Enhancing the Role of the Voluntary Sector in Health Emergencies

Community Resiliency

On Wednesday, August 20, 2008; the Canadian Red Cross Society in collaboration with the Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development facilitated a panel discussion and a resource launch of Beyond Sandbags, Generators, Masks, and Shelters: The Role of the Voluntary Sector in Building Community Resiliency and Emergency Preparedness.

To listen to and to view the presentations click on the appropriate link:

• Dr. Katherine Graham, Dean of the Faculty of Public Affairs, Carleton University



• Dr. Josh Greenberg, Assistant Professor School of Journalism and Communication and Director Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development
  
  
  
• Tsehayou Seyoum, Canadian Red Cross Society
  

• Paula Speevak Sladowski, Managing Director Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development


• Rick Hutchins, PolicyLink NB
  
  
• Russ Dahms, Executive Director, Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations