04/10/2026
Strengthening Response Capacity of Branch, PRCS GB is organized BDRT Training for Volunteers.
Under the Emergency Appeal, Pakistan Red Crescent Society Gilgit-Baltistan conducted a five-day BDRT (Branch Disaster Response Team) Training at the Provincial Headquarters, Gilgit from September 29 to 3 October 2026.
The training brought together 22 volunteers from different districts of Gilgit-Baltistan and was facilitated by Mr. Imran Khan Rana, Secretary PRCS Gilgit-Baltistan, Mr. Mushraf Hussain , Assistant Director Response, NHQ Islamabad and Mr. Muhammad Iqbal, Director Operations, PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The first three days focused on theoretical learning, covering disaster preparedness, response mechanisms, BDRT roles and coordination. The final two days focused on practical learning through a field simulation at Naltar Bala, Gilgit, where participants responded to a simulated disaster scenario and applied their knowledge in a real-world setting.
The training strengthened participants’ disaster response, teamwork, coordination and decision-making skills, enhancing their readiness to support communities during emergencies.