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Over 500 volunteers take part in Finnish Red Cross preparedness exercise

Over 500 volunteers take part in Finnish Red Cross preparedness exercise

On Friday 14 May, the Finnish Red Cross staged a preparedness exercise in south-west Finland.

Shooting in Kauhajoki: Finnish Red Cross provides emergency psychological support

The Finnish Red Cross has been closely involved in the work to provide crisis support for people shocked by the recent shooting in the town of Kauhajoki.

Markku Niskala honoured by Finnish Red Cross

Markku Niskala honoured by Finnish Red Cross

Markku Niskala, secretary general of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has been awarded the Cross of Merit, which is the ...

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  • Vice-President: Christel VON FRENCKELL-RAMBERG
  • Vice-President: Eero RÄMÖ
  • Vice-President: Pirkko-Liisa OLLILA
  • Secretary General: Kristiina KUMPULA
  • Director, Blood Transfusion Service: Martti SYRJÄLÄ
  • Director, Communications: Hannu-Pekka LAIHO
  • Director, Finance and Personnel: Tapani VÄISÄNEN
  • Director, International Operations and Programmes: Kalle LÖÖVI
  • Director,Organisation: John EKULUND
  • Head of Information Team: Outi PÄRNÄNEN
  • SubstituteHead of National Disaster Relief and Preparedness Team: Ari HAKALA

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