Govt Relations & Policy, BRAC UK/EU @BRACworld Previously @RNLI (international), @FCDOGovUK @UNEPWCMC climate, forestry, renewables, health, drowning prevention
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Joined April 2018
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Gemma May retweeted
July 25th is #WorldDrowningPreventionDay!
@UNICEF is working with partners, governments, communities, within schools and alongside adolescents & youth, to prevent drowning via the 3 S's:
Safe Places
Safe Journeys
Safety Skills
Anyone can drown, no one should!
#EndChildInjury
Gemma May retweeted
Drowning is a leading killer with > 50% of 236,000 drowning deaths among people under 30 years. Join @WHO & partners on 30 July to mark World #DrowningPrevention Day & contribute to the campaign to highlight how seconds can save a life. bit.ly/3xR2pHs
Gemma May retweeted
The cyclone's trail of disaster is only starting to come out and it is not pretty.
An estimated 35,000 houses along the coastal belt have been fully destroyed, and 115,000 houses have been partially damaged.
BRAC and BRAC Bank contribute BDT 10 crore (850,000 USD) as relief assistance for families affected by Cyclone Remal.
To donate, please visit: brac.net/dakcheamardesh/en/
Contributions can be made in Bangladesh through bKash payment 01730321765 (use ‘Make Payment’ option). For bank transfers, please send contributions to: BRAC Bank account number 150120-2316474001, Gulshan 1, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka. Other payment options, including from outside Bangladesh, are available on the website.
Learn more: brac.net/latest-news/item/14…
Gemma May retweeted
An excellent example of why the Float To Live safety messaging is vital and can prove the difference between life and death, even for the most experienced swimmers.
If you get into trouble at the coast or in the water, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
#FloatToLive
When Michael was swept out of his depth, he remembered to #FloatToLive. Our amazing volunteers @ScarboroughRNLI raced to the rescue as Michael floated. We caught up with him at #EmbassyGardens.
#RNLI #RNLIRescues #Lifeguards #WaterSafety #BeachSafety #SkyPool @HellyHansen
Gemma May retweeted
This is fantastic news. We’re proud to work with @bloombergdotorg to help those most at risk of drowning. This funding will help turn the tide and make drowning prevention a priority worldwide.
Drowning has taken more than 2.5 million lives over the last decade.
We're investing an additional $60M to scale proven solutions that save lives in Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Uganda, and Viet Nam, and to launch new efforts in 10 U.S. states with high numbers of drowning deaths. bloombg.org/3K1vJ0d
Gemma May retweeted
🚨CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY🚨 in Bangladesh!
Join @RNLI's mission to prevent drowning in Bangladesh, the leading cause of child mortality. Seeking a Stakeholder Engagement & Government Liaison Specialist.
Apply here: hotjobs.bdjobs.com/jobs/cipr…
#Bangladesh #DrowningPrevention #RNLI
Gemma May retweeted
Today, we’re at Westminster Abbey for a very special service to mark our official 200th anniversary 💙
You’re invited to watch the Westminster Thanksgiving Service from 11.30am on a livestream provided by @wabbey - rnli.social/3Ildhii
Gemma May retweeted
Today we celebrate the birthday of our founder, Sir William Hillary.
In 1823, Sir William made an impassioned appeal to the nation, calling for a service dedicated to #SavingLivesAtSea. 200 years later our volunteers are busier than ever protecting our coast.
#RNLI200
Gemma May retweeted
It's #WorldDrowningPreventionDay
Every year, drowning claims at least 236,000 lives. It's one of the leading causes of death 🌐 for children & people aged 1-24 years. We can all take action to end drowning 🏊 bit.ly/450PPQu
Gemma May retweeted
Ireland is proud to work with @BangladeshUN1, @UNICEF, @WHO and @RNLI to drive action to prevent drowning.
Following UN Resolutions in New York and Geneva, we need to see effective coordinated responses from member states and the UN.
Gemma May retweeted
Proud to host Ireland, Bangladesh, @WHO & @RNLI at today's 'Accelerating Action on Global Drowning Prevention' briefing
We heard examples of scaled up efforts on #drowningprevention & updates on both
UNGA & #WHA76 resolutions for accelerated multisectoral action
#EndChildInjury
Gemma May retweeted
Pleased to be able to speak in favour of this important resolution at #WHA earlier today and look forward to its adoption next week. #savinglives #drowningprevention #multilateralism
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Gemma May retweeted
“Anyone can drown, no one should”. I was delighted to represent Ireland at global #DrowningPrevention event at #WHA76 in Geneva with colleagues from @IWSie and @RNLI and to announce Irish funding for global #DrowningPrevention work through @WHO
Gemma May retweeted
Thank you to everyone who attended the #WHA76 Drowning Prevention side event in Geneva yesterday
Amazing to have so much support & hear govts pledging big commitments to help tackle drowning. Special thanks to 🇧🇩 & 🇮🇪 for sponsoring the 1st WHA Resolution for drowning prevention – at Geneva, Switzerland
Gemma May retweeted
One person drowns around the 🌍 every other minute.
🇮🇪 & 🇧🇩’s draft #WHA76 resolution on global #DrowningPrevention (👉bit.ly/3M8QSpR) urges countries to take action on drowning across health, education, climate & transport sectors
Join me at #WHA76 side event ‘Accelerating Action on Global #DrowningPrevention’ 👇 One person drowns around 🌍every other minute. Anyone can drown, no one should.
🗓️ Tuesday 23 May
⏲️ 18:00-19:30 Geneva
📧[email protected]
Gemma May retweeted
Yesterday evening we celebrated women experts working in #DrowningPrevention across the globe at the @ils_life_saving Drowning Prevention Commission webinar.
A special thank you incredibly insightful panel for sharing their journeys and successes.
Thanks to the almost 200 people who joined us for the conversation.
A special shout out to our skilled Zoom host @w_a_koon and to @BelLawton77 for being our wonderful MC and organiser along with @amyepeden.
Full webinar: bit.ly/3F5qJp4
📸 William Koon #IWD2023
Gemma May retweeted
Help shape the global #DrowningPrevention 2030 agenda!
If you're working on #drowningprevention in any @WHO region or are an invested community member, do join our study led by @JJagnoor & @JustinScarr to establish key priorities in the area.
Details:
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