International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

time she was taking care of a wounded soldier on the battlefield and a bullet ripped through her sleeve. She would also bring food and supplies straight to the battlefield for the soldiers. Clara Barton then formed the American Association of the Red Cross. In this essay I will…

An influential nurse I have chosen to research is Clara Barton. Clara Barton is one of many influential nurses of the past that has shown great bravery and sacrifice in hard times. I am sure we as working professionals can only hope to make such an impact the way she has. I’d like to discuss who Clara Barton was prior to her start in nursing, her many accomplishments, and what she had become known for. Clara Barton was born Clarissa Harlowe Barton in Oxford, Massachusetts in 1821. The youngest…

humanitarian who is best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross. Following the outbreak of the Civil War, she independently organized relief for the wounded often bringing her own supplies to front lines. As the war ended she helped locate thousands of missing soldiers, including identifying the dead at Andersonville prison in Georgia. Clara Barton lobbied for U.S. recognition of the International Committee of the Red Cross and became president of the American branch when it was…

During my study, I’m working as clinical instructor for EMS bachelor program at AL-Ghad International Collages for Applied Medical Sciences. This chapter aims to introduce the structure of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program in Saudi Arabia, background and interest, an importance of this study, simulation, paramedic, stress, hypothesis and…

the tapping of cheaper foreign labour markets (‘Globalization’ n.d.). The evolution of technology has helped to spur a rise in international trade, investment and migration (Globalization 101 n.d.b). Migration is defined as the process of the movement of people across or within the borders of a nation or state (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies n.d.). Migration has…

the world. A notable example of intervention by an international NGO is the IFRC system. The IFRC deploys on the field the so-called Emergency Response Units (ERU), a standardized and modular package of personnel and equipment ready to be deployed in a disaster area on short notice. ERUs can be called upon in emergency situations, when local facilities are unable to cope and when the IFRC delegation or the national Red Cross or Red Crescent societies in the concerned country cannot respond…

Earthquakes can be destructive, by destroying houses, killing citizens, and tearing families farther apart. In the Philippines, the 7.2 magnitude earthquake did just this. There were 3,512,281 people affected by this massive earthquake. The disaster happened in 2013, leaving 36,645 houses damaged in the rubble. Most People respond to a natural disaster by gathering materials, spreading the word, and receiving government aid. People respond to a natural disaster by Gathering Resources. After the…

Hurricanes are very strong and powerful storms that form over tropical ocean water. The larger they get the more destruction they can cause (Aboff & Sotirovski, 2012). Hurricane Sandy took place on October 22, 2012. The vast majority of the damage was in the Northeast coast of the United States of America. Not only can hurricanes cause lots of damage to houses and nature, but they can cause deaths, and financial problems as well. Hurricanes can be caused in many ways. The definition of a…

disaster showed the inexistence of emergency programs in most of the affected countries, and thus, these countries were dependent on the international relief efforts provided by foreign countries. The lessons learned from the disaster on emergency management phases, the actions for accomplishing a better preparedness to a future disaster of such magnitude, the international emergency management organizations…

protection creams, sunglasses, and UV advice to those with albinism. While people with albinism still have obstacles to face, they have been improving slowly and will hopefully be further helped by our Advisory Panel. Possible Solutions: Increasing international research to identify bottlenecks that prevent individuals with albinism to achieve in education or employment standings. Work towards ensuring that individuals with similar disabilities receive the attention that is required by their…