DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a five-day basic disaster management training course for 25 volunteers.
Held at Golden Tulip Hotel, the course is designed to build the capacity of volunteers in disaster response, through a set of topics that comply with international standards. It was instructed by disaster management specialists and experts. During the event, the participants were introduced to QRCS’s mission and activities, the history and components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and its seven Fundamental Principles.
Other topics included the Disaster Management Unit, the International Humanitarian Law, Sphere Project, assessment, health, water and sanitation, food, camp management, psychological support, media relations in emergency, registration, distribution, logistics, coordination, and restoring family links. Ahmed Al Khulaifi, Head of Volunteers Section, QRCS, said: “Our annual strategy seeks to enhance the skills of our volunteers, through a training program in disaster management, first aid, the International Humanitarian Law, and human development”.
