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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.
Change minds and saving lives in the aftermath of catastrophe
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.
Emergency appeal to provide support after devastating floods
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...
Urgent needs continue two months after Nigeria’s worst flooding in 40 years
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.
Emergency appeal launched in response to acute humanitarian needs in Gaza
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....
One year after drought, a new initiative is leading to a bumper harvest
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.
Magen David Adom in Israel on high alert to protect civilians
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 ...
Palestine Red Crescent providing emergency assistance to victims of Gaza crisis
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.
The long, slow tragedy of chronic hunger in southern Africa
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...

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