Sierra Leone Red Cross society (SLRCS) through its Community Epidemic, Pandemic and Preparedness Program (CP3) engages communities on a regular basis on preparedness and prevention mechanisms against epidemic prone diseases, with technical and financial support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Funded by USAID, CP3 is mainly operative in […]
Following the resurgence of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in neighboring Guinea, Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) through its EVD preparedness programme and with DREF funds from the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), has trained volunteers on safe and dignified burial in preparedness for any EVD outbreak in Sierra Leone. The EVD resurgence […]
The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS), widely known for its world-class First Aid Services nationwide, has for many years been emphasizing the need for individuals and institutions to be trained and certified in First Aid, and is renewing its efforts and engagements with individuals and institutions on the expedience of First Aid for all. […]
Donation could be one common way people can choose to give back to their communities. The demand for blood in hospitals is always high. Modern day medicine demands the use of blood transfusion to save cancer patients, patients with anemia, mothers experiencing complications and people involved in an accident, to name a few. Transfusion of […]
Officials at the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) provided the line item budget for flood responses aimed at 10 communities across Freetown that began last month and will continue for the next three months. The accounting was relayed in response to my publication dated 3rd September 2019, which questioned what disaster relief funds were […]
SLRCS President and the New National Governing Board engage young members of the Society to promote the true spirit of volunteering for sustainability of the Society ‘s basic structures. The President uses the moment to engage with local Government authorities to advocate an increased recognition of the Society for its auxiliary status and role.
The New board at Sierra Leone Red Cross Society receives an induction training in Makeni city, northern Sierra Leone. The session is witnessed by the new SLRCS President, Reverend Christian Faya, and other members of the new board. The Sessioms and presentations are being done by the Independent Interim Manager for SLRCS, Mabel Koketso, the […]
The Red Cross meets Sierra Leone’s new Vice President. Honourable Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh on a courtesy call and to exchange analysis on Sierra Leone Red Cross auxiliary status, mandates and roles in Sierra Leone
SLRCS organizes orientation training for newly recruited field community engagement and accountability (CEA) officers to support the implementation of a post Ebola recovery myth prevention messaging. CEA project in five district branches. This project is supported through the Federation by the Swedish Red Cross.
Today, 8 May 2018, the Sierra Leone Red Cross (SLRCS) joins the rest of the world in celebrating the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. Albeit this year’s theme: “Smile”, SLRCS is not smiling at the way law enforcement agencies are not enforcing penalties resulting from the misuse of SLRCS emblem even though Parliament […]