Early action database

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Provision of hazard-specific Education in Emergencies (EiE) supplies, such as solar panels and solar fans, heaters for classrooms, or cold weather kits for learners at risk of drop-out or absence.

Additional resources

Access the full guidance on AA of education here. 

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Provision of school bags to reduce loss of learning materials.

Provision of radios to support distance learning if access is reduced or teaching is high-risk.

Provision of cash assistance to teachers.

Additional resources

Access the full guidance on AA of education here . 

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Targeted WASH provision in schools ahead of drought-induced crisis.

Targeted school feeding interventions to supplement other food security interventions.

Provision of cash assistance to teachers.

Additional resources

Access the full guidance on AA of education here . 

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Cash, voucher or other direct assistance provided to families ahead of a crisis to prevent or mitigate the risk of children dropping out of school due to a forecasted risk.

Work with school leadership and management support identification of children most at risk of dropping out due to a forecasted risk and provide or refer them for targeted support.

Additional resources

Access the full AA education guidance here. 

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Cash, voucher or supply items to prevent or mitigate learning loss and ensure continuity of learning in relation to the specific hazard.

Additional resources

Access the full AA in education guidance here. 

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At the first signs that a volcano may errupt (first level of alert) Ecuador Red Cross begins disseminating information on how people can protect themselves from the ash.

Additional resources

Visit the Ecuador Red Cross project page here.

Read factsheet Ecuador here.

Read 2019 activation report here.

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Education on how to prevent and treat heat-related health impacts in the form of IEC materials and through a facebook page to share information about the forecast and the location of the cooling centres.

Additional resources

Visit the country page here. 

Visit the Viet Nam Red Cross FbF project page here. 

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Conducting heatwaves information campaigns including first aid training, distribution of information materials and installation of educational boards to educate people on how to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Multi hazard considerations

During COVID-19, first aid training was cancelled because it cannot be done while maintaining distance. The distribution of materials in public places was cancelled and more emphasis was placed on SMS distribution of early warning messages.

Additional resources

Visit the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan FbF project page here.

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Distribution of flyers, posters, other awareness materials to educate people on how to prevent heat-related illnesses

Multi hazard considerations

During COVID-19, contingency protocols outlined in EAP must be followed, including safe transportation, social distancing, providing and wearing PPE, holding events/distributions outdoors, providing hand washing facilities or sanitizer, monitoring health of FbF personnel. 

Additional resources

Visit the country page here.

Visit the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan FbF project page here. 

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While water purificaiton materials are being distributed, combine with rapid instruction and distribution of leaflets on how to purify water

Multi hazard considerations

During COVID-19, Mozambique added the following language to their EAP:"As a consequence of the COVID19 pandemic activities implemented in the context of this EAP (readiness, preparedness and activation) shall be carried out following international and national preventive measures for the limitation of the further spread of the virus. This includes respecting distancing rules, the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) and equipment for hygiene, frequent hand washing, maximum size of groups of people (max 20) and continuous dissemination and awareness raising on the COVID19 and its prevention."

Additional resources

Visit the country page here.

Visit the Mozambique Red Cross FbF project page here.

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Using the 45 day trigger, volunteers deliver PHAST and CBHFA training

Additional resources

Visit the country page here.

Visit the Peru Red Cross FbF project page here.

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Sensitize communities on water, sanitation and proper hygiene practices

Additional resources

Visit the country page here. 

Visit the Zambia Red Cross FbF project page here. 

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Based on the seasonal forecast, volunteers sensitize communities and provide training on waste management, cleaning drains, waste water management, hygiene and vector control. 

Additional resources

Visit the Ecuador Red Cross project page here.

Read factsheet Ecuador here.

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While water purificaiton materials are being distributed, combine with rapid instruction and distribution of leaflets on how to purify water

Additional resources

Visit the country page here.

Visit the Mozambique Red Cross FbF project page here.

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Information specific to acute respiratory infections and pneumonia related to the cold is dissemintated via the radio and community meetings.

Additional resources

Visit the country page here.

Visit the Peru Red Cross FbF project page here.

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Establishment or expansion of GBV hotlines/ helplines or available telephone counselling services prior to an event to help women get information they need to keep themselves safe before and during an event. 

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Distribution of information and communication materials (prior to an extreme event) on how to access GBV services so that women/children know how to keep themselves safe before, during, and after.

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Produce and/or distribute IEC material on prevention of waterborne diseases/communicable diseases/use of water purification material etc. ahead of the floods.

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Advice and awareness raising on different elements of health can also be useful to avoid drought-related epidemics.

Additional resources

Forecast-based Financing and Drought: guidance notes for the Red Cross Red Crescent

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The Honduran Red Cross will produce educational materials and communication campagins for local and National media to ensure that people make effective use of the water purificaiton supplies provided (and cash grants).