RedR UK Christmas Appeal 2020

The battle against the COVID-19 virus continues, especially for those in the Global South within Internally Displaced People and refugee camps. With 26 million refugees living in camps around the world, including over a million refugees in Jordan we mustn’t lose sight of the ongoing crisis that besets those fleeing to a safer life. 

We spoke to Zain Hijjawi, an aid worker in Jordan who benefitted from three RedR UK training courses, about the situation in Jordan today, and here’s what she shared:

Despite the growing need for assistance, financial support for smaller charities and aid organisations is declining as donors report significant cuts to their budgets.  

With the help of your donations this year, RedR UK’s COVID-19 response trained over 3,000 humanitarian aid workers and individuals in 91 countries across the globe, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to protect both themselves and vulnerable communities against the devastating effects of the pandemic.  

This response included our first ever UK-based programme, training aid workers, organisations and communities to respond to COVID-19 in the UK. In addition, we rolled out 10 courses in the Middle East and North Africa region, with topics including Mental Health Coping Strategies, Hygiene in Different Cultural Contexts, Training Essentials, Busting Myths and Rumours, How to Communicate Risk Effectively, and Remote Management.  

NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT

In the aftermath of COVID-19 and the years that follow, we will continue to respond to crises around the globe, supporting those who need it most. Your support will help us achieve this. Please donate so that we can continue this important work.