Prime Minister,\u00a0Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, has\u00a0\u00a0received an update on the work of the Grenada Red Cross Society (GRCS), as the society\u00a0\u00a0through its auxiliary role to Government, aims to strengthen programmes by providing\u00a0\u00a0support in the areas of youth, health and disaster management.<\/p>\n
Red Cross President, Ms. Samantha Dickson, at a recent meeting with the Prime Minister,\u00a0\u00a0spoke of the extensive work they have been doing in the community and in collaboration\u00a0\u00a0with various ministries.<\/p>\n
In addition to its traditional work, the Grenada Red Cross has also become involved in\u00a0\u00a0the fight against COVID-19. The COVID-19 Operations, funded through the International\u00a0\u00a0Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Global Appeal and other\u00a0\u00a0donors, has enabled the local Red Cross to distribute food and hygiene packages to 1,000\u00a0\u00a0persons, procure personal protective equipment and install hand-washing stations. Soon,\u00a0\u00a0the GRCS will donate thermometers to all primary schools.<\/p>\n
The Grenada Red Cross Society has also undertaken a Zika-prevention project, during\u00a0\u00a0which 32 communities received capacity building through education and the formation of\u00a0\u00a0community groups. Residents were also taught how to store water safely.<\/p>\n
Ms. Dickson indicated that the GRCS Strategic Plan 2030 has also been developed to\u00a0\u00a0guide the society\u2019s work as it keeps abreast of the demands in the humanitarian sector.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister has commended the Grenada Red Cross Society for the significant\u00a0\u00a0strides made and for its continued dedication to making a difference. He said, \u201cThe value\u00a0\u00a0of the work of the Grenada Red Cross Society should not be underestimated. They have\u00a0\u00a0consistently partnered with Government on programmes and initiatives to better serve the\u00a0\u00a0community.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Government of Grenada provides an annual subvention to the Grenada Red Cross\u00a0\u00a0Society and Dr. Mitchell gave assurances of Government\u2019s commitment to continue\u00a0\u00a0supporting and collaborating with the Red Cross in whatever way possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Prime Minister,\u00a0Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, has\u00a0\u00a0received an update on the work of the Grenada Red Cross Society (GRCS), as the society\u00a0\u00a0through its auxiliary role to Government, aims to strengthen programmes by providing\u00a0\u00a0support in 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