Iran

19 July 2013

Iran: distributing 30,000 food parcels to people in need during Ramadan

A long time before the holy month of Ramadan begins, Mrs Farahnaz Rafeh, spends time planning how to implement the Homaye Rahmat Plan.
Launch of the IFRC and Iranian Red Crescent partnership on urban disaster risk reduction and management
17 June 2013

Launch of the IFRC and Iranian Red Crescent partnership on urban disaster risk reduction and management

Today more than half of the world’s population lives in cities, with an additional two billion urban residents expected in the next 20 years.
IFRC President Konoé in talks with Iranian Vice-President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi in Tehran
23 April 2013

IFRC President Konoé in talks with Iranian Vice-President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi in Tehran

The President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) today met Iran's Vice President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi for an official ...
IFRC President reiterates support for Red Crescent Society during official visit to Tehran
21 April 2013

IFRC President reiterates support for Red Crescent Society during official visit to Tehran

The presidents of the IFRC and Iranian Red Crescent met to launch the 8th MENA conference.
Massive earthquake strikes in south east Iran
16 April 2013

Massive earthquake strikes in south east Iran

View Larger Map At 11.44 GMT a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck in southeast Iran, on the border with Pakistan. The USGS said the quake was at a depth of 82km. Reports...
Rescue teams deployed to areas affected by 6.3 magnitude earthquake
9 April 2013

Rescue teams deployed to areas affected by 6.3 magnitude earthquake

Updated: 10 April, 2013: 10am. A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck south-west Iran, 96km (60 miles) from the port city of Bushehr on Tuesday, 9 April at 4.22pm...
Red Crescent on the ground following earthquakes in north-west Iran
12 August 2012

Red Crescent on the ground following earthquakes in north-west Iran

A series of earthquakes yesterday in north-west Iran has left hundreds dead and thousands without homes.
28 October 2010

Pakistan: neighbours helping neighbours

In the wake of disasters, neighbours are often an invaluable source of support – both as individuals and as neighbouring countries.
Bam – Five years after the earthquake, healing invisible wounds
22 December 2008

Bam – Five years after the earthquake, healing invisible wounds

April 2004 … Zarah Tahemasebzadeh sings the last stanza with a clear, high voice.
Five years after the Bam earthquake: When victims become volunteers
22 December 2008

Five years after the Bam earthquake: When victims become volunteers

Two days ago, Abbas Sedri saved another life – up in the snow-capped mountain peaks which can be glimpsed through the date palms in his garden.
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