Background:\nFollowing the April 3, 2024 Hualien\u2013Taitung earthquake, the organization utilized donated funds to support reconstruction efforts, including rebuilding fire stations, evacuation centers, and temporary housing in Hualien. It also provided subsidies for home repairs, household necessities, appliances, and scholarships for disadvantaged families. Recognizing the inevitability of natural disasters, the organization has partnered with the Hualien County Government to strengthen campus-based disaster preparedness education, enhance psychological resilience, and improve life-saving capabilities.\nProgram Initiative:\nSince 2025, in collaboration with the Hualien County Government, a five-year \u201cComprehensive Disaster Prevention Education System\u201d has been launched. Based on Taiwan\u2019s Disaster Prevention and Protection Act and the Disaster Prevention Specialist certification system, age-appropriate teaching materials have been developed. Summer and winter camps aim to equip:\nElementary graduates with the ability to understand disasters, make judgments, perform self-rescue, and seek help\nJunior high graduates with self-rescue and mutual aid capabilities\nRecruitment (3rd Cohort Youth Disaster Prevention Specialists):\nFollowing the successful completion of the 2nd cohort (serving 14 schools and training 91 members), the 3rd cohort is now open for recruitment. Participants will:\nJoin a 7-day, 6-night professional training camp\nObtain dual certifications: Ministry of the Interior \u201cDisaster Prevention Specialist\u201d and Red Cross \u201cBLS (Basic Life Support)\u201d\nConduct hands-on service in elementary and junior high schools in Hualien\nEligibility & Benefits:\nOpen to students aged 18+ from universities nationwide and high school students in Hualien\nApply in teams of 6\u20138 members\nSupport provided includes training, accommodation, meals, transportation, insurance, and safety coverage\nParticipants who complete training, obtain certifications, complete service, and attend reflection sessions will receive a NTD 5,000 scholarship\nSchools that send at least two teams or participate in two service terms may receive an AED device and teaching materials (valued at approx. NTD 100,000), provided a faculty\/staff member also completes certification training\nSchedule & Locations:\n(1) Training Camp\nDates: June 27 \u2013 July 3, 2026\nLocation: Red Cross Society of the Republic of China\n\n(2) Service Deployment (Hualien County schools):\n\nSession 1: July 13 \u2013 July 18, 2026\nSession 2: July 20 \u2013 July 25, 2026\nSession 3: July 27 \u2013 August 1, 2026\nSession 4: August 3 \u2013 August 8, 2026\n(Service locations will be arranged by the organization; teams may also propose preferred schools.)\nApplication:\nPlease refer to the \u201cRed Cross Youth Disaster Prevention Empowerment Program\u201d guidelines (attachment) for detailed application procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n