In brief
Programme purpose: The programmes supported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Armenia are aligned with the Global Agenda goals in the areas of disaster management, health and care, and organizational development.
Programme summary: The Federation supported activities implemented by the Armenia Red Cross Society are in line with the strategic priorities of the National Society and mainly directed towards disaster risk reduction, psychosocial support and resource mobilization activities. Vulnerability and capacity assessments were carried out in ten communities in Tavush region. Disaster preparedness and prevention plans for each community were developed to guide future actions. As part of the process a training course on disaster risk management was organized for nearly 250 people. A number of seminars aiming at raising children's awareness on disasters were organized with the participation of 100 pupils. Simulation evacuations were carried out in which more than 3,300 schoolchildren and nearly 340 teachers took part.