Red Cross Knowledge (Silver) - Frequently Asked Questions

Module 2.1
S/N Question Answer

Yes, apart from elderly, SRC helps other groups of

Apart from the elderly, are there other groups of
1 people like the disabled, children and youths and
people that SRC helps?
more. You will learn more in module 2.2!

Module 2.2
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Social workers will do means testing and refer clients

How does TransportAid figure out how much to
1 to TransportAid along with their financial
charge clients?
circumstances

In the case where both clients are in the same area,

What happens when more than one client requests TransportAid will transport up to two clients at the
2
for the services of TransportAid at the same time? same time. However, this will not occur if clients are in
different areas.

Module 2.3
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The ICRC and National Societies form a global

How does the ICRC reconnect families through network called the Family Links Network. This network
1
Restoring Family Links? works across international borders to locate people
and put them back into contact with their relatives.

ICRC personnels will check the living conditions of

POWs and will ensure that the needs of the POWs are
2 What does the ICRC do during prison visits? met (food, water etc.) They also talk to the people in
charge of the prisons to know more about how
prisoners needs are being met.

Module 2.4
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When a disaster strikes, the IFRC will, together with
How are the National Societies involved in the IFRC
1 the various National Societies to provide disaster
movement during disaster relief?
response to the victims.

By air or by land. The IFRC will assess the geographic

What are the modes of transport that the IFRC uses
2 and political situation and decide which method is
to deliver aid to the disaster victims?
more reliable to send the aid.