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Volunteer Responders complete International Operations Training course
Another 17 volunteer REACT Responders have successfully completed their International Responder training.
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Laura Butlin 26th June 2023 Estimated Reading Time: 1 min
Building partnerships and strengthening capabilities: Megan attends Airlink conference in the Philippines.
We are constantly striving to enhance our disaster response capabilities and nurture valuable partnerships, REACT Operations Coordinator Megan Stacey-Edwards attended the recent Airlink Regional Training Program conference in the Philippines.
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Laura Butlin 19th June 2023 Estimated Reading Time: 1 min
Ukraine Flood Response: Working together right now, to get hot food and clean water to those who need it.
The recent flooding caused by the breach of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine has led to a severe humanitarian crisis. Thousands of adults and children have been evacuated, and around 40,000 more are in need of immediate help.
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Laura Butlin 19th June 2023 Estimated Reading Time: 1 min
REACT’S RAPID RESPONSE TO SUDAN EVACUATION WINS WIDESPREAD PRAISE
The conflict in Sudan may be raging 4500 miles away, but events in the East African nation were brought much closer to home when REACT Responders were deployed to help support evacuees airlifted to the UK.
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Robert Cole 25th May 2023 Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins
Managing Stress in the humanitarian context. (Part 2 of Mental Health week)
anaging stress of staff and humanitarian workers/volunteers is crucial, not just enabling organizations to fulfil their objectives, but also to protect the overall wellbeing of it’s individual members, teams and the communities we work with.
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Rich Mcsweeney 20th May 2023 Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins
REACT SIGNS M.O.U. WITH SIERRA LEONE’S DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
REACT's International Operations Manager, Paul Taylor and senior Responder Caroline O’Callaghan have just returned from Sierra Leone after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the country’s National Disaster Management Agency.
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Caro O'Callaghan 19th May 2023 Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: Spotlight on Anxiety in the Humanitarian Sector
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week takes a deep dive into the often-overlooked topic of anxiety. We're focusing on its prevalence in the humanitarian sector, discussing effective strategies to manage anxiety and compassion fatigue, and showcasing how
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Rich Mcsweeney 17th May 2023 Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins
DHL's Gordon Delivers the Goods for REACT
As a DHL employee, Gordon Pursley has been delivering the goods for his company for years, but these days he’s also delivering for REACT as well!
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Robert Cole 09th May 2023 Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins