The Youth Development Association conducted a specialized training workshop entitled **“First Aid and Emergency Response”** in **Khan Younis Governorate – Asdaa Junction, Al-Jad Camp**, as part of the Association’s efforts to strengthen community awareness and build individuals’ capacities to respond safely and effectively in emergency situations.

The workshop was **facilitated and supervised by qualified specialists with experience in first aid and emergency response**, who provided participants with practical information and guidance on basic first aid principles, initial response to injuries and emergency cases, and the importance of acting quickly while observing appropriate safety measures.

The workshop aimed to enhance participants’ knowledge of the initial steps that should be taken during accidents and emergencies and to strengthen their ability to respond in an organized and safe manner, helping reduce complications and risks until medical or specialized assistance becomes available.

The training also emphasized the importance of assessing the situation before intervening, ensuring the safety of both the injured person and the first aider, responding responsibly to emergency cases, and promoting a culture of preparedness and awareness of actions that can contribute to saving lives.

Participants were given the opportunity to engage, ask questions, and benefit directly from the expertise of the specialists, helping to strengthen the practical dimension of the training and connect the knowledge provided with situations they may encounter in everyday life.

This workshop is part of a series of training and awareness activities implemented by the Youth Development Association across the Gaza Strip, aimed at strengthening the capacities of young people and local communities, promoting a culture of safety and informed emergency response, and enhancing the knowledge and skills that contribute to protecting individuals and reducing risks.