2017. UN OCHA Haiti. Situation Report No.34

2 February 2017
OCHA Haiti
Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No. 34

Dear partners,

Please click here to view OCHA: Hurricane Matthew Situation Report No. 34 as of 2 February 2017.

Situation Report Main Points

• A minimum expenditure basket for recurrent Multi-Purpose Grant (MPG) transfers was recently agreed for piloting in Haiti. The MPG involves three sectors: Food Security, WASH and Shelter/NFIs.
• WFP has established a hotline service to allow people affected by the hurricane to ask questions and provide feedback on assistance provided, including cash-based transfers.
• The Logistics Working Group is providing air transport support to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to deliver assistance in hard-to-reach villages and areas of Sud and Grand’Anse regions.

With the end of the emergency phase drawing closer, a number of health partners are moving out of Sud and Grand’Anse regions.

2017. Maryland. MONTGOMERY COUNTY AFRICAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY GROUP MENTAL HEALTH AWAERENESS CAMPAIGN

MONTGOMERY COUNTY AFRICAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY GROUP

MENTAL HEALTH AWAERENESS CAMPAIGN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

NO LONGER A TABOO!

Mental Health Awareness is one of the top priorities on the agenda for the Montgomery County African Affairs Advisory Group (AAAG). Although Mental Health is a National focus, the African diaspora communities still experiences lack of awareness due to stigma, cultural barriers and beliefs. Moreover, Diaspora communities experience an overall lack of exposure and limited access to information on mental health as well as county resources that are readily available to them. Our goal is to align with the Healthy People 2020 goal of improving mental health through prevention and increased access to appropriate quality mental health services.

1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring MD 20910 Date: February 9th, 2017 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

According to Healthy People 2020, Mental health is a state of successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to adapt to change and to cope with challenges. Mental health is essential to personal well-being, family and interpersonal relationships, and the ability to contribute to community or society. Joined by members of the African Diaspora Communities, Faith-based organizations, Montgomery College Mental Health program, Mental Health Association of Greater Washington, A Place of Hope, Kariah Health Clinic, experts in the field and many others, the Montgomery County African Affairs Advisory Group officially breaks the silence on mental health. As we launch the Mental Health Campaign, we aim to create mental health awareness by breaking the taboo of silence at the grassroots-level and beyond to ensure that existing resources meet the needs of diverse communities.

Montgomery County African Affairs Advisory Group The Montgomery County African Affairs Advisory Group (AAAG) serves as liaison between the African communities and the Montgomery County government. The purpose of the African Affairs Advisory Group is to ensure that the County Executive is well informed of and able to act effectively, to respond to the needs and concerns of African immigrants living and/or working in Montgomery County.

CONTACT: County Liason: Daniel Koroma 301.523.6214 Chair, Health Committee: Josphine Garnem 240. 666. 3375 Chair, AAAG Harriet Shangarai 240.6721788 Visit us at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/partnerships/community/africanaffairsadvisory.html

Watch, Listen & Learn: The Hospital Preparedness Program. Do we need volunteer Fire\EMS stations in our urban and rural communities.

The push for volunteer fire\ems stations in OUR RURAL and URBAN communities.  For our future leaders and our communities.

Can the hospital and healthcare system handle the full load during a mass casualty exercise, or real-world event.  When we should begin to reduce the load on the system for more serious injuries, and services.  We have to begin to help ourselves in our communities.

CPR, basic first-aid & buddy care, and volunteer Fire\EMS stations are a start.

Charles D. Sharp.  CEO Black Emergency Managers Association.

Watch, Listen & Learn:  The Hospital Preparedness Program The Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) is helping health care organizations prepare for disasters in communities across the country. HPP is the only federal program that brings competitive health care entities together to enhance coordination for emergency preparedness and improve health care continuity during disasters. Find out how HPP helps save lives during emergencies. Learn More >>

2017. Haiti. UN OCHA Situation Report No. 33

25 January 2017 OCHA Haiti Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No. 33 Dear partners, Kindly click here to view OCHA: Hurricane Matthew Situation Report No. 33 as of 25 January 2017. Situation Report Main Points Humanitarian interventions are taking places in hard-to-reach areas in line with a plan to access remote locations using various means of transportation. The recently released Real Time Evaluation (RTE) report of the international response to Hurricane Matthew recommends adjustment to the ongoing humanitarian response alongside with measures to strengthen resilience and disaster risk management in Haiti and long-term changes concerning the humanitarian system. An increasing number of bloody diarrhea cases have been reported in Sud and Grand’Anse regions raising concern among Health actors. The MSSP with the support of its partners notably PAHO/WHO are investigating cases.  Best regards, OCHA

2017. News Media Alliance launches Futures of News Video Contest

“Futures Of News” Video Contest Opens

Media Contact:Lindsey Loving
Manager, Communications
lindsey@newsmediaalliance.com
571.366.1009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

News Media Alliance launches Futures of News Video Contest

January 10, 2017

Arlington, VA-The News Media Alliance today launched the 2017 Futures of News Video Contest. The competition-to be held in conjunction with its annual mediaXchange conference, taking place April 30-May 3, 2017 in New Orleans -seeks video entries from college students enrolled in journalism programs. The videos will focus on why the future of media is bright, and what inspired these students to pursue journalism. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place entries.

The contest, open to undergraduate journalism students attending colleges and universities in the United States, will accept submissions from January 9 to March 31, 2017. The top 10 finalists will be selected by a panel of judges. Selections will be based on originality, technical excellence and artistic merit. First place will receive $1,000 and second place will receive $500.

'University and college students are part of the millennial base that's responsible for driving how news is delivered and consumed in today's digital environment, and as such are well placed to help determine the futures of news,' said Michelle Harris, News Media Alliance Vice President of Membership. 'We believe that journalism students have an important role to play in our industry and I look forward to hearing their insights into where we are now and what we can expect in the future.'

Public voting, conducted through Facebook, will take place April 10-April 26, 2017. Winners will be announced at the mediaXchange conference.

Full contest details can be found at www.newsmediaalliance.org/events/mediaxchange/futures-of-news.

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About mediaXchange 2017:

The annual News Media Alliance mediaXchange 2017 will take place April 30 - May 3, 2017, at the New Orleans Marriott in the French Quarter. The conference is designed to inspire and provide valuable ideas to help news media professionals grow audience and revenue for their print and digital products. The theme of the conference is 'The Futures of News' - the many ways news media are positioned to excel through technology and innovation, as well as providing high-quality journalism and engaging with local communities. For more information visit www.newsmediaalliance.org/events/mediaXchange

About News Media Alliance:

The News Media Alliance is a nonprofit organization representing nearly 2,000 news organizations and their multiplatform businesses in the United States and Canada. Alliance members include print, digital and mobile publishers of original news content. Headquartered near Washington, D.C., in Arlington, Va., the association focuses on ensuring the future of news media through communication, research, advocacy and innovation. Information about the News Media Alliance (formerly NAA) can be found at www.newsmediaalliance.org/.