Archive for April, 2010

  • My name is Ousman Conteh, a youth activist by profession from Banjul, the capital of The Gambia. I currently serve the role of programme officer for the National Youth Parliament...

    Road safety – The Gambian Experience

    Posted on April 27, 2010 | 3 Comments
    My name is Ousman Conteh, a youth activist by profession from Banjul, the capital of The Gambia. I currently serve the role of programme officer for the National Youth Parliament...

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  • On the occasion of World Malaria Day 2010, the IFRC office in Geneva hosted a debate with malaria specialists from leading organizations such as WHO and the Global Fund. Organized in partnership with Swiss public radio station World Radio Switzerland, it offered a unique opportunity to discuss the main issues connected with the fight against malaria.

    IFRC debate – World Malaria Day 2010

    Posted on April 23, 2010 | No Comments
    On the occasion of World Malaria Day 2010, the IFRC office in Geneva hosted a debate with malaria specialists from leading organizations such as WHO and the Global Fund. Organized in partnership with Swiss public radio station World Radio Switzerland, it offered a unique opportunity to discuss the main issues connected with the fight against malaria.

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  • Three months have passed and the challenges in Haiti continue to grow - Recent heavy rains and their mud-soaked aftermath have once again turned the spotlight back onto Haiti. As Iain Logan, Head of Relief Operations in Haiti for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , says: “Our work has only just begun here. We've climbed to the top of a hill only to see the mountain looming ahead.”

    Haiti: Three months on and the rains have begun

    Posted on April 12, 2010 | 2 Comments
    Three months have passed and the challenges in Haiti continue to grow - Recent heavy rains and their mud-soaked aftermath have once again turned the spotlight back onto Haiti. As Iain Logan, Head of Relief Operations in Haiti for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , says: “Our work has only just begun here. We've climbed to the top of a hill only to see the mountain looming ahead.”

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  • I have been working for Red Cross and Red Cross youth activities for 5 years as a volunteer; without payment or other benefit. I started with the youth wing in Kerala state, India, conducting different activities such as student friendly police, health activities and developing a road safety syllabus...

    My personal story

    Posted on April 8, 2010 | 1 Comment
    I have been working for Red Cross and Red Cross youth activities for 5 years as a volunteer; without payment or other benefit. I started with the youth wing in Kerala state, India, conducting different activities such as student friendly police, health activities and developing a road safety syllabus...

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  • La Agencia Central de Búsquedas presta diversos servicios de búsqueda de personas en todo el mundo. Permite que tanto detenidos como civiles afectados por conflictos, catástrofes naturales u otras situaciones,...

    Agencia Central de Búsquedas del CICR: 50 años ayudando a mantener el contacto entre familiares

    Posted on April 7, 2010 | No Comments
    La Agencia Central de Búsquedas presta diversos servicios de búsqueda de personas en todo el mundo. Permite que tanto detenidos como civiles afectados por conflictos, catástrofes naturales u otras situaciones,...

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