Promotion of Disaster Preparedness Education
Rena IGARASHI
Deputy Director
Planning and Coordination Division
International Department
Japanese Red Cross Society
r-igarashi@jrc.or.jp
Yes
ü Organized disaster preparedness educational programs for adults in several Chapters as a pilot program.
- Conducted trainings of trainers (staff and volunteers) on disaster preparedness educational programs.
- Developed a trainers’ manual for organizing a Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Seminar.
- Attended the National Conference on Disaster Preparedness for raising awareness on disaster preparedness among the citizens.
- Provided First Aid technical assistance and financial support for Red Cross Societies in Myanmar, Cambodia and East Timor.
- Supported Sister Societies in Asia and African region for strengthening disaster preparedness and promoting disease prevention as well as improving resilience through organizational development support.