East London lecturer posted to Algeria crisis

An east London lecturer put her studies into practice when she supported the Red Cross during the recent Algerian hostage crisis.

Clinical psychologist Sarah Davidson runs an online Masters course at the University of East London (UEL) but was posted to Africa earlier this month, joining forces with the Red Cross Psychosocial Support Team and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Rapid Deployment Team.

As a volunteer for the Red Cross team, UEL's International Humanitarian Psychosocial Consultation programme leader was on standby to provide support and practical advice during the traumatic experience.

"I never have a bag packed when I'm on standby, as I don't know what kind of climate I may be sent to, but I managed to get to the airport within a couple of hours," said Sarah.

"The team was briefed that there was a hostage situation in Algeria involving British nationals, but it was the next morning before we could get a flight out there."

On the team's arrival in Algeria, Sarah said contact was made with the incident team, and she was tasked with talking with those involved and helping them to cope with the stressful situation.

"We witnessed some breathtaking dedication from the teams on the ground and I have great respect for their professionalism and dignity," she said.

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