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South Pacific: Tropical Cyclone Harold Update

Saturday, 11 April 2020, 2:31 pm | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres

The full extent of the impact of Cyclone Harold is still emerging. This was the strongest storm to hit the Pacific Islands (specifically Vanuatu, Fiji, the Solomon Islands and Tonga) since Cyclone Gita in 2018. While initial reports from some affected ... More >>

Nepal Earthquake: Six Months On

Saturday, 24 October 2015, 11:46 am | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres

Red Cross says Nepal will continue to require international support for decades, six months after two earthquakes devastated the country. More >>

Concerns over death of Sudanese Red Crescent workers

Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 12:59 pm | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres

Geneva – The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is deeply saddened to learn of the death of two staff and one volunteer from the Sudanese Red Crescent Society. They were attacked yesterday by armed men while on their way to Damazin, ... More >>

Red Cross Calls For Greater Investment In Risk Reduction

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 4:01 pm | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres

Red Cross Calls For Greater Investment In Risk Reduction to Support Drought Hit Communities In the Marshall Islands More >>

Two new winter assistance grants from Red Cross Commission

Friday, 1 July 2011, 11:51 am | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres

The Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Commission has confirmed two new winter assistance grants to help Christchurch households with school aged children 5 to 18 years and people with pre-existing medical conditions get back on their feet following the ... More >>

Red Cross Marks Tsunami Anniversary

Monday, 14 December 2009, 1:23 pm | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres

Five years ago this Boxing Day the Asian tsunami unleashed a wave of destruction stretching thousands of miles, creating a devastating trail of human suffering More >>

Red Cross in Pacific supporting humanitarian needs

Thursday, 1 October 2009, 9:59 am | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres

Red Cross Societies in Samoa and Tonga and the American Red Cross in American Samoa have played a vital role in humanitarian relief efforts following an early morning 8.3 magnitude earthquake and its resulting tsunami. They are being supported by the ... More >>

Red Cross Update: Myanmar

Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 9:44 am | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres

Vital relief supplies delivered by Myanmar Red Cross volunteers and international Red Cross aid workers is making a difference in the cyclone devastated areas of Myanmar. More >>

Red Cross update: Myanmar

Monday, 12 May 2008, 9:46 am | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres

Red Cross aid is getting through to Myanmar in increased amounts with three Red Cross Red Crescent planes having arrived so far, laden with 14 tonnes of shelter material. The aid supplies have all been cleared and distributed by Myanmar Red Cross. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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