Enhancing readiness of emergency response volunteers in Tajikistan
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat provides refresher courses for CERTs in Rasht valley;
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Article Author: Enhancing readiness of emergency response volunteers in Tajikistan
Media Source: Asia Plus (Tajikistan)
Date: 27 April 2020
The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Tajikistan, through the financial support of the Government of Switzerland, has completed refresher trainings for the Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) formed in Rasht valley. The trainings, which were conducted within the Integrated Health and Habitat Improvement project, are designed to…
The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Tajikistan, through the financial support of the Government of Switzerland, has completed refresher trainings for the Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) formed in Rasht valley. The trainings, which were conducted within the Integrated Health and Habitat Improvement project, are designed to enhance the readiness of the CERTs to respond to emergency situations. Trainings prepare the volunteers to be the first responders in the event of a disaster. It reportedly capitalises on their knowledge of the terrain, language and culture.