Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 3: Time to act: Tackling epidemics and pandemics together (33IC/19/R3) – Netherlands,The Netherlands Red Cross

¿ Ha incorporado el Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución los empeños contenidos en esta resolución en los planes estratégicos u operativos pertinentes?

Los compromisos han sido incorporados en
estrategia
plan operativo
otros asociados

Because of the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19, pandemic and epidemic preparedness became extremely relevant. It set things in motion, which were in line with this resolution and to respond to this crisis. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Netherlands Red Cross facilitated and contributed to a coordinated approach to the pandemic. The NLRC supported affected communities by the implementation of various projects, such as a (telephone) helpdesk for people who needed emotional or practical support (when they had COVID-19). Practical support varied from picking up groceries, which Red Cross volunteers would do, to sharing information about COVID-19 through the helpdesk. The NLRC also supported in awareness campaigns and sharing information regarding COVID-19, where specific attention was given to people in vulnerable positions.

A nacional nivel

Explicación:

In our auxiliary role, the NLRC supported public authorities. In the first place through NLRC led and staffed test and vaccine locations. The Netherlands Red Cross also supported local authorities with the transport and support of (vulnerable) people who had COVID-19, for example to and from the hospital. The NLRC also supported health care institutions and staff with volunteers.

Ha trabajado el Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución con otros asociados para poner en práctica los empeños contenidos en esta resolución?

En asociación con:
gobierno y/o autoridades públicas

Ejemplos de cooperación:

The NLRC supports public authorities through the organization of test and vaccine locations, transport and support of (vulnerable) people affected, and through our volunteers who support health care institutions. This led to the strengthening and establishment of (new) partnerships.

¿Ha habido dificultades para poner en práctica los empeños contenidos en esta resolución?

Dificultades en relación con:
falta de capacidad y/o de apoyo (técnico, financiero o de otra índole)

¿Han incidido los empeños contenidos en esta resolución en el trabajo y la dirección del Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución?

Tipo de repercusión:
formación y capacidad de los miembros del personal y de los voluntarios (en el caso de las Sociedades Nacionales);

Describa detalladamente las repercusiones:

Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Netherlands Red Cross implemented various projects to support those affected and those in a vulnerable position who needed support. The NLRC assisted public authorities and continue to support public authorities as well as those affected with our aid. This impacted our strategy and focus for the coming years.

5. Han incidido los empeños contenidos en esta resolución en las comunidades a las que el Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución presta servicios?