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1 December 2012
Preparing for landfall of Tropical Storm Bopha in the Philippines
As Tropical Storm Bopha heads towards the east coast of the Philippines, the Philippine Red Cross is taking measures to prepare for the impact.
29 November 2012
Change minds and saving lives in the aftermath of catastrophe
Growing up as a young girl in rural Kenya, I remember dreaming up of a successful life after pursuing the education that my mother could never have in her time.
28 November 2012
Emergency appeal to provide support after devastating floods
By Nwakpa O. Nwakpa and Moustapha Diallo Mohamed Momo, 58, lives in the village of Ozahi, in Kogi State, and still finds it difficult to find the words to describe the...
25 November 2012
Urgent needs continue two months after Nigeria’s worst flooding in 40 years
In Late August, Nigeria experienced the worst flooding in 40 years; a disaster that affected 33 of 36 states.
23 November 2012
Emergency appeal launched in response to acute humanitarian needs in Gaza
The Palestine Red Crescent Society is calling for international and national donations to support its response activities following the escalation of the Gaza crisis....
21 November 2012
One year after drought, a new initiative is leading to a bumper harvest
One year after the Kenyans for Kenya Drought Initiative began, one of the areas, Walda Location in Sololo District, Moyale is already reaping the fruits of the work.
20 November 2012
Magen David Adom in Israel on high alert to protect civilians
Over the last six days, three people have been killed, 99 injured, and hundreds more are suffering from anxiety and emotional trauma following rocket attacks and ...
19 November 2012
World toilet day
Today is World Toilet Day. While toilets are not the easiest topic to discuss, 2.5 billion people worldwide – invariably the poor, underprivileged and disenfranchised ...
17 November 2012
Palestine Red Crescent providing emergency assistance to victims of Gaza crisis
The Palestine Red Crescent Society has been providing emergency assistance in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of military operations four days ago.
16 November 2012
The long, slow tragedy of chronic hunger in southern Africa
By Alexander Matheou On the third page of a recent edition of Malawi’s leading daily newspaper, there was a small article which said the number of people facing hunger...