February 16, 2020. Two years after a powerful earthquake struck Mexico, the American Red Cross, in partnership with the Mexican Red Cross and the Canadian Red Cross, continues to support communities affected by the disaster. Through a series of resiliency activities made possible through financial support from the American Red Cross, people living in disaster-prone communities in Mexico are empowered to learn skills that prepare them for future disasters. From providing hygiene and sanitation education to offering trainings on how to administer first aid, the Red Cross is actively involved in helping to build stronger, more resilient communities across the country.

Oaxaca, Mexico. A disaster response volunteer team supported by the Red Cross runs a simulation designed to teach community members how to administer first aid to treat injuries and stop severe bleeding. The first aid training was held in San Mateo del Mar, a coastal town in Oaxaca, Mexico. Photo by Brad Zerivitz/American Red Cross