Pak Red Cross Volunteers learn self-defense and meditation tips

Islamabad, 6 August 2021 (TDI): Red Crescent Pakistan volunteers are acquiring skills so that they are able to protect themselves in an unsafe situation. The volunteers were taught self-defense techniques and meditation tips. These skills are important to have as a Red Crescent volunteer because they work in unsafe environments saving lives and it can be exhausting especially the meditation tips will help them balance when they feel overwhelmed. These tips and techniques will motivate them as they help their community to stay optimistic and strong in this time of covid-19. Self-defense techniques were taught especially to women so that they are able to protect themselves in an unsafe situation and don’t feel helpless or trapped. The Red Crescent teams and volunteers must take care of their mental and physical wellbeing as they continuously work to save lives.