Network:RED
National Society Development Global Event
Dec 6 - 8, 2021
Online
Learn & Get Inspired
Network:RED offered a unique space for National Societies to surface experiences and practices on transformational NSD, while inspiring and updating National Societies leaders and NSD practitioners on new trends and ideas, while encouraging collaboration and peer support.
It provided a global platform to NS leaders, Branch leaders and National Society Development (NSD) practitioners from National Societies and the IFRC from all around the world, offering a space for participants to:
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Be inspired by speakers with years of proven experience and knowledge, driving National Society Development initiatives in different parts of the world both from inside and outside the movement.
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Share knowledge and best practices to tackle the most pressing issues for National Society development.
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Discuss solutions with other NSD experts and practitioners from around the world.
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Share innovative projects taking place in their own National Society.
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Meet people from all around the globe in virtual open spaces and engage in interactive activities.
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Access different initiatives, frameworks, and tools facilitated by IFRC to support Nationals Societies and their branches for their development.
Network:RED Opening Ceremony
EN, ES, FR, AR
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
December 6, 2021, 12:00 noon (Central European Time UTC+1)
A welcome message to share the relevance of NSD for improved local action and the achievement of Strategy 2030, to highlight the importance of a sustainable and accountable global distributed network of strong local actors and to underline the relevance of transformational leadership to inspire and guide increased outreach. The opening session will also officially launch the V-Community platform for volunteers.
Trusted Partner of Choice in Local Action (the 'WHY' of NSD)
EN, ES, FR, AR
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
December 6, 2021, 12:30 pm (Central European Time UTC+1)
This plenary connects NSD with the transformations of Strategy 2030 and links NSD to local action, reaffirming that NSD is the critical success factor to improve a NS’s services and it serves as a driving force to maintain the NS's relevance to needs of communities and people experiencing vulnerability. It will include a panel and stories from National Societies on their NSD journeys and the lessons learned. This will be followed by a short discussion.
A Sustainable Global Network (the 'WHAT' of NSD)
EN, ES, FR, AR
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
December 7, 2021, 12:30 pm (Central European Time UTC+1)
This plenary will highlight specific NSD related thematic areas, as a foundation for a sustainable global network and will serve as an inspiration to NSs through focusing on global trends and future looking ideas. It will include a panel with external speakers and stories from National Societies. This will be followed by short interactive sessions for NSs to explore how to approach challenges related to sustainability differently and how to work better together as a network.
Transformational Leadership (the 'HOW' of NSD)
EN, ES, FR, AR
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
December 8, 2021, 12:30 pm (Central European Time UTC+1)
In this plenary, participants will explore how National Societies (NS) drive their development journey and conduct transformation and change. The focus will be on "how a NS leads a Change Management process”, “how leaders in different roles contribute in such process”, and “how external actors may provide meaningful support. Furthermore, examples from other organizations shall be explored, to reflect on key aspects to bring transformation and positive impact.
Network:RED Closing Ceremony
EN, ES, FR, AR
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
December 8, 2021, 2:30 pm (Central European Time UTC+1)
The closing ceremony will highlight some of the main outcomes of the different session, discussions, interactions and experiences throughout the 3 day event with the aim of emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration, networking, peer-supporting and dedicated Communities of Practice.
