course aimed to strengthen the analytical skills of 23 participants from 12 different National Societies in the Americas, with the support of the Information Management, Surge, PMER, CEA teams, and the Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre.

#HIAC #Course

11/2024

General National Intervention Teams (ENI)

Guatemalan RC

The Guatemalan RC opened the "General National Intervention Teams (NIT) Course" in Guatemala City, with technical support from the Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre – IFRC, and with the support of EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, the European Commission, and the European Union in Guatemala.

#Course #ENI

10/2024

Capacity-strengthening process for preparedness and response to crises and disasters

Panamanian RC, IFRC

“A National Society is only as strong as the collective strength of its Branches.” For this reason, the Panamanian RC has initiated a capacity-strengthening process for preparedness and response to crises and disasters. Through the Effective Response Preparedness (PER) approach, branches from the three regions of the country are analyzing and proposing actions to improve their capacities. This process is led by the Panamanian RC in collaboration with the IFRC through CREPD and is being carried out from September 12 to 23, 2024.

#PER

09/2024

1st Regional Workshop on the Community Early Warning System (CEWS)

Paraguayan RC, Mexican RC, Argentine RC, Dominican RC, Salvadoran RC

From August 27 to 29, 2024, the 1st Regional Workshop on the Community Early Warning System (CEWS) was held in Asunción, Paraguay. This event was organized by the Paraguayan RC and CREPD, with co-facilitation by the Mexican RC, as part of the project “Mainstreaming Early Warning and Action,” funded by Irish Aid, under the activities of the Climate and Environment Subunit. More than 30 participants, including 5 community leaders and 5 international participants from the Argentine RC, Dominican RC, and Salvadoran RC, joined us during these three days of learning. In the workshop, participants acquired practical skills to identify risks, monitor threats, disseminate alerts, and foster partnerships through advocacy. We thank everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this important event. Together, we are strengthening our communities through early warning systems!

#CEWS #Workshop

08/2024

Facilitators Training in Mental Health with a focus on Protection, Gender, and Inclusion

Panamanian RC

The Panamanian RC conducted the Facilitators Training in Mental Health with a focus on Protection, Gender, and Inclusion, from June 24 to 28 in David, Panama.

#PGI

06/2024

Climate Action Journey through the Preparedness for Effective Response approach

CR Uruguaya, Climate Centre and the IFRC Disaster Programme

Climate Action Journey through the Preparedness for Effective Response (PER) approach. Last week, the Climate Action Journey through the Preparedness for Effective Response (PER) approach workshop was held. This workshop was developed with the support of the Climate Centre, CREPD, the IFRC Disaster Programme and the support of Irish Aid. This approach seeks to promote climate resilience in the operational and programmatic processes of the National Society, as well as strengthen the auxiliary role and positioning.

#PER

06/2024

First National Intervention Teams Course with a Specialization in Migration

Guatemalan RC, Colombian RC, IFRC

Volunteers from the Guatemalan RC and Colombian RC are being trained in the First National Intervention Teams Course with a Specialization in Migration, held in Panajachel, Sololá, Guatemala. The course is supported by EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, the Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre, and the IFRC. We Cannot Stop, the World Needs Us Outside.

#Course

05/2024

Course on the Organization and Operation of Emergency Operations Centers

Honduran RC and German RC

The Honduran Red Cross is carrying out the Course on the Organization and Operation of Emergency Operations Centers (OFCOE). A total of 16 people from the councils and central headquarters are part of the training process whose main objective is to generate knowledge and skills for the Organization of Emergency Operations Centers in the context of capacity building processes for response to emergencies and disasters. It is important to highlight that this training is developed within the framework of the AP Programmatic Alliance project and has the support for its development of the CREPD, CR-Alemana and local facilitators.

#OFCOE #Course

05/2024

Regional Workshop on the Expanded Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis Methodology

Paraguayan RC, Bolivian RC, Chilean RC, Argentine RC, Italian RC, Dominican RC.

The Regional Workshop on the Expanded Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (AVCA) Methodology, with a climate focus, supported by Irish Aid within the framework of the Global Climate Resilience Programme and carried out with the support of IFRC CREPD/CRECC, has concluded. The event took place in Asunción, Paraguay, from March 18 to 21, with the participation of the Paraguayan RC, Bolivian RC, Chilean RC, Argentine RC, Italian RC, and Dominican RC. We look forward to continuing to create more opportunities for learning and collaboration among National Societies for the joint growth of the region.

#AVCA #Workshop

03/2024

Curso de Organización y Funcionamiento de Centros de Operaciones de Emergencias

CR Salvadoreña

La Cruz Roja Salvadoreña llevó a cabo el Curso de Organización y Funcionamiento de Centros de Operaciones de Emergencias en las fechas del 13, 14, 20 y 21 de enero de 2024. En total, 18 voluntarios participaron en esta formación, provenientes de las seccionales de San Salvador. El objetivo principal de la capacitación es desarrollar habilidades que contribuyan a abordar problemas operativos y establecer vínculos entre los esfuerzos políticos y sectoriales durante crisis y desastres. Es importante destacar que esta formación cuenta con el respaldo técnico del CREPD.

#Curso

01/2024

Driving capacities for quality training

Salvadoran RC

The Salvadoran RC continues strengthening the skills of its staff and volunteers through the Pedagogical Mediation Workshop. This training process will enable them to facilitate future courses within the institution, ensuring that each learning space is dynamic, participatory, and focused on achieving real results in communities. From the Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre (CREPD) and with the support of facilitators from the Honduran RC and Panamanian RC, we accompany this effort by providing technical support, reaffirming our shared commitment to promoting training processes that not only transfer knowledge but also strengthen competencies and transform educational practices for the benefit of humanitarian action. This initiative is carried out within the framework of the RRD–ILOPANGO project, funded by the American Red Cross, consolidating a collaboration that drives the continuous development of institutional talent.

#Workshop

11/2025

National Intervention Teams Course with a specialization in Migration

Mexican RC

The Mexican RC conducted the National Intervention Teams course with a specialization in Migration, from October 27 to November 1, with the participation of 14 state migration coordinators, 4 volunteers, and 3 members of the national coordination team. The course was carried out with technical support from the IFRC through the Reference Centre.

#Course

10/2025

Intermediate Lessons Learned Workshop for the “Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Response Capacities – Phase II” Project

Guatemalan RC

From August 19 to 21, the Guatemalan RC is conducting the Intermediate Lessons Learned Workshop for the “Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Response Capacities – Phase II” project in Guatemala City. The activity has technical support from the Reference Centre and financial backing from the American Red Cross, aiming to consolidate progress and strengthen the project’s actions.

#Workshop

08/2025

Introductory Session on Emergency Operations Centers (EOC)

Venezuelan RC, IFRC

Introductory Session on Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) On June 17 and 18, the Venezuelan RC conducted an introductory session on Emergency Operations Centers, facilitated by the IFRC country delegation and CREPD. The objective was to strengthen general knowledge on the management and control of emergency operations, as well as to identify gaps and challenges that will help consolidate this topic at both central and national levels. Thank you to all participants for your commitment and enthusiasm. We continue moving forward in emergency preparedness and response.

#EOC

06/2025

Cruz Roja Venezolana implementa el enfoque PER

CR Venezolana

Una respuesta eficaz comienza con una preparación sólida Del 2 al 5 de junio, la Cruz Roja Venezolana implementa el enfoque PER (Preparación de una Respuesta Eficaz), una herramienta clave para fortalecer su capacidad de respuesta ante emergencias. Este proceso permite analizar, planificar y tomar decisiones estratégicas que aseguren una acción rápida, coordinada y efectiva frente a cualquier situación de crisis. Con el enfoque PER, reafirmamos nuestro compromiso de estar siempre listos para servir a las comunidades que más lo necesitan.

#PER

05/2025

Consultation workshop for the development of the Binational Plan for multi-hazard events.

Colombian RC, Venezuelan RC, ICRC Colombia, IFRC.

CREPD participates in the consultation workshop for the development of the Binational Plan for multi-hazard events. This workshop represents a strategic opportunity to identify shared risks, define joint protocols, and ensure a timely and effective response to emergencies that do not recognize borders.

#Workshop

05/2025

National PER 2025 Drill: Salvadoran RC Strengthens Its Emergency Response

Salvadoran RC, Ecuadorian RC, Guatemalan RC

The Salvadoran RC carried out the PER 2025 Drill to strengthen its preparedness and response capacity. This exercise included: * Activation of operational teams to address damage and needs at the community level. * Coordination with municipal and departmental actors to ensure an effective response. * Emergency management from headquarters to improve decision-making. An evaluation team from the IFRC, composed of CREPD, the IFRC Logistics and Supply Chain Unit, and the RC National Societies of Ecuador and Guatemala, participated in the exercise to identify opportunities for strengthening.

#Drill #PER

03/2025

Strengthening emergency response

Ecuadorian RC

The Ecuadorian RC carried out the Third National Response Teams Exercise 2025, testing its capacities to act quickly and effectively in the face of crises and disasters. For the second time, the Effective Response Preparedness (PER) approach was implemented under this modality, including Climate and Environment considerations, strengthening planning, coordination, and action in emergency situations. Date: February 16 to 23, 2025 Support: CREPD – IFRC evaluators The implementation of PER and Climate and Environment considerations is made possible thanks to funding from the ECHO PPP project, Pillar 1, Result 1.7 Environmental Sustainability. Preparedness saves lives. These exercises reinforce the commitment to safer and more resilient communities.

#ECHO PPP #PER

02/2025

Course "Response and Contingency Plans"

Honduran RC

From January 14 to 18, the Honduran Red Cross, in collaboration with the Disaster Preparedness Reference Center of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held the course "Response and Contingency Plans." This course was aimed at staff and volunteers from the country's four regions and was funded by the Programmatic Alliance Project.

#Course

01/2025

Rapid Response Teams Course

ICRC, Panamanian RC, Argentine RC, Uruguayan RC, Chilean RC, Bolivian RC, Costa Rican RC, Honduran RC, Guatemalan RC, Mexican RC, Paraguayan RC, Ecuadorian RC

The Rapid Response Teams Course concludes, organized by the IFRC with the support of the Reference Centre, with the participation of 11 National Societies and the ICRC.

#Course

12/2024

Curso de Equipos Nacionales de Intervención

CR Paraguaya, CR Argentina, CR Boliviana

La Cruz Roja Paraguaya realizó el Curso de Equipos Nacionales de Intervención (#ENI) con la finalidad de formar a su voluntariado en capacidades técnicas para responder a emergencias y desastres, siguiendo el Principio de #Humanidad y los valores del #MovimientodelaCruzRoja. La capacitación se desarrolla en el CARFEM de la Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol, en la ciudad de Ypané. El CREPD apoya a través de la red regional de facilitadores, acompañan el proceso de formación un facilitador de Cruz Roja Argentina y una facilitadora de Cruz Roja Boliviana

#Curso #ENI

11/2024

Workshop for the Development of the Earthquake Contingency Plan

Guatemalan RC

From October 7 to 11, 2024, volunteers from the Guatemalan RC branches participated in an important Workshop for the Development of the Earthquake Contingency Plan, organized by the Guatemalan RC with the support of the Institutional Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre (CREPD). This workshop provided essential tools to strengthen response capacity in seismic emergencies, allowing volunteers to acquire key knowledge in planning and organizing strategic actions. The time invested in preparedness is time gained in response. Continuous training is essential to be better prepared to face crises and disasters.

#EarthquakePreparedness #Workshop

10/2024

“Climate Action Pathways Assessment through the PER Process in the Colombian RC” Workshop

IFRC, Colombian RC, Climate Centre

The Colombian RC launched its first PER cycle through the workshop “Capacity Strengthening for Response,” with the support of CREPD, the Climate Centre, and the IFRC Disaster Law Programme. The workshop, held from September 2 to 6 in Bogotá, is part of the IFRC Global Climate Resilience Programme, aiming to position the Colombian RC as a key actor in addressing climate change challenges and to strengthen its auxiliary role in disaster response.

#PER #Workshop

09/2024

Taller de Lecciones Aprendidas DREF Huracán Otis

CR Mexicana e IFRC

El 23 y 24 de agosto, la Cruz Roja Mexicana, en coordinación con la Federación Internacional de Cruz Roja y Media Luna Roja (IFRC) y con el apoyo técnico del Centro de Referencia en Preparación a Desastres (CREPD), llevó a cabo un taller de lecciones aprendidas sobre el Huracán Otis. Este evento reunió a las áreas técnicas, estratégicas y de soporte de la Cruz Roja Mexicana para promover la mejora continua en las operaciones y fortalecer las capacidades de respuesta ante emergencias.

#DREF #Taller

08/2024

“Climate Action Pathways Assessment through the Effective Response Preparedness (PER) Process” Workshop

Dominican RC, IFRC Climate Centre and Disaster Law Programme

This week, the Dominican RC is conducting the “Climate Action Pathways Assessment through the Effective Response Preparedness (PER) Process” workshop, with the support of CREPD, the IFRC Climate Centre, and the Disaster Law Programme. This comprehensive approach aims to promote climate resilience in the operational and programmatic processes of the National Society, as well as to strengthen its auxiliary role and national positioning to address Climate Change, as part of IFRC’s Global Climate Resilience Programme institutional strategy.

#PER #Workshop

06/2024

Community Participation and Accountability (CEA) Facilitators Course

Panamanian CR

From May 29 to June 2, 2024, in the charming Province of Herrera, district of Chitré, the Panamanian Red Cross will launch the Community Participation and Accountability Facilitators Course (CEA). This course is not just a training, it is an experience designed to empower participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to foster effective community participation and ensure transparency in our actions.

#CEA #Course

05/2024

3er Taller Regional de la Metodología de Análisis de Vulnerabilidades y Capacidades Ampliado (AVCA), con enfoque climático

CR Dominicana y CR Paraguaya

Del 8 al 12 de Mayo de 2024 se desarrolló el: 3er Taller Regional de la Metodología de Análisis de Vulnerabilidades y Capacidades Ampliado (AVCA), con enfoque climático. En el marco del Programa Global de Resiliencia Climática, auspiciado por la Cooperación Española (AECID). El espacio fue organizado con el apoyo de Cruz Roja Dominicana, y el equipo de Cruz Roja Paraguaya, IFRC/ CREPD en la comunidad de San Juan del Río, República Dominicana, con participantes de Panamá, Argentina, Chile, Colombia e Italia. Esperamos continuar generando más oportunidades de aprendizaje y colaboración para el crecimiento conjunto de la región.

#Taller #AVCA

05/2024

Climate Action Pathways through the Effective Response Preparedness (PER) Process

Paraguayan RC, Climate Centre, Disaster Law-IFRC

Yesterday, the Climate Action Pathways exercise through the Effective Response Preparedness (PER) Process of the Paraguayan RC concluded, with the support of the Climate Centre, CREPD, and the IFRC Disaster Law Programme. This comprehensive approach aims to promote climate resilience in the operational and programmatic processes of the National Society, as well as to strengthen its auxiliary role and national positioning to address Climate Change, as part of the IFRC Global Climate Resilience Programme institutional strategy, in cooperation with Irish Aid.

#PER

04/2024

Taller Nacional de Preparación para una Respuesta Eficaz

CR Boliviana y CR Argentina

Cruz Roja Boliviana lleva adelante el Taller Nacional de Preparación para una Respuesta Eficaz (PER) con la presencia de los capacitadores, Gustavo Hernández del Centro de Referencia en Preparación para Desastres (CREPD) y Mariano Alfonsi Facilitador PER de Cruz Roja Argentina junto a voluntarios de nuestras Filiales Departamentales y Municipales quienes participan de este importante proceso. La Presidenta, Lic. Gleny Yepez Chacón, al momento de inaugurar este importante proceso, recalcó que es importante realizar una radiografia de nuestra Sociedad Nacional y la priorizacion de las lineas de acción para el desarrollo de nuestra institución.

#PER #Taller

02/2024

Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Course

Panamanian RC

The Panamanian RC is conducting the first Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Course from January 14 to 20. This pilot course aims to validate the tools and topics to strengthen the capacities of volunteers as risk managers. The training is carried out with the support of the IFRC Disaster Preparedness Reference Centre and financial support from ECHO under the Programmatic Partnership project.

#Course

01/2024

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