Do Red Cross and other charity (e.g. Oxfam) delegates, who work in crisis areas get self-defense training?

Question

If yes, where can I find out more about that? Thanks

Answer 1

No self-defense training, but we (those of us working in "crisis" areas, like Afghanistan) get safety awareness training: the importance of keeping your doors locked at all times, of adhering to safety notices (not going to "no go" areas, checking in via radio, reporting movement, etc.), of reporting suspicious activity and what that might look like (someone you haven't seen before in your compound asking you lots of questions or fiddling with the engine of a vehicle, etc.); info on what to do if you think you are about to be kidnapped or believe the roadblock you are approaching isn't legitimate; how to recognize a road-side bomb; and on and on.

Answer 2

No self defense training but you will get plenty of on the job training that will inspire you and help alot of people. The red cross will not put you in a dangerous situation. If they did it would be unintentional. Besides these days most charitable groups like red cross are so political there is no way they would want that kind of responsibility.

Answer 3

I have been with Red Cross and have not received any type of self defense training. Normally, they do not send you out alone though and you would be carrying a cell phone too. have been to many disaster assignments across the US