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Posted May 19, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
* Guest blog by Shelley Dalke, manager of national swimming and water safety programs[slideshow] On May 10th, I travelled to Da Nang, Vietnam, to attend the 2011 World Conference on Drowning Prevention. It was my first time in Vietnam, a count...
Posted May 18, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.PAKISTAN: Community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) is at the core of the Red Cross Red Crescent recovery program in Pakistan. The thinki...
Posted May 13, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutions. This week's post is courtesy of our friend Robin Parker at the American Red Cross, Oregon Trail Chapter. Thank Thin...
Posted May 12, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
[slideshow] During a recent visit to Sault Ste. Marie, I met a local volunteer, Jean Wyatt, who showed me her Red Cross pin collection. She has been involved with the Red Cross for more than a decade - both as a client and volunteer. She was de...
*Guest blog by Nita Singh, coordinator, National Marketing @ Promotions with the Canadian Red Cross. National Lifejacket Day is May 19, and we are inviting you to help promote the importance of lifejacket wear by entering our photo contest. Show us t...
Posted May 10, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.TUNISIA: As part of a hygiene promotion activity, Mimi the Clown shows best hand washing practices to children staying at the Tunisian Red Cres...
Posted May 08, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
[slideshow] On a day-to-day basis, volunteers are responding to emergencies or working quietly around the globe, engaging communities in the very spirit of togetherness. Volunteers are often themselves the victims of the very same crises they are...
Posted May 05, 2011 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
*Guest blog by Alison Frehlich, communications advisor with the Canadian Red Cross. The first step in emergency preparedness, according to the Canadian Red Cross, is to “know your risks”. Seems like a simple enough task. In fact, I always thought I...
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