Has your State/National Society/Institution incorporated the commitments contained in this resolution into the relevant strategic or operational plans?
YesThe commitments are incorporated into:
Strategy
Operational plan
Other:
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.
At the National level
Explanation:
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.
Has your State/National Society/Institution been working with other partners to implement the commitments contained in this resolution?
YesPartner with:
Government and/or public authorities
Examples of cooperation:
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.
Have you encountered any challenges in implementing the commitments contained in this resolution?
YesWith challenges on:
Lack of capacity and/or support (technical, financial, or other)
Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the work and direction of your State/National Society/Institution?
YesType of Impact:
Training and capacity of staff and volunteers has increased (for National Societies)
Details about the impact:
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.