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Israel / Gaza Conflict: the response so far

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Vanuatu Red Cross volunteer surveys the damage of Cyclone Lola. with a local resident.

Vanuatu: Cyclone Lola

Tropical Cyclone Lola made landfall on the eastern shores of Vanuatu’s Maewo and Pentecost islands on the night of 25 October as a category 4 storm with 205 km/hr winds. Heavy rainfalls with flash flooding were experienced over low-lying areas and close to riverbanks causing coastal flooding. It is estimated that approximately 200,000 people were exposed to the effect of the cyclone, with estimates of 150,000 people (30,000 Households) being more directly affected (close to half the country’s population). The IFRC and its membership are seeking CHF 2.5 million to support Vanuatu Red Cross Society to provide support to 30,000 people in need of assistance following the cyclone. Please donate now!

29/10/2023

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Vanuatu - Cyclone Lola (MDRVU011)

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Top left: Egyptian Red Crescent volunteers responding to the floods in Aswan in southern Egypt. Top right: Jordan Red Crescent volunteers working to to register all refugees living outside the camps in order to distribute aid effectively and fairly in 2021., bottom left: Lebanese Red Cross volunteers distributing blankets and hygiene kits to 250 families at the a distribution point in Tripoli in Northern Lebanon. bottom right: Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteers unload food, shelter items, hygiene kits.

Middle East: Complex emergency crisis

The dramatic escalation of hostilities in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories since October 7 has left millions of people living in fear, interrupted critical services that people rely on to survive, and left families on both sides grieving the loss of loved ones. The humanitarian needs are immense and the situation is expected to deteriorate as more people are displaced by the fighting. Through this Emergency Appeal, the IFRC and its membership seek CHF 30 million (CHF 20 million of which is expected to be raised by the IFRC Secretariat) to support the Lebanese Red Cross, Egyptian Red Crescent, Syrian Arab Red Crescent and Jordanian Red Crescent in preparing and strengthening their readiness and response. View the appeal document in Arabic here.

20/10/2023

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Middle East -Complex Emergency Crisis- (MDRS5002)

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The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) conducting RCCE activities in Kano State, Nigeria, at the epicentre of a diphtheria outbreak that threatens 5.4 million people.

Nigeria: Diphtheria outbreak

Since December 2022, Nigeria has been dealing with a severe outbreak of Diphtheria, resulting in 471 deaths, over 7,400 confirmed cases and 12,000 suspected cases as of 28 September 2023. The outbreak has risen sharply since July 2023, with over 1,000 new cases identified every week. Kano state is the main center of the outbreak, now spreading across 19 states. Active case finding, contact tracing, and vaccination remain low in these areas. To combat the outbreak, the IFRC and its membership hope to raise CHF 6 million to support the Nigeria Red Cross in scaling up its response in 12 states.

12/10/2023

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Nigeria - Diphtheria Outbreak (MDRNG037)

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Thousands of displaced are arriving to Armenia, having left everything behind. Armenian Red Cross teams are providing food, water, first aid and much-needed psychosocial support. Photo: Armenian Red Cross

Armenia: Population movement

Tens of thousands of people have crossed into Armenia via the Lachin corridor leaving everything behind, since the deadly escalation of hostilities. Food, essential services, and medicines are scarce and telecommunications services have been disrupted, making it hard for families to contact one another. The IFRC and its membership are seeking CHF 20 million (of which the IFRC Secretariat seeks CHF 15 million) to support the Armenian Red Cross to meet the needs of families arriving at humanitarian service points including food, water, first aid, and much-needed psychosocial support. Please donate now.

30/09/2023

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Armenia - Population Movement (MDRAM012)

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A team of Libyan Red Crescent volunteers wade through flood waters caused by Storm Daniel in September 2023 to reach affected communities.

Libya: Storm Daniel

Storm Daniel hit north-eastern Libya on Sunday 10 September, bringing strong winds and sudden heavy rainfall which led to massive flooding, devastation and deaths. Infrastructure has been greatly damaged, including dams near Derna that burst, causing flooding which has swept away entire neighbourhoods. Libyan Red Crescent teams and volunteers were first on the ground, evacuating people and providing first aid and search and rescue efforts. Through this Emergency Appeal, the IFRC is supporting the Libyan Red Crescent to provide emergency shelter, psychosocial support, healthcare, clean water and food to affected communities and restore family links with missing loved ones.

14/09/2023

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Libya - Flood Storm Daniel (MDRLY005)

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