A) Objectives of the pledge:
Having assigned special tasks stipulated in the Civil Safety National Plan, GRCS, one of the biggest civil society organisations in the country with auxiliary role to public authorities, successfully fulfills the responsibility and conducts coordination meetings with key stakeholders, as well as within own context delivers services on a reliable basis, which are underpinned by data collection on hazards and risks that affect local communities analysis of results and creating solutions for response.
Additionally, the Georgia Red Cross Society will support Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) during emergencies, ensuring timely and dignified aid to affected populations. GRCS will also provide support for Restoring Family Links (RFL) during crises and disasters, helping reconnect separated family members.
B) Action plan:
- Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy and it’s Action Plan in order to strengthen community disaster preparedness and response capacities;
- Development and strengthening of institutions, mechanisms and capacities for strengthening community disaster preparedness and response capacities;
- programs/projects conducted by international and non-governmental organizations.
- Reinforce non-formal education among schoolchildren and students in educational institutions to ensure that adequate human resource are mobilized and trained for contributing to addressing gaps in local problem-solving through active civil engagement of youth.
- Protect safety and security of volunteers representing community groups, local households and networks, neighbourhoods, business enterprises, and advocate for strengthening their resilience in national laws, policies and plans.
- Ensure the provision of Restoring Family Links (RFL) services during crises and disasters to help reconnect separated families.
- Support the implementation of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) during emergencies to provide flexible and rapid support to affected individuals.
C) Indicators for measuring progress:
- Number of GRSC staff capable to train volunteer instructors
- Number of community volunteer trainers properly trained to disseminate correct knowledge and information further into their own communities
- Number of simulation exercise to demonstrate their capacity to response to health-related consequences of disasters and crisis
- Number of copies of informational educational material
- Number of RFL cases supported and resolved during crises and disasters.
- Number of CVA interventions conducted during emergencies.
- Number of meetings with the relevant key stakeholders
- Project progress reports, media, partners and beneficiaries feedback
D) Resource implications:
The National Society will determine the resources that may be required to carry out this pledge based on the objectives and actions it chooses to take in it’s specific context.