Red Cross Red Crescent magazine 
Going mobile
In Argentina, mobile humanitarian service points not only bring critical services such as first aid, water, food and warm clothes. They bring a feeling of safety and trust, which are critical for helping people on the move.
In this short video, we join the Guyana Red Cross as the team travels by small planes, vans and river boats to reach remote Indigenous and migrant communities to share critical information, as well as hygiene and cleaning supplies, to protect people from Covid-19.
The first step is gaining the trust, support, and buy-in of local people by first reaching out to community leaders, referred to as Toshao in Indigenous communities. The result of their efforts is a positive change in behaviors that prevent Covid-19’s spread. Among boat drivers (the lifeblood of communities on the river), for example, mask wearing and regular boat cleaning have become the norm.
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