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The regional perspective

National Society Development helps to extend the scale, quality, and impact of the work of the International Federation through designing and/or strengthening standards and systems for both National Society organizational development and capacity building.

Well-prepared National Societies
There are three phases to “becoming” a well prepared Red Cross or Red Crescent society. IFRC and SEARO have some analysis of our Well Prepared National Societies:

1. National Societies who have completed the Well Prepared National Societies form. These include: Cambodia Red Cross, Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste, Lao Red Cross, Myanmar Red Cross, Malaysia Red Crescent, Palang Merah Indonesia, Singapore Red Cross, Thai Red Cross, Viet Nam Red Cross and Philippine Red Cross.
2. A country analysis: Countries include Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam and Thailand.
3. An example of a country that completed all three phases is the Philippines. Documents from Philippine Red Cross include:

Resources from National Societies

Cambodia

This policy (in Khmer and English) establishes the basis for the Cambodian Red Cross to ensure that the gender and diversity differences are taken into account and systematically addressed in relation to core areas as defined in CRC Strategy 2011 - 2020, such as disaster management, health and health care in the community, promotion of the movement’s fundamental principles and humanitarian values, and organizational development and resource development.

Cambodian Red Cross Gender and Diversity Policy (in Khmer and English)

This policy (in Khmer and English) establishes the basis for the Cambodian Red Cross to ensure that the gender and diversity differences are taken into account and systematically addressed in relation to core areas as defined in CRC Strategy 2011 – 2020, such as disaster management, health and health care in the community, promotion of the movement’s fundamental principles and humanitarian values, and organizational development and resource development.

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Cambodian Red Cross Strategy 2011-2020

Cambodian Red Cross Strategy 2011-2020

Purpose: The Strategy 2011-2020 – a compass to guide the Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) in designing of sector strategic plan, short, mid and long term development plan, for implementation with clear indicators and expected results, so that the national society…

Community Based Disaster Preparedness (CBDP) and Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction for the Volunteer Corps: A Training Module. First edition (2008

Community Based Disaster Preparedness (CBDP) and Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction for the Volunteer Corps: A Training Module. First edition (2008

Purpose:   Overview:  The course combines four modules from concept to understanding risks and the integration of risk reduction. Usage: Training Audience: Communication staff, Volunteers, Youth *The document is in Bahasa Indonesia

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Training Manual: Mobilizing Communities - Community Based Disaster Preparedness

Training Manual: Mobilizing Communities – Community Based Disaster Preparedness

Purpose: A Training manual on activities taken to effectively implement a community-based disaster preparedness program that includes mobilizing communities. Overview: The report covers principles and process of community organizing and sustaining community-based disaster preparedness programs including utilizing Red Cross Volunteers…

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The training manual is prepared by the Cambodian Red Cross for the training of Red Cross Volunteers. The manual is a part of the Community-based disaster preparedness (CBDP) series.

Hazard, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment for Community Based Disaster Preparedness

The training manual is prepared by the Cambodian Red Cross for the training of Red Cross Volunteers. The manual is a part of the Community-based disaster preparedness (CBDP) series.

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Village Disaster Reduction Plan

Village Disaster Reduction Plan

Purpose:   Overview:   Usage: Training Audience: Technical staff, Volunteers

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Laos

CBDRR manual in Lao PDR

Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR) Manual in Lao PDR

The CBDRR Manual is a practical ‘how-to’ guide on community-based disaster risk reduction for government and non-government agencies in Lao PDR. It is a commonly agreed document to be referred to by agencies working on CBDRR in Lao PDR. It provides guidance and support for systematic implementation of CBDRR programs by explaining each of the steps as well as tools used.

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Lao Red Cross – Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Programme: Guideline for selection of Red Cross Volunteer

Purpose: Lao Red Cross has started its community based disaster preparedness (CBDP) since 2007 and it has been changed to community based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) in 2010. This program aims at building safer and more resilient community through reducing underlying factor of the…

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Lao contingency plan

Lao contingency plan

Purpose: This contingency plan is set up for the uncertain events may be occurred in disaster response and relief efforts in Laos. Overview: This is a three page document detailing the potential action in the event of a moderate Mekong slow rising…

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Indonesia

CBDP Curriculum for the Volunteer Corps

CBDP Curriculum for the Volunteer Corps

Purpose:   Overview: This is a three page overview of the CBDP Curriculum in Bahasa Indonesia. Usage: Training Audience: Communication staff, Volunteers, Youth *The document is in Bahasa Indonesia For “CBDP Manual for the Volunteer Corps”, click here Manual

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CBDP curriculum for villages and communites

CBDP curriculum for villages and communites

Purpose:   Overview: Usage: Training Audience: Communication staff, Volunteers, Youth *The document is in Bahasa Indonesia

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CBDP curriculum for trainers in Bahasa Indonesia

CBDP curriculum for trainers in Bahasa Indonesia

Purpose:   Overview:   Usage: Training Audience: Technical staff, Communication staff , Volunteeers For “Kurikulum Pelatihan KBBM Pelatih”, click here Kurikulum, file size: 0.1MB For “Analisa Tujuan Pembelajaran Pelatihan KBBM”, click here ATPP, file size: 0.08 MB

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Malaysia

First Annual Review: Asia Pacific Standard Operating Procedures for Disaster Response and Early Recovery, Malaysia June 2011

First Annual Review: Asia Pacific Standard Operating Procedures for Disaster Response and Early Recovery, Malaysia June 2011

Purpose:   Overview: Usage: Policy development Audience: National Society Leadership, Technical staff

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Malaysia RC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) from 2005

Malaysia RC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) from 2005

Purpose: The manual provide guidelines and references for every Branch/Chapter official to comprehend and understand their involvement, roles and responsibilities in our endeavour to handle all types of emergencies. This document set Forth all the policies pertaining to the societies set of…

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Myanmar

The Manual on Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction is a consolidation and harmonization of existing CBDRR methodologies, procedures, and practices of Myanmar Red Cross Society.

CBDRR Manual on Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction

The Manual on Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction is a consolidation and harmonization of existing CBDRR methodologies, procedures, and practices of Myanmar Red Cross Society.

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Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Framework Facilitator Guide

The purpose of this ‘Facilitator Guidebook’ is to help the Course Coordinator deliver and document consistently high-quality community-based disaster risk reduction training courses. The package contains supporting documents aim to provide practical advice and forms.

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Myanmar Red Cross Society Multi-Hazards Contingency Plan 2010

Myanmar Red Cross Society Multi-Hazards Contingency Plan 2010

Purpose:   Overview:   Usage: Audience: For related documents, click here: i) Structure; ii) Contact; iii) The Plan; iv) TORs

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Natural disasters

Philippines

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Institutional Capability Building Program: Disaster Management Training Guidebook

Purpose: The Standard Disaster Management Course (SDMC) Guidebook aims to address the urgent requirement of its partner comunitites for basic knowledge on disaster management. It focuses on the conceptual aspects of disaster management, which is designed to aid Red Cross…

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Community Based Early Warning System Training Manual (2010) (American Red Cross, Philippine Red Cross, ADPC, RIMES)

Community Based Early Warning System Training Manual (2010) (American Red Cross, Philippine Red Cross, ADPC, RIMES)

Purpose: A training manual developed by the Philippine Red Cross as part of the project Enhancing capacities of National Red Cross Societies in Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam, in early warning information interpretation, translation and application for  preparedness supported by American Red Cross with technical…

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Educational board game that helps children to learn about multi-hazard disaster preparedness and prevention

Risk Land Board Game

Educational board game that helps children to learn about multi-hazard disaster preparedness and prevention

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Institutional Capability Building Program: Disaster Management Training Guidebook

Get Ready for Disasters series:

Risk Land Board Game, 2012

Natural disasters

Singapore

These documents are designed to equip volunteers with the necessary skills to respond to the National Civil Emergency Response Framework as well as to equip volunteers with skills required to tackle the issues and many challenges faced with Disaster Management. It also helps train and develop volunteers with the capabilities to respond and provide assistance when there is a national disaster response as well as the formation of teams of volunteers who can help and understand the issues and challenges faced during such times.

National Disaster Response Team Module

These documents are designed to equip volunteers with the necessary skills to respond to the National Civil Emergency Response Framework as well as to equip volunteers with skills required to tackle the issues and many challenges faced with Disaster Management. It also helps train and develop volunteers with the capabilities to respond and provide assistance when there is a national disaster response as well as the formation of teams of volunteers who can help and understand the issues and challenges faced during such times.

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Thailand

Manual for CBDRR (in Thai language)

Manual for CBDRR (in Thai language)

Purpose:   Overview:   Usage: Training Audience: Technical staff For the rest of manual, see: For Manual Part 2, click here Part 2, size 6 MB. For Manual part 3, click Part 3, size 3 MB. For Manual Part 4, click Part 4,…

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Preparing for Disasters with Mr. Radar is a comic book produced in English and Thai language in order to promote learning among children in Thailand on immediate and long-term climate risks. Through this comic book, children as part of community are informed to act in preparation for future disasters, and their knowledge will have long-term relevance to contribute to the safety and well-being of their communities. In a wider scale, the animation could help empower the community to take disaster risk reduction, preparedness and resilience actions.

Comic Book – Be Prepared For Natural Disasters with Mr. Radar

Preparing for Disasters with Mr. Radar is a comic book produced in English and Thai language in order to promote learning among children in Thailand on immediate and long-term climate risks.
Through this comic book, children as part of community are informed to act in preparation for future disasters, and their knowledge will have long-term relevance to contribute to the safety and well-being of their communities. In a wider scale, the animation could help empower the community to take disaster risk reduction, preparedness and resilience actions.

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Disaster Risk Reduction

Health

Timor - Leste

Standard Operating Procedures for Disaster Response Teams (2007)

Standard Operating Procedures for Disaster Response Teams (2007)

Purpose: The SOPs are developed by Cambodia Red Cross (CRC) in accordance with its Strategy 2003-2010 and aim to be used as guidance and standard operating procedures for disaster preparedness and emergency response of the CRC in Head quarter, Branches and Community levels in a…

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Climate Change Adaptation (Information, Education and Communication material in Tetum)

Climate Change Adaptation (Information, Education and Communication material in Tetum)

Purpose:   Overview:   Usage: Training Audience: Technical staff, Volunteers For full file, click here Climate Change Adaptation  

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Natural disasters

Vietnam

The Strategy for Development of Viet Nam Red Cross Society to 2020 “Changing minds - Raising profile - Protecting lives” identifies the Viet Nam Red Cross’s priorities for developing a strong organisation and providing rapid and effective responses to humanitarian situations in support of poor and vulnerable people throughout the nation.

Strategy for Development of Viet Nam Red Cross Society to 2020

The Strategy for Development of Viet Nam Red Cross Society to 2020 “Changing minds – Raising profile – Protecting lives” identifies the Viet Nam Red Cross’s priorities for developing a strong organisation and providing rapid and effective responses to humanitarian situations in support of poor and vulnerable people throughout the nation.

Mangrove Plantation and Disaster Risk Reduction Phase 2011-2015

Mangrove Plantation and Disaster Risk Reduction Phase 2011-2015

Purpose: This leaflet is aimed to provide brief information on mangrove plantation project phase 2 from 2011 to 2015 for communication and community activities in order to enhance awareness among community members of mangrove plantation projects and its impacts on safe livelihood…

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Mangroves are easy to plan but much profitable

Mangroves are easy to plan but much profitable

Purpose: This booklet is designed to help the coastal communities to become well aware of the impacts of mangroves plantation on deforestation, techniques of planting and protection mangrove and rational use of the mangrove resources for their better life and environment. It is…

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Evaluating present status and socio-economic effects of mangrove forests in communities

Evaluating present status and socio-economic effects of mangrove forests in communities

Purpose: This evaluation report is aimed to provide data and analysis to be used by local governments as a basis for evaluation of the tangible values of mangroves in localities, and therefore, enhance communication activities among community members for mangroves to be…

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This guide aims to provide a comprehensive guide, for disaster risk reduction in general and particularly for those facilitating vulnerability and capacity assessments (VCA) in the community.

Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA): Manual for Viet Nam Red Cross Practitioners

This guide aims to provide a comprehensive guide, for disaster risk reduction in general and particularly for those facilitating vulnerability and capacity assessments (VCA) in the community.

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Other resources

Well Prepared National Societies

There are three phases to “becoming” a well prepared Red Cross or Red Crescent society. IFRC and SEARO have some analysis of our Well Prepared National Societies:

1. National Societies who have completed the Well Prepared National Societies form. These include: Cambodia Red Cross, Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste, Lao Red Cross, Myanmar Red Cross, Malaysia Red Crescent, Palang Merah Indonesia, Singapore Red Cross, Thai Red Cross, Viet Nam Red Cross and Philippine Red Cross.
2. A country analysis: Countries include Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam and Thailand.
3. An example of a country that completed all three phases is the Philippines. Documents from Philippine Red Cross include:

Events

Learning platform

Disaster Risk Reduction online courses available on IFRC Learning Platform are:

  • Introduction to National Society Development

    1 hour

  • Introduction to Governance for Red Cross and Red Crescent Leadership

    1 hour 40 minutes

  • Introduction to Governance and Management

    40 minutes

  • National Societies Statute Revision

    35 minutes

  • Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Partnerships

    4 curriculum

  • Understanding Statutory Contributions – Module 1: The Big Picture

    15 minutes

  • Understanding Statutory Contributions – Module 2: Learn how to complete the Certified Declaration of Income (CDI)

    15 minutes

  • Income Generating Activities

    1 hour

Contact

e-mail: Hung Ha Nguyen, Disaster Risk Management Delegate, at hungha.nguyen@ifrc.org

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