Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE)
Learn how Risk Communication and Community Engagement helps prevent health, social, and psychological risks during emergencies, ensuring safety and well-being for all. Access key resources and tools for effective risk communication and community outreach
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This page provides essential tools and knowledge for practitioners, front-line workers, and first responders in Lebanon. It covers potential risks, prevention measures, and referral mechanisms to connect communities with available services.
All resources on this page are publicly accessible and free to share, download, reprint, and use. We aim to empower individuals and organizations working to support communities through crisis response and engagement efforts.
RCCE
Child protection messages are included to guide caregivers and children during emergencies, ensuring that no child is left behind. Key actions for safety and proper documentation are emphasized to protect children.
All cholera-related materials—including posters and brochures on the definition, symptoms, treatments, prevention methods, and vaccine guidelines—are available here.
The materials provide guidance and practical tips on inclusion for people with disabilities. Additionally, two stories for children "The adventures of Jad and Tala": A Meeting in the Public Park, about disabilities, and In my school there's Ghina, focusing on inclusive education.
The materials provide information on health services accessible to Lebanese citizens, refugees (registered and unregistered), foreign workers, and stateless individuals. These services include essential medications, medical check-ups, free physical therapy, and psychosocial support. Additionally, the collection includes food safety guidelines to promote proper food handling practices.
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The materials include essential guidance on personal and environmental hygiene to help prevent the spread of communicable diseases such as measles, scabies, and cholera. This is especially crucial during emergencies when water sources may be contaminated. Follow the provided guidelines to protect communities from waterborne and hygiene-related diseases.
The materials provide information on social and behavioural change frontline workers guidance on breastfeeding and breast milk substitutes. Additionally, the collection includes food safety guidelines to promote proper food handling practices.
The materials outline individual rights when receiving services, including free assistance, confidentiality, and the right to report concerns anonymously. It strictly prohibits sexual exploitation and the exchange of money for sexual services.
The material includes information about modern family planning methods, the most common sexually transmitted diseases, pre- and post-natal care for the mother and child, including information and facts about the topic, symptoms, methods of prevention and means of treatment.
This below provides a list of shelters hotlines for displaced individuals.
| Governorate | Phone Number | WhatsApp Click on the number to send a message |
|---|---|---|
| South Lebanon | (961) - 07 - 720081 | (961) - 81 - 072619 |
| Beirut | (961) - 01 - 987001/2 | (961) - 71 - 028975 |
| Mount Lebanon | (961) - 05 - 924225 | (961) - 81 - 033910 |
| Baalek - Hermel | ||
| Bekaa | (961) - 08 - 808211 | (961) - 81 - 479342 |
| Nabatieh | (961) - 76 - 873806 | |
| North Lebanon | (961) - 06 - 443120 | (961) - 79 - 380421 |
| Akkar |
The materials contain essential information about the risks of unexploded ordnances (UXO) and white phosphorus, which pose significant dangers in post-conflict areas. They include safety guidelines for recognizing and avoiding these hazards, steps for reporting suspicious objects, and tips to protect individuals—especially children—from harm. The aim is to raise awareness and equip communities with the knowledge needed to prevent accidents and ensure safety.