Communities are at the core of the Zika Virus response

Involving communities in the implementation of plans of action, listening to them and learning from their experiences is a key approach of the Zika response strategy developed in the region.

The IFRC’s Americas Regional Office works in support of 35 National Red Cross. Through its Country Cluster Support Teams and its technical unit, it provides coordination, financial and technical support for disaster operations and longer term development programmes throughout the region.

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Latest news from Americas

Salvadorian Red Cross provides psychosocial support to address Zika virus

Salvadorian Red Cross’ volunteers and project coordinators carried out a field visit in Quezaltepeque to bring psychosocial support.

26 April 2018
Project launches in Caribbean to build climate resilience by using nature to reduce risks

Following one of the most devastating hurricane seasons in recent history, a four-year initiative launched to help Caribbean islands prioritize and invest in natural ecosystems.

17 April 2018
In Pictures: Reconstructing life in Dominica after Hurricane Maria

Months after Hurricane Maria, the inhabitants of Dominica are still struggling to recover from the destruction.

13 April 2018
Hurricane Maria: More than 15,000 people have received relief from the Dominica Red Cross

People of Dominica slowly start to rebuild their livelihoods, homes and infrastructure after hurricane Maria.

11 April 2018
Aftermath of Maria: Water is Life

For months after Hurricane Maria, people had to look forward to long walks over steep hills and deep slopes, in order to return with their arms full of heavy buckets and bottles of water.

21 March 2018

 

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  • Director: Walter Cotte
  • Deputy Director: Jan Gelfand

Country cluster support teams

  • South Cone and Brazil Country Cluster: Alexandre Claudon
  • Andean Country Cluster: Michele Detomaso
  • Central America Country Cluster: Nelson Aly / El Salvador – Guatemala: Marissa Soberanis / Panama: Roxana Trigo
  • Latin Caribbean Country Cluster: Ines Brill
  • English speaker Caribbean: Josephine Shield-Recass

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Focus: Zika, dengue and chikungunya prevention toolkit

The Zika, dengue and chikungunya prevention toolkit is intended to be used with the Zika, dengue and chikungunya prevention modules. The toolkit features full-colour imagery, interactive formats and games material to teach all audiences according to the methodology suggested in the module guides.

Toolkit |  Communities module  |  Schools module

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