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5 July 2013

Harm reduction works: a partnership on substance abuse

They come from all walks of life, nationalities and socio-economic strata, but they are all facing the same devil: drug addiction.
President of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent meets the President of the Italian Red Cross at Solferino 2013 event
20 June 2013

President of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent meets the President of the Italian Red Cross at Solferino 2013 event

"In Syria, the humanitarian situation is explosive. Internally displaced people number more than 5 million, and an additional 2.2 million have fled to neighboring ...
A journey into the night reveals the rise of the ‘new poor’ in Milan
29 January 2013

A journey into the night reveals the rise of the ‘new poor’ in Milan

By Michele Novaga, Italian Red Cross They meet at 8.30pm in the headquarters of the Italian Red Cross branch in Milan. Staff and volunteers involved in the ‘La CRI per...
President Konoé visits the Italian Red Cross as the country shows its resilience following second earthquake
8 June 2012

President Konoé visits the Italian Red Cross as the country shows its resilience following second earthquake

by Giovanni Zambello in Rome Re-establishing community links, creating safe, resilient communities, and building strong Red Cross Red Crescent societies. These were so...
Second quake causes destruction in northern Italy
29 May 2012

Second quake causes destruction in northern Italy

Following a second major earthquake in northern Italy, the Italian Red Cross, in close cooperation with civil protection authorities, has been hard at work undertaking...
Italian Red Cross volunteers respond to deadly earthquake
23 May 2012

Italian Red Cross volunteers respond to deadly earthquake

A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck north-eastern Italy early in the morning of Sunday 20 May, killing at least seven people, injuring 50 and toppling several buildings.
Italian Red Cross volunteers assist at shipwreck site
17 January 2012

Italian Red Cross volunteers assist at shipwreck site

250 Italian Red Cross staff and volunteers are taking part in the rescue and relief operation at the site of capsized liner Costa Concordia. The cruise ship hit ...
Southern Europe: the Red Cross responds to extreme weather conditions and floods
6 November 2011

Southern Europe: the Red Cross responds to extreme weather conditions and floods

Recent days have seen countries in southern Europe faced with extreme weather conditions, including severe rain and storms.
From the heart to the mind: YABC spreads the seeds of inner change
9 September 2011

From the heart to the mind: YABC spreads the seeds of inner change

Elisa is one of the 40 Red Cross Red Crescent youth from some 30 National Societies of Europe, Central Asia and Africa who are attending the YABC Summit taking place ...
Moving with the migrants: a Mediterranean diary
7 April 2011

Moving with the migrants: a Mediterranean diary

Wrapped in a scarf and battling against a biting wind that whistles through the streets of Lampedusa, I make my way towards the harbour station.
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