The Bayanihan to Heal as One Act has been signed into law last March 23, 2020 to ramp up efforts...
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Pacific small island states are among the most exposed and vulnerable in the world to disaster and...
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The Red Cross Society of China is actively supporting national authorities in responding to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, which has already affected more than 70,000 people in China alone. All branches have been activated as dedicated staff and volunteers rush to help save lives.
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The wind was blowing hot and dry across the small lane nestled between the community hall and a row of shops when villagers from Dolago, Palu, began to arrive to meet with the Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia) staff and volunteers, and representatives from a local bank to set up their new bank accounts. This is the first step for communities to receiving an unconditional cash grant amounting to 430 Swiss Francs or 440 US Dollars.
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n the second half of July last year, heavy monsoon rains across Bangladesh, India and Nepal caused disastrous floods that affected the lives of millions of people. In Bangladesh alone, more than 28 districts faced extensive flooding. More than 7.6 million people lost their houses, farmlands, sources of income, access to clean water, and were exposed to the threat of water-borne diseases. Almost six months after the floods, many people, like Rozina Akter, are still in need of humanitarian assistance.
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Written by: Musfarayani, IFRC, as told by Indonesian Red Cross psychosocial support volunteer,...
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Nurjahan, together with her children, 10-year-old Mohammod Yunus (left), nine-year-old Norjuna and eight-year-old Mohammod Shofiq, live in a mega camp where hundreds of thousands of people face rain, strong winds, landslides, and flooding. Two years ago, they walked for 15 days before crossing the Naf River by boat to find safety in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
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Extremely heavy rains in mid-July caused severe flooding in the Indian states of Assam and Bihar. The floods affected more than 14 million people, displaced over a million and destroyed a vast amount of farmland. Whole houses were submerged and entire villages were cut off.
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The auxiliary role is one of the defining characteristics of National Red Cross and Red Crescent...
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When a National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society receives a forecast of an imminent extreme...
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It is easy to forget that Madina Mohamed, a straight A student, is just 17. She exudes confidence and her voice is certain.
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Shamsia Atayee, 35, is five months pregnant but hardly shows it. When she’s congratulated on her pregnancy, she forces a polite smile and says ‘’Thank you’’ in a low tone.
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian network and is guided by seven Fundamental Principles: Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, universality and unity.
