#WorldFirstAidDay: Red Cross teaches kids emergency first aid skills

The fun learning activity was conducted to engage and educate kids, as well as their parents, about basic first aid and emergency preparedness.

In keeping with their them “First Aid for and by the Children”, the Philippine Red Cross organized a free first aid lecture and demonstration. Around 200 kids from schools all over Metro Manila trooped to Manila Ocean Park last September 10, which was World First Aid Day.

What are you going to do if your playmate gets hurt? . Learn #FirstAid and know what to do in case of emergencies. Visit our booth at Manila Ocean Park for free lecture and demonstration. . #YesKidsCanPH #WFAD2016
A photo posted by Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) on Sep 9, 2016 at 7:19pm PDT

The fun learning activity was conducted to engage and educate kids, as well as their parents, about basic first aid and emergency preparedness.

#YesKidsCanPH #WFAD2016
A photo posted by Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) on Sep 10, 2016 at 3:26am PDT

During the lecture and demo, kids aged 12 and above learned the basics of bandaging and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

#FirstAid can make a difference between life and death in daily emergency. Join our campaign for it to be accessible to everyone. . #YesKidsCanPH #WFAD2016
A photo posted by Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) on Sep 10, 2016 at 3:36am PDT

Junior #FirstAid – Designed for children, this program aims to teach basic first aid to 10-12 year olds. . Interested for your kids to get trained? Sign up here: bit.ly/WFAD2016. . #YesKidsCanPH #WFAD2016
A photo posted by Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) on Sep 10, 2016 at 3:50am PDT

More highlights from the enriching learning event on the next page!

“The Red Cross provides trainings for the youth to equip them with life-saving knowledge and skills and the confidence to act or help save lives when needed. Learning basic first aid will not only prepare children for worst case scenarios, it will also help them develop their self-esteem and give them a sense of purpose early on in their lives,” said Senator Richard Gordon, chairman and CEO of the PRC in a statement.

Learning with kids is fun! . Interested for your kids to get trained? Sign up here: bit.ly/WFAD2016. . #YesKidsCanPH #WFAD2016
A photo posted by Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) on Sep 9, 2016 at 8:55pm PDT

In addition to the first aid training, the Philippine Red Cross also introduced kids to their new mobile application, First Aid PH, which can be downloaded for both iOS and Android users.

Informing your child about #FirstAid might save his/her life in the future. Why not start today? . #YesKidsCanPH #WFAD2016
A photo posted by Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) on Sep 9, 2016 at 7:31pm PDT

The app doesn’t require internet access and it contains information on basic first aid and emergency preparedness. It also provides direct access to the Red Cross Hotline 143, which can be contacted in case of emergency.

#FirstAid training can help build stronger communities. Get trained today. Register here: bit.ly/WFAD2016 . #YesKidsCanPH #WFAD2016
A photo posted by Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) on Sep 9, 2016 at 10:52pm PDT

#RedCross youth volunteers from Rafael Palma Elementary School happily finished the lecture and demonstration at Manila Ocean Park today. . #YesKidsCanPH #WFAD2016
A photo posted by Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) on Sep 9, 2016 at 11:07pm PDT

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