Red "R" （Registered Engineers for Disaster Relief）NGO
Established in 1980 What is RedR ? It is usually very difficult to secure a group of engineers to be dispatched t o a disaster stricken area in an emergency. RedR is established to solve this problem. This organization, based in Great Britain, sends technical experts to disaster stricken areas in order for them to provide their expertise to help support g roups working there. In order to be registered at Red R as a member, any technical expert has to f ulfill strict criteria and then complete a training program.
Training by RedR
Since its establishment in 1980, the organization has dispatched its members f or 250 missions in 25 countries mainly in Asia and Africa, at the request of 2 0 different support groups. RedR's missions vary in the length of time requir ed, from a few days to a few years. The majority of missions, however, usuall y last two or three months. Main Activities: Construction of Shelters (including tents in an emergency) Civil Engineering Works (Reconstruction of Destroyed Roads or Bridges) Installation of Water Supply / Drainage Systems Installation of Electric / Mechanical Facilities Transportation of Relief Supplies RedR is one of the most socially accepted and widely recognized non- government al organizations in Great Britain. Most employers of its members are sympathe tic to its activities and allow them special holidays even when they are dispa tched to disaster stricken areas for a long time.