NRCS / Nepal Red Cross Society – The Nepal Red Cross (NRCS) is an independent, volunteer-based, non-profit humanitarian organization that provides humanitarian services and support to Vulnerable people with impartiality and neutrality.
There are several international organizations and UN specialized agencies engaged to control and solve social problems all over the world. They are actively involved in Nepal as well. They provide us various services and supports. They are actively involved in Nepal as well. They provide us various services and supports. Some of them are briefly introduced below.
The Red Cross of Nepal is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The NRCS was officially registered in Nepal after the Nepalese government adhered to the Geneva Conventions (August 12, 1949). It was established on September 4, 1963 to reduce human suffering without any discrimination on any ground. On October 1, 1964, the International Committee of the Red Cross recognized NRCS on 1st October, 1963.
Facts and Information About the International Red Cross Society in Nepal
It is an international organization established on 26 Oct 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded by a young Swiss businessman, doctor, and philanthropist, Jean Henry Dunant. The name comes from its flag. It has a Red Cross on a white background. The basic principles of the Red Cross societies are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence voluntary service, unity, and universality.
Henry Dunant, a Swiss citizen, started Red Cross in 1859 AD. He had been to Italy on holiday. There was a war in Solferino, Dunant suddenly saw the war directly on the next day. Forty thousand people were either wounded or killed. There was none for rescue.
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There was not a hospital or doctors or any person to carry the wounded. Dunant was frightened. After three years he published a book appealing the volunteers to help the affected people in the earthquake or other natural disasters.
On his leadership representatives of 16 countries gathered in Switzerland and founded the Red Cross. The flag of the Red Cross is as a + sign in red color on the white background. The flag of Switzerland is the white cross on the red background.
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In 1964 representatives of 12 countries signed the Geneva Treaty. It was the agreement of not to attack the wounded soldiers and the Red Cross volunteers. This treaty is in favor of the protection of captive soldiers as well as the general public.
Islamic countries the Red cross is called half red moon and the red star in Israel. The Red Cross societies are organized in 175 countries now. They work together for the victims of wars and natural disaster. Even though Henry Dunant was poor, he worked 15 years continuously for the poor. Evaluating his deeds he was honored with Noble Peace prize in 1901 AD.
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There are several international organizations and UN specialized agencies engaged to control and solve social problems all over the world. They are actively involved in Nepal as well. They provide us various services and supports. They are actively involved in Nepal as well. They provide us various services and supports. Some of them are briefly introduced below.
In addition, NRCS joined the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies as a member national society. Now, NRCS has maintained its identity as a large humanitarian organization in Nepal with its network throughout the country. The main objective of society is to reduce human suffering through the mobilization of volunteers and the development of capacities at different levels with a special focus on vulnerable communities.
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Thus, as a component of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, guided by the Fundamental Principles, NRCS is just a National Society in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. The goal of the NRCS is to try to eliminate or reduce human suffering regardless of religion, caste, color, gender, group, language, nationality or political ideology.
The society achieves the objective following its strategic orientations:
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- Strategic aim 1: Save lives from disasters and crisis situations: promote relief, recovery and resilience building.
- Strategic aim 2: Enable a healthier, more secure and resilient life.
- Strategic aim 3: Promote protection, gender equality and social inclusion: a culture of non-discrimination, non-violence and peace.
- Strategic aim 4: Establish responsible and effective governance management system at all levels.
Main activities of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)
– Relief service and support for people affected by disasters, mitigation and rehabilitation program, search service and family reunion as well as relief support to conflict affected people and exchange of Red Cross message.
– Blood transfusion service, ambulance service, Shree Janaki eye hospital of the Red Cross, health campaigns that include eye treatment services, awareness of HIV / AIDS. Support for people living with AIDS, community development, clean water, sanitation and first aid services.
– Dissemination of International Humanitarian Law, promotion of the Red Cross emblem, promotion of humanitarian values, internal and external communication for the promotion of the image of the Red Cross.
– Empowerment of women, advocacy on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), mobilization of young volunteers, youth and adults, development of human resources, voluntary management and statutory functions.
Volunteers affiliated to its district chapters, sub-chapters, Juvenile / Youth Red Cross Circles in academic institutions and in the community are the backbone of NRCS. The process of formation and extension of the organization is democratic. NRCS cooperates with the target community, the ICRC, the Federation and national and international organizations, government and non-government organizations on an equal footing.
The NRCS revenue source to operate humanitarian services includes: its own source, support and donation of generous individuals, organizations, Red Cross movement partners, and national and international organizations. For the building of images and mobilization of resources, the NRCS makes internal and external communication effective in Cooperation with different media.
Vision of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)
The Nepal Red Cross Society is committed in providing immediate relief to human suffering and reducing vulnerability being an efficient, self-sustaining and independent humanitarian organization, in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross, through its network of workers of the Red Cross throughout the country who work in close collaboration with communities and governmental and non-governmental organizations in a democratic, transparent and participatory manner.
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Mission of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)
The mission of NRCS is to alleviate the suffering and uplifting the living standard of people through community participation and the mobilization of a greater number of volunteers, mobilizing the power of humanity through the expansion and strengthening of the organizational structure of society and building links with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Organizational network and functions of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)
In order to alleviate human suffering, regardless of religion, race, sex, class, caste, tribe, nationality or political belief, the NRCS provides humanitarian services through multiple activities with defined strategic objectives.
NRCS has been providing its services through its district chapters, sub-chapters and youth circles of the Red Cross. So far, there are 75 district chapters, 1,440 sub-chapters and 5,828 circles of junior and young people of the Red Cross. In addition, the NRCS has provided services from an ophthalmological hospital, extended eye care centers, 100 blood transfusion centers, 167 ambulance service stations and 12 warehouses.
Organizational structure of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)
The NRCS has a central assembly at the national level that is its main body, including the Central Executive Committee (CEC), representatives of the district chapters and some statuary nominees. Following the policies, strategies and programs approved by the central assembly, the chapters and sub-chapters of the district implement humanitarian activities in their territories. Formed by theme, the committees at the national level provide policy guidance for the NRCS to achieve effectiveness in specific strategic areas.
National committees of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)
- National Committee for Disaster and Crisis Management.
- National Committee of Health and Community Resilience.
- Committee on National Humanitarian Principles and Diplomacy.
- Committee on National organization and capacity development.
Central committees of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)
The central committees provide guidance to achieve effectiveness in the programs that have National Network
- Central Junior / Youth Committee RC
- Central Committee of Health Services
- Central Committee for Community Development
- Central Committee for Financial Development
- Central Committee on Gender and Inclusion
- Central Committee of Management of Blood Transfusions
There are five regional committees and other committees related to management and technical areas. The chapters and sub-chapters of the district have separate committees that work at the local level.
Functions;
With the main objective of alleviating or reducing human suffering without discrimination based on religion, race, sex, class, caste, tribe, nationality or political belief, the Society will have the following functions:
• Serve the victims of war, both civilian and military, in times of armed conflict, and work in the fields identified by the Geneva Conventions, including tracing, in times of peace.
• Contribute to promote and improve health status, prevent diseases and reduce suffering.
• Organize emergency relief services for disaster victims.
• Organize the junior and Youth Red Cross as an integral part of the Nepal Red Cross Society and carry out activities that promote their participation.
• Promote the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement and International Humanitarian Law with the aim of developing humanitarian ideals.
• Guarantee respect for International Humanitarian Law and protection of the emblem of the Red Cross.
Principles of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)
Humanity
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found.
Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all people. With a desire to provide assistance to the wounded on the battlefield, strives, in its national and international capacity as well as to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be that is, the international red cross and Red Crescent movement was born.
The purpose of NRCS is to protect the life and health of mankind and ensure respect for the human. It also promotes cooperation, brotherhood, mutual understanding, friendship, and lasting peace among all people.
Impartiality
It does not discriminate in terms of nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It strives to alleviate the suffering of individuals, guided solely by their needs, and by giving priority to the most urgent cases of anguish.
It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.
Neutrality
In order to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.
The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.
The movement cannot take sides in hostilities or participate at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature in order to continue enjoying the confidence of all.
Independence
The Movement is independent. Aalthough national societies are subject to the laws of their respective countries being auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of government, must always maintain their autonomy so that in accordance with the principles of the Movement, they can act at all times.
Voluntary service
It is a voluntary relief movement that is not caused in any way by the desire for profit. Yes, It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.
Unity
There can only be one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any country. It must be open to everyone. Throughout its territory, it carries out its humanitarian work. Yes, there can be only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.
Universality
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in which all Societies share equal responsibilities and have the same status and duties to help each other is global.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.
It is the oldest, most honored, most widely recognized organization in the world. It has won three Nobel Peace Prizes in 1917,1944, and 1963. Red Cross Society has now spread all over the world. There are its national branches in 188 countries including Nepal. The Nepal Branch of the Red Cross Society was set up in 1963. Since then, it has been very active in providing various services to needy people.
The Fundamental Principles were adopted by the XXth International Conference of the Red Cross, in the year 1965. In 1986, the XXVth Conference decided to include them in the Preamble to the Statutes of the Movement. The latter not only remember that each component of the Movement is subject to the Fundamental Principles, but also establish that States must respect at all times the adherence of these components to the Fundamental Principles.
Disaster management
Since its inception in 1963, the Red Cross Society of Nepal has been involved in disaster relief. Later, NRCS expanded its scope and became involved in disaster preparedness, both at the organizational and community level. Therefore, NRCS has been active in the preparation and delivery of assistance to address the general cycle of disaster management.
Due to the demonstrated capacity of NRCS in DM in the country, NRCS has been recognized as one of the key players. NRCS has an established mechanism to implement disaster risk reduction measures and also for disaster response. Their networks at different levels, according to the size of the disasters, get activated immediately after the disaster.
In many cases, they become the first to respond to local disasters. Units at the organizational level at the higher level are activated if the capacity of the local units is not sufficient to respond to the disaster.
If the magnitude of the disaster is large and the capacity of the NRCS is not adequate to cope with the disaster, through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), it launches an international emergency appeal. The NRCS mobilizes its organization and volunteers at appropriate levels to carry out disaster response.
Qualified human resources are mobilized for the evaluation and planning of the response. The information collected by NRCS during an emergency is considered credible by other organizations and is based on these. The emergency evaluation forms developed and used by NRCS are adopted by many other organizations and partners.
In Nepal, floods, landslides, and fires are recurrent disasters and affect thousands of lives each year. The country is highly vulnerable to the earthquake and droughts, epidemics and avalanches occur frequently. The earthquake has been happening at different time intervals.
These also affect many lives. The rugged topography and the weak transport network represent a great challenge for the immediate and effective response to disasters. The incidence of disasters is further aggravated by these.
In order to make its response to disasters more effective, NRCS is making constant efforts to decentralize disaster response activities and has expanded its disaster risk reduction initiatives to the community level from headquarters .
NRCS has been involved in offering help to people who are affected by the disaster and other consequences that force the population to move from their place of origin. Therefore, the displaced population also remains as one of the NRCS beneficiary groups. NRCS has been involved in the following areas of disaster management considering all the practices and facts.
• Disaster response (relief and recovery)
• Disaster risk reduction (preparation and mitigation)
• Displaced population (people displaced as a result of conflicts / internal disturbances and refugees)
Health care
Through hygiene and sanitation promotion, and raising awareness about immunization, nutrition, family planning, diseases infectious and first aid skills, etc, Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has been provided health services to selected people. Emergency First Aid Program (EFA) in conflict-affected areas and the emergency health program are also initiated.
Similarly, NRCS has also provided eye care services in outreach and hospital settings, ambulance services, HIV and AIDS prevention, care and support services, blood collection, screening and supply throughout the country. NRCS has been applying a community-based approach in implementing health and care activities such as First Aid (FA), Water and Sanitation, Community Development Program (CDP), Primary Health Care (APS), etc.
The following programs have been implemented throughout the period.
The Blood Transfusion is exclusively mandated to NRCS by the Government of Nepal. NRCS has been operating the blood transfusion service throughout the country. Its main activities are the motivation of the blood donors, the collection of blood, the screening and the supply of safe blood to the needy. In total, 58 centers 41 districts, one central, 3 regional, 22 districts, 15 emergency, and 17 hospital blood transfusion centers are operated.
Ambulance service is one of the vital services of NRCS. With 140 vehicles from 127 stations, 58 district chapters and 44 sub-chapters have been running the services.
NRCS has also provided preventive and curative ophthalmological care services, mainly in the Janakpur and Bheri areas. A 100-bed ophthalmology hospital in Janakpur serves as a referral hospital for adjacent districts in the region. More than 100,000 eye patients receive treatment and more than 12,000 surgeries are performed annually in the hospital.
There are 15 community eye care centers operating in the country at the district level, along with an extensive community outreach in the Midwest region that provides eye services to an additional 150,000 patients. Other components of primary health care are also integrated with the eye care program in the Midwest region.
The NRCS has continued its intervention in reproductive health through the empowerment of youth and adolescents, health-based literacy and family planning services in six districts of the eastern region.
The Community Development Program aims primarily to develop the capacity of vulnerable people through the improvement of socioeconomic status to improve health and livelihoods. With a focus on popular participation, the program expanded to 35 districts by 2007, benefiting more than 450,000 people. It also reaches 4 additional districts in the Midwest region with a focus on health promotion that benefits more than 80,000 people through a similar program.
First aid activities are run by NRCS since its inception. The Community Based First Aid (CBFA) program has been implemented in 21 districts since 1997 with the goal of developing community capacities to manage common health problems and disasters.
The Emergency First Aid (EPT) program was also initiated to provide fast and effective first aid services in 28 districts affected by conflict. First aid teams are established to provide first aid services, rescue and evacuation assistance in cases of emergency, internal violence, natural disasters and other emergencies.
Similarly, the First Aid Training Standardization Program (FATS) is being implemented in 30 districts since 2003 with the objective of updating and standardizing the existing curriculum of the IEC first aid course, training and materials.
The drinking water and sanitation program has been implemented since 1983 with the objective of reducing mortality and morbidity caused by waterborne diseases. The WAT-SAN community-based program has been implemented in 18 districts, however, the school based water and sanitation program in 43 districts.
In addition, the school-directed total sanitation program has been implemented in 120 schools in 6 districts. To address the existing traces of the arsenic problem in the country, NRCS took the initiation to determine the magnitude of the problem and rectify it in time. The NRCS has conducted the arsenic test in 19 districts and has made mitigation measures in 10 districts with health survey and health care so far.
Taking into account the HIV and AIDS situation and its tendency to spread and its dynamics in the country, the NRCS initiated the program of prevention of HIV and AIDS in 1994. The program reached to 54 districts so far, with special attention to migrants and their spouses, young people in school and community, people living with HIV and other people at risk.
Starting with the generation of awareness, the focus in recent years has been on behavioral change, promotion of life skills and advocacy to reduce stigma and discrimination, as well as attention and support for people infected and affected. NRCS has also developed a five-year strategic plan (2004-2008) in line with the National HIV and AIDS Strategy.
Promotion of fundamental principles and humanitarian values.
The Department of Communication and Humanitarian Values ​​is responsible for the coordination and simplification of the publication contents through different Departments, the publication of NRCS literature, the relations and management of the media, the preparation of communiqués of Press, NRCS event management and the representation of NRCS in appropriate forums to increase the marketing and advocacy of the organization. Specifically, the Communication Department is responsible for the following tasks;
• Networks / information technology
• Publication of bulletins / newsletters and standardization of publications, such as IEC.
• Publication of the NRCS annual report.
• Production and management of radio programs.
• Website management
• Dissemination of the Red Cross and International Humanitarian Law.
• General information management
• Promotion of the principles of the Red Cross and humanitarian values.
• Advocacy and organizational marketing.
Organizational development
Within the core area of ​​the organization’s development, it encompasses the expansion and strengthening of organizational networks, the implementation of NRCS constitutional liabilities, such as the general assembly, the audit and reporting, the building of human resources capacity , gender equity, the development of governance and the leadership of volunteers, resources mobilization and management and strengthening of the junior and youth network.
For the provision of services to be even more effective, the development of the organization is a necessity and this has been made even more effective with the introduction of the light operation alliance in the development of the organization.
NRCS has been providing humanitarian services by strengthening its organizational capacity at all levels. The important work that the NRCS initiated was to expand its organizational structure and strengthen the established structure.
In this process, the NRCS experimented with its organizational structure, its constitutional problems and its management systems by making several changes and amendments from time to time in order to make it more pragmatic and effective.
At the same time, the rapid expansion of NRCS continued and, as a result, it has become the largest organization in Nepal for now with its national network. Some district chapters have better infrastructure schemes, administrative efficiency, and resource mobilization, while others have to develop their capacities.
The inter-district chapter cooperation program has been effective in supporting weak district chapters by resourceful district chapters. NRCS expanded its organizational network throughout the country. The Red Cross of Nepal has developed its organizational capacity through the development of human resources capacities and the strengthening of management systems. This has also resulted in the development of its capacity that allows it to carry out various activities at all levels.
The regional coordination committees at the regional level and the district chapters at the district level coordinated the delivery of services to vulnerable people. Similarly, sub-chapters, cooperation committees, and junior and youth circles provided different humanitarian services and campaigns against stigma and discrimination at the community level.
In an integrated manner, these units also disseminated the principles of the Red Cross and promoted humanitarian values ​​in the communities. The national headquarters supported the district chapters for their capacity development. NRCS programs have an organizational development component to develop the capacity of district chapters, sub-chapters, youth / youth circles.
Become a member
Membership fees and procedures for conferring membership will be as follows
The prescribed membership of the society may confer by the Headquarters, district branches or secondary branches to a person who has crossed the age of 16, after submitting the application, with a fixed fee amount. However, only the Central Executive Committee can grant Distinguished, Illustrious and Honorary Memberships.
Honorary member
The Honorary Membership of the Society may be granted by the central executive committee to any member or person who has incessantly rendered distinctive services or contributions to the Society through his/her physical, mental and intellectual mite in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and the objectives of Nepal Red Cross Society, in recognition of his/her contribution.
Institutional Member
Institutional Membership may be granted to any Organization that annually donates a lump sum of a fixed amount to the society. This body can participate in the meetings of the concerned Assembly through its representative.
Illustrious member
The Central Executive Committee may grant an Illustrious Membership to any person who makes an extraordinary donation of a fixed amount in cash, in kind or in the form of any immovable property worth to the society.
Distinguished member
The Central Executive Committee may grant the Distinguished Membership to any person who donates a fixed amount of a fixed amount in cash, in kind or in the form of immovable property that is worthwhile to the Company.
Distinguished Member; Cash or kind
Membership fee: NR 25,000
Total: NR 25,000
Life member
Person who makes a payment to the Society as prescribed, with the objective of acquiring it can get life membership. Such membership need not be renewed.
NRCS Radio and mobile application
The NRCS radio program airs every Tuesday night from 7:15 to 7:30 p.m. in 25 FM stations throughout Nepal
The weekly radio programs administered by the NRCS have included topics on the promotion of humanitarian values ​​and the reduction of discrimination with case studies from different communities received from the district’s branches.
The radio episodes have been reaching some 150,000 people throughout the country. In motivating the local population to donate blood and promoting safer access for humanitarian workers and respect for the Red Cross emblem, the radio program has been so useful.
NRCS Health Strategy 2016-2020
The 2016-2020 Health Strategy of the Nepal Red Cross (NRCS) is based on previous health strategies and the framework established by the Ministry of Health (MS), the National Health Strategy 2016-2020, as well as in the Seventh Development Plan of the NRCS.
The NRCS has a long-term commitment to reduce vulnerability and promote peace and solidarity in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The strength of NRCS are its nationwide networks that comprise district chapters in the 75 districts of the country, many secondary branches and a large number of volunteers across the country.
In order to operationalize the eight thematic areas and activities defined in the Seventh Development Plan, four strategic results are defined. These four broad strategic directions will guide the departments and program units of the NRCS to develop specific work plans and a multi-year operational plan.
Several thematic health interventions will be implemented. Given the nature and mandate of the organization, the proposed health interventions often overlap with other strategic results while the results are crossed.
Strategic Outcomes
NRCS health interventions at the local, district and central levels by various departments will be designed and implemented to contribute to four strategic results:
1. Improvement of community health and reduction of risks through integrated community health.
2. Greater access and better quality of facility-based health.
3. Save lives and reduced risks through health in emergencies.
4. Good functioning of NRCS health services and programs.
Institute of Human Resources Development.
The Human Resources Development Institute (HRDI) was established in 2012 AD. It was established as “Excellence in management” for the fulfillment of self-service skills and is dedicated to improving the management system and organization of the client institute.
HRDI is dedicated to producing basic and medium level human resources both within and outside NRCS, ensuring the provision of consulting services, administering professional training courses and setting standards for the necessary skills for verification.
Vision
HRDI aims to be the leading institute for innovative management of high quality and organizational development in the country and the SARD / SAARC region.
Mission
Development of management through training, research and study.
HRDI Values
- Provision of quality services.
Strive to provide a standard service to the customers, stakeholders and partners.
- Good corporate governance
Strive to adhere to the best practices, principles and values ​​efficient and effective.
- Developing professionalism
Strive to raise the standards of professionalism, moral sense and conduct.
- Innovation
Strive to improve operational capacity by introducing new forms, ideas and products tailored to suit the client.
- Teamwork
Strive to work and treat each other with compassion, humility and respect.
Strategic objectives
• Provide training services to help develop both the “core competencies” and the “specific competencies of the area” of governance and management.
• Develop trainers and develop the training capacity of community organizations / NGOs and district chapters of the Nepal Red Cross.
• Conduct organizational development research (OD) services to help carry out reforms in organizations.
• Provide information and research services with a focus on research and programmatic analysis to help review, evaluate, evaluate and design initiatives and activities related to the program.
• Promote and collaborate with local, national and international partners to expand the coverage of institutional services and build capacity to do so.
- Develop internal organizational and management capabilities to provide institutional services efficiently and effectively through the HRDI.
Research, study and consulting.
A variety of study, research and consulting services such as organizational development, training and development, international humanitarian law, health, disaster management, water sanitation, community development, and hygiene is provided by HRDI.
Customized and tailor made training.
The customized training is designed to meet the needs of the organization. The subject can vary from general management skills such as leadership, communication, delegation, team competencies and project management to instituting.
It will design a customized training service according to the demand of the institute, this course can be adapted to the time available: one day, one week or it can be done as modular courses for a long period of time.
According to the demand, the following IDHH courses will be provided:
• Life skills based on hygiene and sanitation TOT
• Training in the Participatory Rural Appraisal Survey (IPRA)
• Participatory hygiene and sanitation transformation training (PHAST)
•Climate change
• Early warning
• Psychological first aid
Manual writing training
It can provide any organization with a quality training manual that can be used during training and as a long-term reference material. It will adequately analyze the audience and the training needs and design an adequate training manual in accordance with the objectives of the interested organization.
The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has focused on an integrated recovery program aimed to be completed primarily at the 14 most affected districts with four thematic components of housing, sanitation and water hygiene (WASH), health, livelihoods and institutional capacity development (ICB).
However, the additional districts have addressed not all five but a few components according to the needs and availability of resources. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) projects, blood transfusion program and environmental management projects have also been included. ICB is considered one of the main pillars of this operation.
NRCS endorsed the 7th Development plan (2016-20) addressing national issues and global concerns aiming to respond to emerging challenges in the humanitarian arena with the theme ‘Partnership and coalition building for community resilience.
It prioritizes saving lives from disasters and crisis situations, enabling healthy and safer living, promoting protection, gender equality and social inclusion and establishing responsive and responsible governance with effective organizational management system.
The plan encompasses issues such as disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change, health and wellbeing, unplanned and rapid urbanization, health and sanitation services, humanitarian diplomacy , quality service and other concerns directed by IFRC strategy 2020, sustainable development goal (2015-2030), sendal framework for disaster risk reduction (2015-2030).
In order to contact, here is the information;
Red Cross Marg, Kalimati
Post Box No. 217, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-1-4270650, 4272761
Fax: +977-1-4271915, 4273285
Website: nrcs.org
E-mail: nrcs@nrcs.org, info@nrcs.org
The website of Red Cross in Nepal is www.nrcs.org
Volunteers of Red Cross in Nepal
There are more than 97 million Red Cross volunteers all over the world. Nepal also has over 1 lakh Red Cross volunteers. Red Cross Societies are funded either by voluntary contributions or by government grants.
Initially, it was established to help the sick and wounded soldiers in a war. At present, it has been involved mainly in 3 sectors at the international level:
Refugees management and settlement. Relief works. Acts as Tracing Agency (keeps record of the people and family to be united after the war or calamities)Services That Provides by Red Cross Society in Nepal
The followings are the various activities Red Cross conducts:
- Supports war victims.
- Provides food, clothes and other necessary things to the victims of natural
- Helps to rehabilitate refugees, displaced and homeless persons.
- Conducts blood donation programs, maintains blood bank and provides blood to needy people.
- Runs child health care programs.
- Supplies drinking water to remote places.
- Provides nutritious food to needy children and mothers,
- Provides first aid training.
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