C O V I D -19

R E S P O N S E

April 2020

RedR India is part of the RedR International federation; a humanitarian, non-profit organisation, which maintains a register of experienced

humanitarian professionals who are available to assist governments and external support agencies that work in the humanitarian sector.

The RedRs have a global reputation for development and presentation of high quality training and technical support services for the

humanitarian aid and disaster risk reduction sectors. RedR has offices in Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and the United Kingdom.

Hub – Knowledge and People for

effective Humanitarian and

DRR action

ROSTER

CAPACITY BUILDING

PROJECT AND

TECHNICAL SERVICES

LEARNING AND

DEVELOPMENT

Four Verticals of RedR India

Covid-19 Response

Our team and members have been provisioning technical support, surge deployments and capacity building support, along with supporting CSOs and Government actors with knowhow on emergency management.

1. Deployment of members to support district and state administration in Kolhapur and Sangli (Maharashtra), Bihar,

Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

2. Facilitation of online and distance training for all Front Line Functionaries

(Panchayats/AWWs/Teachers/Swacchagrahis/Jal Surakshaks) for enhancing their preparedness, response and

containment knowledge and skills in Kolhapur and Sangli districts of Maharashtra (35,000 FLWs trained in 15

days). We expect this to now extend to Gujarat and Bihar.

3. Technical Support for development of SOP for State Integrated Command and Control Centre in Uttar Pradesh.

4. Capacity Building and Technical Support to CSOs in Maharasthra, Gujarat and Kerala along with consultations and

advisory to CSRs and Foundations.

Covid-19 Deployments

Mr Amit Tandon (RedR India Deployee) at District Control Centre (Sangli District, Maharashtra)

Mr Rishikesh Shinde (RedR India Deployee) with District Health Officer (Kolhapur District, Maharashtra) during coordination

meeting

Dr Hari Mohan (RedR India Deployee) developed Operational Planning Guidelines for Bihar State Preparedness and Response

for Covid-19

Covid-19 Response – Capacity Building

Ms Vaishali Mhaske (RedR India Trainer) conducting FLW training online (Sangli District, Maharashtra)

Mr Rajkiran Prakash Chakranaryan (RedR India Trainer) conducting FLW training online (Sangli District, Maharashtra)

Covid-19 Response – Capacity Building

Participants during the online FLW training (Sangli and Kolhapur Districts, Maharashtra)

Covid-19 Response – Technical Support

Cover Page of the SOP for SICCC developed by RedR India in partnership with Unicef

Cover page of Relief Camp Assessment Report developed by SSP with technical support from RedR India

Covid-19 Response – Plans AheadRedR India’s team is working towards extending and expanding the support provided and activelyconsidering innovations and newer approaches towards provisioning and ensuring technicalsupport and capacity building to frontline actors. Emergent and Key Plans include the following:

1. Publication of Learning Needs Assessment Survey Report followed by development of online and distance learningmodules for frontline actors and personnel of CSOs/Foundations.

2. Partnerships with Disaster Management Authorities, Line Departments and CSOs with Unicef India to providecapacity building support for government frontline functionaries and technical solutions and guidance for campmanagement, distribution and Covid19 response.

3. Multi Hazard Disaster Management to inform and adapt technical guidelines and SOPs for flood, drought, cyclone(and other geography specific risks) preparedness in the context of Covid19.

4. Deployments with State Disaster Management Authorities, District and Municipal Administrations to supportinformation management, inter-departmental coordination, predictive planning for restoration and recovery,Covid19 surge planning and disaster preparedness for hazard risks.

5. Study/Research and Technical Support in partnership with academia/private sector/foundations/CSOs to informgaps, recommended actions and policies to strengthen capabilities and resources for Covid19 response and action.

We Thank all our ROSTER MEMBERS and

TRAINERS for their continuous Support and

Engagement!

Activities supported by

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