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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.