As part of its commitment to community resilience and emergency preparedness, the Green Land Society for Health Development (GLSHD) implemented a specialized capacity-building initiative to train first responder teams for disasters and emergencies. A total of three teams, each composed of 20 trained volunteers (60 participants in total), were equipped with the skills needed to respond rapidly and effectively in crisis settings.
Each participant completed an intensive 100-hour training program, which covered:
•    Search and Rescue Operations
•    Emergency Shelter Establishment and Management
•    Basic and Advanced First Aid
•    Firefighting and Fire Safety
•    Emergency Psychological Trauma Management
In addition, GLSHD conducted a “Training of Trainers” (TOT) program to ensure the sustainability and scalability of this initiative, empowering 10 selected participants with the skills to train future cohorts.
These trainings were carried out in close collaboration with the Palestinian Civil Defense, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), and other national and regional organizations, ensuring alignment with international standards in disaster risk management and humanitarian response.
This program reflects GLSHD’s strategic vision to enhance community-based preparedness, promote volunteerism, and strengthen local response capacities in the face of natural and man-made disasters.