John Kenous Gbao

[Kate Forbes @KateForbes_IFRC]

Tomorrow is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. Every day, our volunteers and staff keep humanity alive, providing comfort to people in desperate need. We honor them and recognize their dedication and sacrifice. Read our joint @ifrc @icrc & SC statement: https://t.co/73EiQNJ8R0

[Kate Forbes @KateForbes_IFRC]

“To me, Joseph is a true lifesaver who helped us in our time of need.”

I love this story of Joseph, @LeoneSociety volunteer, who helped save a baby boy from malaria.

This World Malaria Day, I’m thankful for our @ifrc teams making a difference:

https://t.co/6gM1QgTVMn

[Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Awan @AwanGhulamMuha1]

Happy International Day of Forests. We commemorate this valuable day by planting & caring trees in Freetown CCD. The famous proverb “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now” stays so relevant all the time.

[Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Awan @AwanGhulamMuha1]

A meeting held with CD of Plans International Sierra Leone. Discussion focused on areas of mutual interest incl localisation, humanitarian response, one health, and community resilience. Such engagements are expected to add in meaningful humanitarian impact in any future disaster

[Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Awan @AwanGhulamMuha1]

Today held a meeting with DG NDMA along with #SLRCS on preparedness & prevention measures through Early Action Protocols for upcoming wet season from May-November. DG appreciated great work of NS/IFRC in Sierra Leone. All required actions are being coordinated.

[WHO Sierra Leone @WHOSierraLeone]

Today, the Head of the @ifrc delegation in 🇸🇱, Dr Ghulam M Awan, paid a courtesy call to the WHO Country Representative in 🇸🇱, @nuwagira15 and held bilateral discussions including harnessing current and future opportunities to support the country.

[Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Awan @AwanGhulamMuha1]

Visited site of #SRCS Port Sudan branch warehouse along with @Xcastel USG #IFRC, NS leadership & HoD #Sudan. A substantial funding is needed to rehabilitate this warehouse which can be extremely valuable for ongoing operational support.

[Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Awan @AwanGhulamMuha1]

Met health minister of Guinea Dr. Mamadou Dillao along with NS leadership. Apprised minister about health related interventions by NS/IFRC. Discussed options of scaling up health related programs in country. Minister appreciated efforts of NS/IFRC, assuring full govt support.

[Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Awan @AwanGhulamMuha1]

Guinea is highly affected by climate changes & environmental degradation. Met environment minister Mme Safiatou Diallo with NS leadership & discussed PAI Tree planting & care and potential of Green Climate Fund to join hands in govt efforts to reduce climate induced impacts.

[Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Awan @AwanGhulamMuha1]

DREF implementation in progress for affected communities of fire incident in Menegue island of Guinea Bissau. Communities are being helped through construction material & conditional cash support. IFRC DREF
is playing major support in rehabilitation

[Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Awan @AwanGhulamMuha1]

Meeting with H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone alongwith NS leadership. President was briefed about NS aux role, NSD and it's contributions at National level with active support and facilitation of IFRC & PNSs. A great acknowledgement done & support was assured.

[IFRC @ifrc]

More than one month following the massive earthquake, Türkiye & Syria are still struggling to pick up the pieces. Huge needs remain including mental health support.

Our IFRC president @Francescorocca joined @BeckyCNN to provide an update on our humanitarian efforts.

[John Kenous Gbao @kenousgee]

@SaddickAdams @MuctarKoroma3 What have you done in helping to change this narrative ? Always be the change you wanna see …