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"Red Cross Red Crescent First Aid volunteers:
saving lives without discrimination"

"We must remember that first aid is more than a technique, it is also an essential expression of solidarity, which protects and saves lives. "

Markku Niskala
Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Press release: First aid promotes tolerance and reduces discrimination

News: World First Aid Day: volunteers selflessly save lives without discrimination

Vignettes:

National Societies activities:

Grenada Red Cross
Saturday 9th September - Two information booths and demonstration centers at the Esplanade Mall from 10 to 1 and then in St. Andrew's from 3 to 5.

Guyana Red Cross
REGION 1:November - Training of Peer Educators in First Aid

REGION 4:
9 September – First Aid Volunteers Walk around Georgetown
9 September – Secretary General addresses First Aid volunteers with Federation Press release
9 September – Certificates of Appreciation given to First Aid volunteers
12 September – Gift Certificates for First Aid training given to Blood Donors at Guyana Red Cross Blood Drive
November – Gift Certificates for First Aid Training given to the mini-bus association & taxi cab companies (also part of Road Safety activities)

REGION 9:
8 September – First Aid Volunteers carry out a Simulation exercise
10-14 September – Guyana Red Cross will have an education and awareness booth specifically for First Aid at the Amerindian Heritage Celebrations
September – Guyana Red Cross will provide First Aid training to Iwokrama Forest Rangers