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29 July 2013

Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteers and beneficiaries injured during relief distribution

The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) has reported that nine volunteers, two staff and three beneficiaries were injured when a distribution point in al-Qusur was hit with a mortar shell yesterday morning.
Psychosocial support eases the daily difficulties of Syria’s displaced
12 July 2013

Psychosocial support eases the daily difficulties of Syria’s displaced

Inside the communal shelter, women are drinking their morning coffee, the children are making toys, others are sitting on the ground watching TV. Everything appears ...
Responding to the dire humanitarian situation following events in Al Qusayr
19 June 2013

Responding to the dire humanitarian situation following events in Al Qusayr

After recent events in Al Qusayr, thousands of families have arrived in Hisyah, putting pressure on host communities.
SARC volunteers working in memory of those who have lost their lives
3 June 2013

SARC volunteers working in memory of those who have lost their lives

Tommaso Della Longa from the Italian Red Cross ventures into Damascus to witness the work of SARC volunteers.
Psychosocial training encourages Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteers
31 May 2013

Psychosocial training encourages Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteers

In addition to the basic need for food, shelter and clothing, many Syrians are also having to deal with the loss of relatives and exposure to violence and displacement.
IFRC President calls for protection for volunteers and respect for the Movement’s fundamental principles in Syria
24 May 2013

IFRC President calls for protection for volunteers and respect for the Movement’s fundamental principles in Syria

In the face of increasing needs in Syria, the IFRC president calls for full protection of volunteers, free access to people in need and full compliance to Red Cross ...
Refugee Project supports vulnerable groups inside Syria
15 May 2013

Refugee Project supports vulnerable groups inside Syria

The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), in cooperation with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNCHR) and the Danish Red Cross, is supporting a project to ...
Prevention, cure and support in Syria’s health centres
12 March 2013

Prevention, cure and support in Syria’s health centres

After two years of fighting, health care is becoming a critical issue for Syrians.
Syrian Arab Red Crescent aid reaches northern Syria
25 February 2013

Syrian Arab Red Crescent aid reaches northern Syria

On 7 February the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) successfully sent a convoy of relief supplies to Aleppo and Menbej.
My work is my message: neutrality and dedication in Damascus
7 February 2013

My work is my message: neutrality and dedication in Damascus

Saving people's lives encouraged her to volunteer with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC). She left her studies behind as she set her priorities in the time of crisis.
Kuwait Red Crescent Society launches campaign to support those fleeing violence in Syria
18 January 2013

Kuwait Red Crescent Society launches campaign to support those fleeing violence in Syria

By Raefah Makki in Lebanon At the beginning of January Kuwait Red Crescent Society field teams headed to Jordan and Lebanon to oversee the provision of relief assistan...
Winter adds to the ongoing crisis for over 3 million people
7 November 2012

Winter adds to the ongoing crisis for over 3 million people

As the violence continues throughout Syria, thousands of people continue to flee their homes looking for a safer area inside the country and across the borders in...
Appeal launched to assist Syrian Arab Red Crescent in its crisis response
11 July 2012

Appeal launched to assist Syrian Arab Red Crescent in its crisis response

Following 16 months of conflict, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal to support the vital ...
Unacceptable killing of a Red Crescent volunteer in Syria
24 June 2012

Unacceptable killing of a Red Crescent volunteer in Syria

Bashar al-Youssef, 23 years old, volunteer for the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, was shot while on first-aid duty. This is the fourth killing of this kind since September...
Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteer killed while carrying out vital humanitarian relief
25 April 2012

Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteer killed while carrying out vital humanitarian relief

On 24 April 2012, Mohammed Khadra, a Syrian Arab Red Crescent first aid volunteer was killed while working to save the lives of others in Douma, near Damascus. The ...

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