(BRIEF) The Prudence Foundation, in partnership with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRC), is launching the ‘Safe Schools, Safe Kids’ programme across Malaysia to equip students between the ages of 10 and 15 with physical and protective skills. Equip young people with the wisdom and skills to respond well to protection crises such as road hazards and natural disasters. Leveraging MRC’s extensive network of clubs in more than 3,000 schools, the program will reach more than 150,000 students, providing educational fabrics developed in partnership. with Cartoon Network and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Through this partnership, the Prudence Foundation and the MRC are committed to fostering a culture of protection and preparedness among young people in Malaysia, ensuring their well-being and resilience in the face of emergencies.
(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, March 12, 2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The Prudence Foundation, the network investment arm of Prudential plc, and the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRC) are partnering to introduce the Safe Schools, Safe Children programme to academics across Malaysia The programme aims to equip children and young people between the ages of 10 and 15 with important skills and knowledge so that they can anticipate and respond to proactively respond to safety crises such as road hazards and natural disasters.
Safe Schools, Safe Kids also aims for education authorities, schools, teachers and parents to broaden the understanding and adoption of comprehensive school protection measures to ensure the health, safety and well-being of young people in schools.
The programme will be rolled out across the Malaysian Red Crescent Society’s extensive network of clubs in more than 3,000 schools, reaching more than 150,000 students. MRC will use fabrics from the SAFE STEPS Kids program developed through the Prudence Foundation, Cartoon Network and the IFRC. of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in their modules. The SAFE STEPS Kids series includes entertaining videos and educational fabrics covering topics such as road safety, first aid, disasters, and climate change.
In Malaysia, young people face various dangers and dangers. More than 500,000 road injuries were recorded in 2022, resulting in a total of 6,080 deaths1. Flooding, which is frequent, damages schools and disrupts learning opportunities. Receiving first aid training can make a significant contribution to the final outcome of an emergency. Trained members of the public can provide critical medical care to treat minor injuries and sustain life until professional medical assistance arrives. 2. Recognising the importance and dire need for preparedness, first aid knowledge and road safety, the MRC’s mandate is to equip young people with the wisdom to deal with emergencies and enable them to make critical, life-saving decisions.
Diana Guzman, Chief Sustainability Officer at Prudential plc and Chair of the Prudence Foundation, said: “Children have the right to feel safe at school and to continue learning even in the face of disruptions. Safe schools have been one of our key spaces to focus on building resilience to herbal mistakes by offering essential wisdom and skills to academics and teachers. Prudential has been provided in Malaysia for one hundred years and we are committed to providing targeted and practical services to local communities in need. We are pleased to collaborate with the MRC which has a strong presence in the country, which allows us to succeed in more young people with our program.
Tuan Haji Hakim Haji Hamzah, Secretary General of the MRC, added: “The MRC is committed to fostering the well-being of young people by providing them with physical and protective skills. This partnership with the Prudence Foundation reflects our shared commitment to empowering the next generation. , making sure they have the wisdom and confidence to thrive in any situation.
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1 Malaysia recorded a twist of fate per minute in 2022, The Rakyat Post, June 15, 2023.
2 International Federation of the Red Cross
About SAFE STEPS Kids
SAFE STEPS Kids is a multi-platform public service program created through the Prudence Foundation, in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Cartoon Network.
The program aims to provide important information to young people through a series of entertaining videos and educational fabrics featuring the beloved Cartoon Network characters. SAFE STEPS Kids aims to save millions of lives by educating young people from a young age, helping to create a long-term generation that is doing well. -Prepared and resilient in life-threatening situations.
For information, please visit: https://www. safestepskids. com/
About the Prudencia Foundation
The Prudence Foundation is the network investment arm of Prudential plc in Asia and Africa. Their project is to create a longer term for communities by making them safer and more resilient to the risks of life. The Foundation manages regional and local systems in partnership with NGOs, governments and the private sector to maximize the impact of its efforts. The Prudence Foundation leverages Prudential’s long-term mindset and geographic scale to make communities safer, safer, and more resilient. The Foundation is a registered charity in Hong Kong.
For information, please visit: www. prudencefoundation. com
About the Malaysian Red Crescent Society
The Malaysian Red Crescent Society, also known as the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, is a humanitarian organization and aid to the government’s humanitarian work under Act 540 of the Malaysian Parliament, offering life-saving assistance in times of natural disasters, crisis, and community selling and fitness. and well-being. within local communities. The Malaysian Red Crescent Society has 16 chapters and more than 150 branches in Malaysia, with more than 300,000 members in schools, schools and adult members. As a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) along with 191 other National Societies, the Malaysian Red Crescent Society is a component of the world’s largest voluntary humanitarian organization with more than 15 million volunteers.
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