8.2 Mobilisation of Volunteers and Safety

As mentioned above, the crux of this response will be scale and skill. Thus we require a large number of volunteers to handle/ deliver such a response. Thus we need to plan ahead and mobilize a pool of local volunteers in each area. Understanding and knowledge of local language and culture will be very critical for these volunteers.

Also a proper orientation on emergency response, process of ensuring their own safety and how to handle mental stress while working on such a health and humanitarian crisis will be needed.