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PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Conducts First Aid Training for Prime Youth Parliament Members

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (PRCS KP), through its First Aid & Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Department, successfully conducted a comprehensive First Aid Training session for members of the Prime Youth Parliament.

This initiative reflects PRCS KP’s continued commitment to empowering youth with practical life-saving skills and strengthening community-level emergency preparedness across the province.

Empowering Young Leaders with Lifesaving Skills

The training session was specifically designed to equip emerging youth leaders with essential first aid knowledge and emergency response techniques. A total of 15 participants took part in the session, gaining hands-on experience and theoretical understanding of basic life-saving interventions.

By targeting young leaders, PRCS KP aims to create a ripple effect — enabling trained individuals to spread safety awareness and emergency response knowledge within their respective communities and networks.

Key Areas of Training

Participants were trained in fundamental first aid and pre-hospital emergency care techniques, including:

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Management of bleeding and wounds

  • Handling fractures and sprains

  • Response to choking and unconsciousness

  • Initial management of shock and burns

  • Safe casualty transportation techniques

The interactive session combined practical demonstrations with scenario-based learning to ensure participants could confidently apply their skills in real-life emergencies.

Building a Culture of Preparedness

PRCS KP believes that preparedness begins at the community level. By equipping youth with emergency response skills, the organization is strengthening grassroots resilience and fostering a culture of responsibility and humanitarian service.

Young leaders trained in first aid become valuable assets during public events, disasters, and everyday emergencies, often serving as the first line of response before professional medical assistance arrives.

Commitment to Humanitarian Service

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society remains steadfast in its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering without discrimination. Through structured training programs and youth engagement initiatives, PRCS KP continues to expand its outreach and build safer communities.

This successful First Aid Training for Prime Youth Parliament members marks another step forward in PRCS KP’s ongoing efforts to promote safety awareness, empower the next generation, and save lives through knowledge and preparedness.

PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Expands First Aid & Basic Life Support Training to Strengthen Community Resilience

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Branch continues to reinforce its humanitarian mission by expanding access to lifesaving First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) knowledge across the province. Through structured training, volunteer engagement, and community outreach, PRCS is building stronger, safer, and more resilient communities.

Orientation Session at Provincial Headquarters

An important orientation session was held with PRCS volunteers at the Provincial Headquarters in Peshawar. The session aimed to enhance coordination, streamline outreach efforts, and strengthen preparedness initiatives throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The orientation brought together dedicated volunteers who serve as the backbone of PRCS humanitarian operations. The interactive session focused on aligning strategies, improving communication channels, and reinforcing the core values that guide Red Crescent activities.

Promoting First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS)

The session emphasized the critical importance of First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) training in saving lives during emergencies. Participants were briefed on:

  • Immediate response techniques during medical emergencies

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures

  • Management of bleeding, fractures, and shock

  • Safe evacuation and casualty handling

  • Community-level emergency response coordination

By equipping volunteers with updated knowledge and practical skills, PRCS ensures that trained individuals are available within communities to provide immediate assistance before professional medical help arrives.

Strengthening Community Linkages

A major focus of the orientation was enhancing collaboration between PRCS volunteers, local communities, and public and private institutions. Strengthened linkages help:

  • Promote safety awareness campaigns

  • Conduct training sessions in schools and workplaces

  • Improve disaster risk reduction initiatives

  • Ensure faster and more organized emergency response

Through a well-organized and disciplined volunteer network, PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to bridge gaps between humanitarian services and the communities they serve.

Building Local Capacity for Emergency Preparedness

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is vulnerable to various emergencies, including natural disasters and unforeseen crises. Recognizing this reality, PRCS remains steadfast in its commitment to building local capacity and empowering communities with practical skills.

Prepared communities are resilient communities. By investing in volunteer development and structured training programs, PRCS ensures that individuals at the grassroots level are capable of responding effectively during disasters and emergencies.

A Commitment to Humanity

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society’s mission is rooted in preventing and alleviating human suffering without discrimination. Expanding access to First Aid and BLS knowledge is a crucial step toward achieving this mission.

Through continuous capacity building, organized volunteer engagement, and proactive community outreach, PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is shaping a culture of preparedness, compassion, and responsibility.

As the organization moves forward, it remains dedicated to saving lives, promoting safety awareness, and strengthening community resilience across the province.