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New IFRC president electedNew IFRC report calls for dramatic rethink on humanitarian assistance in Africa

Humanitarian assistance in Africa is too reactive and costly and is failing to match the growing needs of vulnerable communities across the continent, warns a new report launched today by the IFRC.

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 186 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.