Essays about: "IFRC."

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  1. 11. Participation and its Implication for a Resilient Generation : A qualitative analysis of Filipino children’s inclusion in the disaster management efforts of humanitarian organizations following typhoon Haiyan

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Stina Fagerlund; [2018]
    Keywords : Children; resilience; vulnerability; active participation; the Philippines; typhoon Haiyan; humanitarian aid organizations;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the ways in which children were included in the disaster management efforts of four major humanitarian aid organizations following the 2013 typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Central concepts are resilience, vulnerability and participation, and the study builds on how these concepts relates to one another. READ MORE

  3. 12. Mainstreaming the environment within humanitarian operations: Identifying key factors for effective implementation of a green approach to procurement within the International Federation of the Red Cross

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Lindy Hromas; [2017]
    Keywords : environmental mainstreaming; green procurement; humanitarian logistics; environmental impact; humanitarian supply chain; greening; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Each year millions of people receive emergency relief items from humanitarian organizations following disasters and crises. While significant time and resources have been invested in identifying the needs of affected populations and how to address those needs, significantly less focus has been given to environmental impacts of these response operations. READ MORE

  4. 13. Oral Health Care and Humanitarian Health Praxis

    University essay from Röda Korsets Högskola

    Author : Carola Liebe-Harkort; [2016]
    Keywords : Oral diseases; oral health related quality of life; oral health care; humanitarian aid organization; Munsjukdomar; välbefinnande relaterat till munhälsa; munrelaterad omvårdnad; hjälporganisationer;

    Abstract : Background: Oral and dental diseases is a major part of the global disease burden. Poor oral health has a significant impact on the general well-being of people. In contrast with prior decades high rates of oral diseases may be found in low- and middle income countries. READ MORE

  5. 14. "Red Cross-Listen In!" : A case study of how beneficiary communication and accountability contribute to reaching and measuring results

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för geografi, medier och kommunikation

    Author : Nina Paulsen Harling; [2015]
    Keywords : Results based management; beneficiary communication; accountability to beneficiaries; social media; mutuality; innovation; Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement; disaster and conflict operations; humanitarian aid; community engagement; beneficiary engagement.; Resultatbaserad förvaltning; kommunikation; dialog med förmånstagare; ansvarighet gentemot förmånstagare; sociala medier; innovation; rödakorsrörelsen; Röda korset; katastrof- och konfliktinsatser; humanitärt bistånd.;

    Abstract : While aiming to reach results (such as improved health status) humanitarian workers in aid organizations such as Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (RCRCM)[1], make use of outcomes in related global forums, standards and networks. Common concepts discussed related to humanitarian action are the following ones: effectiveness, local ownership and mutual accountability. READ MORE