CO(mpensa)2: carbon offsetting through the restoration of intelligent ecosystems
+CO(mpensa)2 is a platform whose main objective is to make the Spanish Red Cross carbon footprint offsetting process more efficient.
Working together
Innovation requires the transformation of our organisations. This category reveals the programmes and methodologies that promote new ways of working together.
Solutions
Iraqi Red CrescentWorking together
How the Iraqi Red Crescent involved the community and its volunteers in the strategic planning
Community participation is targeted by the Iraqi Red Crescent’s (IRC) activities in its annual planning process. With the goal to better understand the needs of the communities, volunteers are involved in the planning process through a digital application. This allows them to have a practical fellowship and collect specific data from their communities where they have carried out IRC’s activities. By collecting and analysing specific data from the targeted communities, the IRC is able to provide annual plans that enhance the effectiveness of the responses in compliance with the IRC’s strategy, and reinforces the acceptance of the IRC within the society.
French Red CrossWorking together
Bricoboutique: DIY homemaking made sustainable and affordable
Bricoboutique is a new concept of solidarity boutique dedicated to DIY products. Open to all, the shop offers second-hand tools and materials, most of them new. This new activity naturally complements the social action offered by the French Red Cross of enabling people to buy products in order to improve their homes. It is thus possible to buy parquet strips, light bulbs or insulating sheets at a reduced rate.
The Thai Red CrossWorking together
How the Thai Red Cross is operating the second snake farm in the world
Snake Farm, Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute (QSMI), Thai Red Cross Society is the second snake farm in the world and the first snake farm in Asia. This is the only Red Cross snake farm in the world.
Burundi Red CrossWorking together
How the Burundi Red Cross is building the capacity of its volunteers
In 2007, the Burundi Red Cross created decentralized support groups called 'Unités Collinaires'. Each 'Unité Collinaire' is made up of volunteers who have gradually come together to support vulnerable people in their community. Each volunteer gives 2 to 4 hours of their time per week. Today, the Burundi Red Cross has 2920 "Unités Collinaires" in all the hills of the country and a vast network of over 600,000 volunteers.
Humanitas DeventerIncome-Generating ActivityWorking together
Humanitas Deventer, promoting intergenerational housing
Humanitas Deventer is an independent residential care center in Deventer offering a homely and safe environment for seniors, needing support for housing and care. The warm social climate of the residence is shared with youngsters that benefit from the space to develop their skills.
