Vietnam readies for 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of IFRC

Organised by the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) Central Committee, which is also the host of the conference, the course provided VRC staff members and volunteers with basic knowledge regarding necessary reception works and skills to handle any potential situations arising.

Opening with the theme of “Becoming disaster ready in Asia Pacific”, the quadrennial conference is scheduled for late November in Hanoi. Approximately 350 domestic and foreign delegates are expected to participate in a forum on young leaders’ innovation as part of methods to cope with catastrophes, along with other sidelines activities.

The event will therefore provide an opportunity to promote the nation’s image and its people, whilst enhancing development ties between the VRC, international partners, organisations, and businesses around the world. In addition, it will contribute to affirming the commitments made by the Vietnamese Government, as well as the responsibility for action of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in the region in climate change and catastrophe response.

The IFRC represents the largest humanitarian network in the world, with 192 member societies.