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Large group photo of rescue workers in black uniforms at a conference
13 August 2018

Workshop begins in the Philippines

A special workshop kicked off today in the Philippine city of Tacloban. Around 120 representatives from the fire brigade, police and civil defence accepted I.S.A.R. Germany's invitation, including the Vice Governor of the Leyte region, Carlo Loretto. As part of the three-day workshop, the extent to which the expansion of the firefighting system can be supported as part of a project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and... Read more: Article from 13.08.2018
Five people in black uniforms pose in office with Philippines flag
24. June 2018

Support for disaster relief in the Philippines

A delegation from the Duisburg-based aid organisation I.S.A.R. Germany and the BRH - Federal Association of Rescue Dogs has met with the Philippine fire chief Leonard r Bañago in Manila. During the meeting, possibilities were explored for expanding cooperation between the German aid organisations and the fire service in the South-East Asian country. The concept for a disaster control project was presented. (more…) Read more: Article from 24.06.2018
Two paramedics treat patient on stretcher in white medical tent
13 May 2018

Medicals train for WHO certification

"Now we need a sample for the blood gas analysis. That's a bit tricky. Who will donate voluntarily?" asks emergency paramedic Cornelia Wagner. Two volunteers immediately report to the black treatment tent of the Duisburg aid organisation I.S.A.R. Germany, which is also used for X-rays. In September 2018, the medical team from I.S.A.R. and the partner organisation BRH Bundesverband... Read more: Article from 13.05.2018
African children sit at wooden tables, eating from colourful bowls
18. February 2018

New school for children in Bosomabena

A primary school for the needy has been opened in Bosomabena in Ghana. The project of the NGO "Go for Ghana" and its director, Kwasi Heiser, was supported by I.S.A.R. Germany and our partner organisation BRH. The result is a school with eight classrooms, a library, a staff room and a kitchen. In addition, a residential building with twelve dormitories, a common room and... Read more: Article from 18.02.2018