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Haiti: Early warning saves lives (REUTERS/STR New/courtesy www.alertnet.org) Haiti: Early warning saves lives

Red Cross volunteers help to alert people in the path of Hurricane Gustav, and move them out of danger.
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Zimbabwe: “The situation is critical”Zimbabwe: "The situation is critical"
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Red Cross Red Crescent launches Nepal floods appeal (REUTERS/ Krishna Murari Kishan/courtesy www.alertnet.org)Nepal floods appeal
IFRC launched an appeal for 1.4 million Swiss francs to support people affected by the floods.
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 186 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.