Training for Child Protection in Emergencies adopted by Romanian local authorities
In June alone, some 1,000 people in Dorohoi, including almost 200 children, were severely affected by flooding during this time, and 400 houses need to be reconstructed or rehabilitated.
This training was considered a priority for communities who suffered following heavy rains that fell in June this year and was made possible through a US$50,000 grant from the US Embassy in Romania.
“The US Embassy granted World Vision this amount because of our proven experience in emergency interventions, in the last few years. We know that there is a need for training in the communities, in order to respond properly to disaster situations and we wish to share our knowledge and experience. The Child Protection in Emergency Situation training was a great first step in this direction”, said Mr. Eugen Borlea, Emergency Relief Manager for World Vision Romania.
The project and the Guide that resulted from it are very important because they aim at reducing the dangers that children could be exposed to in case of a disasterMoreover, the first “Guide for Child Protection in Emergency Situation” edited in Romania by World Vision was used to complement the training. This handbook was created for the use of teachers, children and their parents, as part of a project supported by the Dutch Embassy through a MATRA grant and developed in Iasi County over the last 18 months.
The “Guide for Child Protection in Emergency Situation” offers practical information about what a person should do in case of disasters such as earthquakes, flooding, landslides, and gives detailed information about a properly equipped emergency kit and advice for children who are separated from their parents or care-givers during an emergency.
Further, a special chapter is dedicated to Child Friendly Spaces – places created specifically for children and designed as safe areas where they can regain a sense of normality after being confronted with an emergency situation. It is a place where children can play, be involved in educational activities or benefit from counseling sessions while being carefully monitored.
“The project and the Guide that resulted from it are very important because they aim at reducing the dangers that children could be exposed to in case of a disaster and also because it encourages a proactive attitude among the young generation as members of the community”, said Ms. Daniela Buzducea, Advocacy Director for World Vision Romania.
World Vision Romania is continuing to assist more than 1,000 people (among which 200 are children) affected by the flooding in Dorohoi town. Donations consisting beds, mattresses, clothes, shoes, hygiene kits, cooking stoves, etc. totaling more than US$20,000 have already been sent to the area and distributed with the support of the local authorities.
World Vision Romania will conduct another assessment of the situation in Dorohoi in September, in order coordinate its efforts with those of the local and central authorities.
This training was considered a priority for communities who suffered following heavy rains that fell in June this year and was made possible through a US$50,000 grant from the US Embassy in Romania.
“The US Embassy granted World Vision this amount because of our proven experience in emergency interventions, in the last few years. We know that there is a need for training in the communities, in order to respond properly to disaster situations and we wish to share our knowledge and experience. The Child Protection in Emergency Situation training was a great first step in this direction”, said Mr. Eugen Borlea, Emergency Relief Manager for World Vision Romania.
The project and the Guide that resulted from it are very important because they aim at reducing the dangers that children could be exposed to in case of a disasterMoreover, the first “Guide for Child Protection in Emergency Situation” edited in Romania by World Vision was used to complement the training. This handbook was created for the use of teachers, children and their parents, as part of a project supported by the Dutch Embassy through a MATRA grant and developed in Iasi County over the last 18 months.
The “Guide for Child Protection in Emergency Situation” offers practical information about what a person should do in case of disasters such as earthquakes, flooding, landslides, and gives detailed information about a properly equipped emergency kit and advice for children who are separated from their parents or care-givers during an emergency.
Further, a special chapter is dedicated to Child Friendly Spaces – places created specifically for children and designed as safe areas where they can regain a sense of normality after being confronted with an emergency situation. It is a place where children can play, be involved in educational activities or benefit from counseling sessions while being carefully monitored.
“The project and the Guide that resulted from it are very important because they aim at reducing the dangers that children could be exposed to in case of a disaster and also because it encourages a proactive attitude among the young generation as members of the community”, said Ms. Daniela Buzducea, Advocacy Director for World Vision Romania.
World Vision Romania is continuing to assist more than 1,000 people (among which 200 are children) affected by the flooding in Dorohoi town. Donations consisting beds, mattresses, clothes, shoes, hygiene kits, cooking stoves, etc. totaling more than US$20,000 have already been sent to the area and distributed with the support of the local authorities.
World Vision Romania will conduct another assessment of the situation in Dorohoi in September, in order coordinate its efforts with those of the local and central authorities.
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