Learn how to support people with disabilities and older adults during emergencies
A practical and inspiring online training tailored to the unique emergency challenges in African countries – including floods, droughts, armed conflicts and violence, cyclones and tropical storms, epidemics and public health crises, urban fires.
Whether you’re a first responder, service provider, volunteer, educator, student, or simply someone who wants to make a difference – this session is for you.
This training provides essential tools and knowledge every person should have – whether working in a public agency, government body, local authority, NGO, or community group.
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Join us for a powerful and practical FREE online training!
What you’ll learn:
- A step-by-step introduction to accessible emergency support, including:
- The unique needs of people with disabilities during emergencies
- Key principles of accessibility and inclusive preparedness
- Tools for identifying and communicating with people with disabilities
- Real-life insights shared by people with lived experience
- Confidence to take inclusive action – not freeze – in real-time situations
At the end of the session, you’ll join a growing international community of thousands of Purple Vest volunteers – trained and ready to act when it matters most.
Live session time in your region:
| Location | Time |
| Nigeria/Ghana | 12:00 PM (GMT+1) |
| South Africa | 1:00 PM (GMT+2) |
| Kenya/Ethiopia | 2:00 PM (GMT+3) |
Accessibility:
- The webinar will be held in English
- Includes English closed captions
- For specific accessibility accommodations, please indicate your needs in the registration form
Free registration
Upcoming regional Purple Vest webinars dates:
- November 25th – Europe & North America
- December 23th – Latin America
Questions? Feel free to reach out!
pvm@aisrael.org
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