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New disaster law research underway! Development of a ‘Checklist on Law and Disaster Preparedness and Response’ launched this month.
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A year on from the 2016 earthquake in Ecuador: Providing housing security and building resilience
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Where do you want me to put this? Sorting out housing, land and property issues after the Haiti earthquake
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The Pacific and ASEAN: Sharing experiences on regional governance to enable effective partnerships and support resilient communities
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Bringing Community Voices to Decision Making Tables: Shared Learning and Experiences in ASEAN
Bringing Disaster Law to the People in the Philippines!
Consolidating the Evidence Base for Disaster Law Change in Bangladesh
Same Space, Different Mandate: the Role of Disaster law in Effective Civil-Military Coordination
Hot off the press: IFRC-UNDP Report to Support the Implementation of the Law on Disaster Management in Cambodia
Nauru: The World’s Smallest Republic Leading the Way on Disaster Law
Strengthening resilience through disaster law in Indonesia
Mongolia: strengthening national laws to protect rights, reduce risks and improve collaboration in disasters
Back to School on Disaster Law
Cambodia: taking the law off the shelf
Research underway on Law and International Disaster Response in Bangladesh
Viet Nam – Ensuring Community Awareness and Participation in Disaster Law and Policy Making
Integrating regional response mechanisms into the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific
Launch of DRR and Law: Checklist Assessment Report in Indonesia
Nepal: Government holds Consultation on Draft International Assistance Directive
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International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) in St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Implementing the Law on Disaster Management in Cambodia: Developing Subsidiary Legislation
International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) in Samoa
The Regulation and Management of Emergency Medical Teams
Report from the Asia Pacific Disaster Law Field School 2017
Strengthening Law and DRR in Indonesia (Bahasa Indonesia)
Workshop Report - Law and Policy for Disaster Risk Management in South Sudan
Report on the Consultation on Strengthening Legal Preparedness for International Disaster Assistance in Bangladesh
Background Paper - Consultative Meeting on Options to Accelerate Progress in Resolving Regulatory Problems in International Disaster Response Operations, Barbados, 20 April 2016
Consultative Meeting on Options to Accelerate Progress in Resolving Regulatory Problems in International Disaster Response Operations
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Strengthening Law and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Indonesia
Disaster Law in Southeast Asia - Summary of progress 2012-2015
International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) in Tonga
The Checklist on Law and Disaster Risk Reduction in the Cook Islands
Comment la loi et la réglementation contribuent à la réduction des risques de catastrophe. Haïti: rapport d’étude de cas
La lista de verificación sobre derecho y reducción de riesgo de desastre. Una versión comentada, octubre 2015
The Checklist on Law and Disaster Risk Reduction. An annotated outline, October 2015
International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) in Kenya
How law and regulation supports disaster risk reduction. Haiti case - study report
Beyond operations: law, governance and the role of local actors
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Normative frameworks’ role in addressing gender-based violence in disaster settings
Regulatory barriers to providing emergency and transitional shelter after disasters, Country case study: Nepal
International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) in Pakistan
New Zealand: Country Case Study Report - How Law and Regulation Support Disaster Risk Reduction
Guatemala: Estudio de Caso - Cómo la Ley y la Normativa Apoyan la Reducción de Riesgo de Desastre
IDRL in Indonesia
Viet Nam: Country Case Study Report - How Law and Regulation Support Disaster Risk Reduction
Nepal Regulatory Barriers to Shelter (Summary report)
Législation et réglementation en vigueur pour la réduction des risques de catastrophes (Résumé)
Leyes y reglamentos eficaces para la reducción del riesgo de desastres
Effective law and regulation for disaster risk reduction: a multi-country report (full version)
Effective law and regulation for disaster risk reduction: a multi-country report, summary version
Madagascar: Country Case Study Report - How Law and Regulation Supports Disaster Risk Reduction
IDRL in Afghanistan
Legal Framework for Receipt of Disaster Relief in Latvia
Finland’s legal preparedness for international disaster response – Host Nation Support Guidelines
IDRL in Sierra Leone
A Study for Strengthening the Legal and Policy Framework for International Disaster Response in Ireland
Strengthening the Legal and Policy Framework for International Disaster Response in Poland
Study for Strengthening the Legal and Policy Framework for International Disaster Response in Iceland
IDRL in Ecuador
International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) in Botswana
International Disaster Response Law, Rules and Principles in Jamaica
Better laws, safer communities
Ethiopia: Country Case Study Report - How Law and Regulation Supports Disaster Risk Reduction
Nicaragua: Country Case Study - How and Regulation Supports Disaster Risk Reduction
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32nd International Conference: Side event - MIKTA efforts on strengthening international disaster response laws side event
32nd International Conference: Side event on localizing humanitarianism
Disaster Risk Reduction and International Law Symposium
International disaster law course for academics and practitioners
Registration now open: International Disaster Law Course in San Remo
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Profile in Disaster Law Advocacy: Hon Patricia M Hajabakiga
Profile in Disaster Law Advocacy: Fine Tuitupou-Arnold
Profile in disaster law advocacy: Anne Lice Hernández Alba
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Dr Bosko Jakovljevic
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Improving mother and child health in Burkina Faso
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Oroukia and the Red Cross create an oasis of hope in the Sahel
A family’s fate rests on a few chickens and hope for rain
Time is running out to save young lives in the Sahel
Ouilimatou’s story: young and hungry
Red Cross scales up response to food crisis in Burkina Faso
Families preparing for the hungry season across the Sahel
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Burundi
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Almost 70 lives lost in floods and landslides in Burundi
Upholding women and girls’ dignity: managing menstrual hygiene in emergency situations
Burundi: A long and silent struggle
IFRC President reaffirms commitment to tackling challenges in Africa
Humanitarian diplomacy in action: free radio airtime increasing Red Cross visibility in Burundi
Tugire ubuntu! May the practice of humanity last forever
Dawning of a bright future and a hope to continue living
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Cameroon Red Cross response team provides emergency support following train accident
Improving risk reduction in Central Africa through mutual cooperation
Grappling with a cholera epidemic in northern Cameroon
The 10-year-old leading a family following the death of her parents
Fighting malnutrition among refugees in Cameroon
Cameroon Red Cross Society fights polio epidemic in six regions
Cameroon: Building resilience to food insecurity one bean at a time
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Cameroon: Seven months after its reappearence, cholera continues to claim lives
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Central African Republic: Red Cross volunteers determined to combat malaria in hard to reach areas
In-pictures: IFRC Secretary General Visit to Central African Republic
Red Cross volunteer: Let’s empower displaced families through reconstruction
Central African Republic: the struggle to find missing family amid increased insecurity
Renewed violence in Central African Republic halts life-saving humanitarian work
We have nowhere and nothing to go back to
Making the difficult decision to leave family: An African father’s story
Rain and more rain but not a drop of clean water for vulnerable populations
On the move, again
“I am sick and lonely. I miss my children.”
Conflict, lack of food, and homelessness: a potentially deadly concoction for the HIV-positive in Central African Republic
“Suddenly, the wall where my wife was taking shelter caved in.”
The turning point for a Red Cross volunteer in the Central African Republic
World Malaria Day: Red Cross and partners continue the battle against the number one killer in the Central African Republic
"All we are asking is for assured security so we can return home."
Teaching amid the gunshots in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Using technology to deliver immediate health care during conflict
Prioritizing education for children, orphaned by conflict in Central African Republic
Distributing mosquito nets to help save lives in conflict-torn Central African Republic
Desire to return home hindered by ongoing conflict in Central African Republic
Profile of vulnerable people - Felix
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Children hardest hit by ongoing violence in Central African Republic
Appeal increased to support more families displaced by violence in Central African Republic
Wasting away in camps, hoping for peace to return to the Central African Republic
Raising three children in a camp amid the insecurity of the Central African Republic: A single mother’s story
Hoping for peace in the midst of surging violence in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: "We're passionately humanitarian"
Access to medical care in Central African Republic: a major challenge for the internally displaced
Life as an internally displaced person in the Central African Republic
Paying tribute to a valiant Red Cross volunteer
Red Cross mourns the death of a volunteer in the Central African Republic
Volunteering for the Red Cross in the Central African Republic: why it is not for the faint of heart
In pictures - New waves of refugees from Central African Republic have arrived in Cameroon
The uncertain fate of refugees fleeing violence in Central African Republic
Red Cross volunteers on the front lines of potential health crises in Central African Republic and South Sudan
The health of thousands is at risk as conflict continues to flare in Central African Republic
South–South cooperation in Central Africa: one National Society’s donation to another
IFRC receives grant to combat malaria in conflict-stricken Central African Republic
Opening the door to families fleeing violence in Central African Republic
Health concerns for thousands of refugees from Central African Republic in makeshift camps
Red Cross reaches out to those most vulnerable during a chaotic week in Central African Republic
Central African Republic refugees facing increasing hardship as they flee violence and unrest
Chad
Health centres stretched as infant malnutrition rises
An oasis of hope in the Chad desert
Chadians in crisis as migrants return home during drought
Washing away cholera in Chad
Volunteers and specialists work in concert to build a cholera treatment centre
A few simple rules to stop the spread of disease
A gift from the President of Chad on May 8
Comoro Islands
Once upon a saga – Comoros
Congo, Democratic Republic Of
The aftermath of DR Congo floods: the Red Cross supports vulnerable families
She never knew about yellow fever until she had to experience it herself
When true action is guided the love for humanitarian service
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Families rush to get yellow fever vaccinations
Humanitarian work: a challenging but passionate enterprise
Giving women a voice at the Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Papa Panzu: The father of the Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Facing the challenges of forced migration in host communities
A new mother’s flight to safety in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: A mother’s worry
Life as an elderly refugee in Democratic Republic of the Congo
The plight of child refugees in Democratic Republic of Congo
Congo, Republic Of
IFRC President calls for more attention on the complex challenges in Central Africa
Cote D'ivoire
Can the sun cause malaria? Red Cross volunteers strive to dispel traditional beliefs in Côte d’Ivoire
Keeping it clean: Ivorian communities getting the balance right
The life of Ivorian refugees: surviving on the edge of hope
Côte d’Ivoire: Shelter for families returning to their damaged homes
Ivorian refugees talk of a hard homecoming after fleeing to Liberia
Providing care under pressure in Côte d’Ivoire
Hope after horror in Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire: sleeping out in the open, for lack of shelters
Côte d'Ivoire: the humanitarian needs remain immense in the west
Côte d’Ivoire: Volunteerism when it really counts
Djibouti
Drought takes hold in Djibouti
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Resilience – not a new concept for many vulnerable Eritreans
Ethiopia
The plight of pastoralists in drought-stricken northern Ethiopia
Feeding Ethiopia’s drought-affected families
Working hard to keep disease at bay in Ethiopia’s refugee camps
Refugees become Red Cross volunteers in Ethiopia
Training volunteers and supporting health systems improves access to healthcare for mothers and children
Red Cross ambulance service offers much needed assistance to South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia
Easing the burden of life by providing firewood to refugee women in Ethiopia
IFRC Secretary General meets the First Lady of Ethiopia in Geneva
Ethiopia: Red Cross provides life-saving support to South Sudanese refugees
Ethiopia: Red Cross trains South Sudanese refugees
Ethiopia: Red Cross supports returnees from Saudi Arabia
Investing in Africa
Innovative land use in Ethiopia will help food security during drought and heavy rains
Bringing clean water and hygiene promotion to villages in northern Ethiopia
Leaders gather in Ethiopia to discuss a coordinated response to HIV and AIDS in Africa
A grim reality for the pastoralists of Ethiopia
Ethiopia Red Cross: Helping communities find solutions in the face of desperation
Ethiopia: “We are confident we will survive this drought”
Improving food security in drought-affected areas of Ethiopia
Gabon
Gabon: Red Cross volunteers maintain vigilance as country remain divided ahead of president’s inauguration
Preparedness training helps Red Cross provide life-saving assistance following Gabon elections
Gabon: On the front lines of the Red Cross response to post-election violence
Red Cross volunteers in action following election violence
Meet the ‘Franz Family’ of volunteers at the Gabonese Red Cross
Gambia
Maintaining zero Ebola infections through communication with affected communities
The Gambia: Reducing hunger through cash transfers
Growing resilience through community gardens in Gambia
Seed distribution bridges the gap until the next harvest
Severe food shortages threatens the livelihood of Gambian farmers
Gambia Red Cross youth use power of music to increase access to health care
Ghana
Guinea
Choosing modern medicine over traditional healers in Ebola-affected Guinea
The passion of a young volunteer in Guinea's Ebola response
Challenges face Ebola survivors
Preventing diseases from crossing borders in West Africa post-Ebola
A new roof and hope for an Ebola-ravaged family
"I thought I was going to die." A Red Cross Ebola volunteer talks about being attacked by an angry mob
Red Cross radio helps communities in Guinea guard against Ebola
Ebola orphans and survivors need ongoing help
Red Cross ambulance driver and Ebola survivor vows to continue the fight in Guinea
Guinea: Enhanced community engagement to bring the Ebola outbreak to an end
Guinea: Traditional healers support Ebola response at the risk of personal hardship
"I cannot abandon my work now." The determination of a Red Cross volunteer to rid Guinea of Ebola, despite being stigmatized
One year on: Using words to end Ebola
Banishing Ebola from the body, mind and soul
Guinea: Red Cross volunteers risk their lives to end Ebola
Burying Ebola’s victims with dignity: If we don’t do it, who will?
Mamadou’s return: Red Cross volunteer beats Ebola
Sylla’s boys: ensuring safe and dignified burials in Guinea
“They accused me of selling my son.” The father of an Ebola victim speaks out
Ebola dampens Tabaski spirit in Guinea as cultural practices are put on hold
Using a multi-faceted approach to stop the transmission of Ebola virus disease
Ebola, a threatening disease for health workers
“I was so scared to die.” Living with the fear of Ebola in West Africa
“I had Ebola and survived.”
In pictures - Guinea: Ebola outbreak
Ebola: Facing down fear to save lives in Guinea
Taking preventive action to stop the Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Battling fear and stigma over Ebola in West Africa
Red Cross responds to Ebola outbreak in Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Millions cling on to hope as drought conditions worsen in Kenya
Kenya: About 2.4 million people could be food insecure by April 2017
Kenya: livestock farmers affected by drought receive a helping hand from the Red Cross, through a destocking exercise
Kenya Red Cross Society and Partners Grow Trees for the Future
Kenya Red Cross Society named second biggest brand in East Africa
Fighting chikungunya disease in northeastern Kenya
Kenya: Concerted effort to fight cholera shows significant success
Kenya: The vital role of volunteers in combating communicable diseases
Red Cross fills the gaps when health care workers fall sick
Using technology to engage with communities affected by El Niño
In pictures - Garissa attack, Kenya
Health information adds to families’ wellbeing in Kenya
Consulting communities through two-way dialogue in advance of the World Humanitarian Summit
Secretary General Elhadj As Sy visits Dabaab refugee camp in Kenya to see the work of the National Society
Communities and the Red Cross joining forces to defeat malaria in Kenya
Greening Kenya to address environmental sustainability and climate change
Outpouring of support following mall attack in Nairobi
Kenya stands together following Westgate Shopping Mall attack
Kenya Red Cross Society responds to deadly attack in Nairobi
Kenya: Bringing water closer to home
Greenhouses provide a lifeline against drought in Kenya
Kenya: Red Cross responds to fire at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Call for support of Kenyans affected by heavy flooding
Using technology to save lives at the community level
Appeal launched to support over 50,000 affected by floods in Kenya
Change minds and saving lives in the aftermath of catastrophe
One year after drought, a new initiative is leading to a bumper harvest
From riot refugee to proud volunteer
Medical teams and volunteers on the scene following church bombings
Thousands displaced by violence in northern Kenya
Feeding program keeps Kaitese children in school
Wind power and community spirit brings fresh water to 50,000 people
Nutrition projects help propel communities to a healthier future
The frontline in the Kenya refugee crisis
Reaching out to drought affected rural communities
The road to Dadaab
Keeping children in school to stave off malnutrition
Isiolo farmers train and plan for future growth
Kenya Red Cross Society: driving the nation’s spirit of humanity
“Now there is life”: Diversifying livelihoods to survive the drought
Millions affected by drought in Kenya and the Horn of Africa
Appeal for support as Somali refugees flood across Kenyan border
Lesotho
Red Cross supports drought-affected families to prepare for the coming cropping season
Trying to survive Lesotho drought while young, pregnant, and jobless
Lesotho: The worst drought in a lifetime
“We don’t have anything to harvest.”
Nothing to eat but peaches
Grass roots solutions to keep kids safe and in school
Creating better lives for tomorrow in Lesotho
Lesotho: Cares of the carers in crisis-hit southern Africa
Taming the HIV tide in Lesotho
Liberia
Using psychosocial support to combat future epidemics
Body Team 12: The story of an Oscar-nominated Red Cross Ebola responder
Liberia: Ebola is over. What’s next?
Traditional healers can play a critical role in post Ebola recovery
Radio in the Box, an added value to rural communications
Ebola response operations in Liberia
“I am still young but all the sorrow made my soul grow too old.”
Staying safe in Liberia with water and soap
Using real-time data to improve emergency response
Keeping Ebola at bay along West African borders
Liberia: Building back stronger communities after Ebola
Red Cross helps Liberian children return to school following Ebola outbreak
My word against Ebola: Empathy
Staying vigilant against Ebola
Solidarity | #WordsAgainstEbola
An Ebola widow struggles to cope with her loss
Using dialogue to help stem the stigma that haunts Ebola survivors
Staying vigilant against Ebola in Liberia
Ebola robs families of a place to grieve on Liberia’s Decoration Day
Liberian women lead Red Cross Ebola response
Interview with Fayiah Tamba Secretary General, Liberia National Red Cross Society
The story of Musu Dolo – a mother of five, now widowed by Ebola
Liberia: a new bed net protects a new life
Livelihoods support to Ivorian refugees and host communities in Liberia
Liberia getting relief to refugees, no matter how remote
Liberia: Picherinne’s story: I struggle to feed my twin babies
Liberia: a new bed net protects a new life
Malaria: prevention often only hope in Liberia’s remote villages
Liberia: Solidarity provides strength in the face of adversity
Liberia: Families face hardship and separation
Liberia: Resources and refugees exhausted as crisis continues
Ivorian refugees prompt long-term solutions in Liberia
Liberian village struggles to cope with influx of refugees
Liberia: a long-term water solution for host communities
Madagascar
Once upon a saga - Madagascar
Red Cross mobilizes teams as flooding inundates Madagascar
Taking first aid to the roads of Madagascar
Volunteers respond to storms and floods in Madagascar
Young volunteers train for six days to change themselves, and the world
Madagascar Red Cross responds to the cyclone Giovanna
Malawi
“We don’t need to wait for men to help anymore.”
In Pictures: Malawi drought affects 6.5 million people
Malawi: Promoting self-reliance to ongoing drought through grassroots lending scheme
Malawi: Red Cross volunteer advocates for children in his village
Humanitarian diplomacy is not activism
Malawi: Coping with hunger while living with HIV
“This year’s hunger is a hunger I have never experienced.”
Raiseing awareness on early marriage in a Malawi village
Once upon a saga - Malawi
In Pictures - Raising awareness on early marriage
Climate change affects Malawi’s poorest the hardest
The connection between drought and a deadly cholera outbreak in Malawi
Living with HIV and the struggle to survive Malawi drought
Health worker steps up to the challenge of disaster response
Trained community members act quickly to protect water sources following severe floods in Malawi
She lost everything except the spirit of volunteerism in Malawi’s floods
Displaced but determined: Red Cross volunteers lead the way in flood-stricken Malawi
Malawi: “The water has taken everything from us”
Relief is not enough in flood-stricken Malawi
Malawi: 2.6 M Swiss franc emergency appeal as flood-hit country fears long-term crisis
Malawi: heavy rains and flooding leave thousands destitute
People living with HIV fighting stigma and discrimination
Preparing volunteers and staff for the stresses of a national election in Malawi
When I meet people I say that being HIV positive is not a death sentence
IFRC Secretary General calls for more community participation for sustainable development
Looking beyond food distribution in Malawi’s disaster prone areas
Malawi’s season of hunger bites
The long, slow tragedy of chronic hunger in southern Africa
Malawi: Roll back malaria through theatre
Sex workers promote HIV prevention among peers and clients
Mali
Mali: Rebuilding lives affected by years of insecurity
Meet Alfouseyni Dicko, a Red Cross volunteer who traced and identified an Ebola case in Mali
Mali Red Cross: Containing the Ebola outbreak while preparing for the worst
Mali: Red Cross scales up response efforts following confirmed Ebola case
Red Cross responds as severe flooding takes its toll in the Sahel
Mali: One year after the crisis began, needs remain massive and challenging
Host families feel the pressure of coping with mass migration
Mali: Challenges ahead for displaced people hoping to return home
Long travels and an uncertain future for families fleeing conflict in Mali
Scraps, hard work and goodwill keeping families from tragedy
Sleepless nights for Malians facing severe food crisis
Mauritania
Building resilience in Africa's desert through a twin track approach
Growing gardens in the desert heat of Mauritania
Strengthening a partnership for development in Mauritania between the Red Crescent Society and its government
Solidarity and support in the shadow of acute malnutrition in Mauritania
Women play a crucial role combatting food insecurity in Mauritania
Spotting and preventing malnutrition in Mauritania
Mauritius
"The teenagers do not know how serious a cyclone can be,” Story from one man’s journey to Mauritius as part of his quest to visit 190 countries
Mozambique
Mozambique: Red Cross equipping villagers for planting season following prolonged drought
Mozambique: Surviving on indigestible roots
The path from beneficiary to Red Cross champion in Mozambique
Despite risk of violence, Red Cross volunteers work to prevent spread of cholera
Tied to a tree to escape rising flood waters in Mozambique
The challenges of returning home in flooded mozambique
Volunteers provide critical aid to flood survivors in Mozambique
Preparedness pays as hundreds of thousands flee from floods in Mozambique
Mozambique floods: Cholera fears amid depleting stocks
Mozambique Floods: The situation gets desperate as stocks run dry
Red Cross at the 10th All-African Games
Clean water and hygiene training reach thousands of families in Mozambique
Namibia
Lack of funds puts drought response at risk
Losing crops and livestock to extensive drought in Namibia
All there is left to do is to pray for rain - The impact of drought in Namibia
“Please don’t close the soup kitchen”
With food hard to come by, drought stricken families turn to Red Cross soup kitchen for nourishment
Rural families bear the brunt of devastating drought in Namibia
Food rations save lives in Namibia
Concerns in Namibia as cholera outbreak reaches nation’s capital
Urgent food aid needed to save lives in drought-stricken Namibia
Putting a face to hunger as drought takes hold in Namibia
Humanitarian assistance urgently required as drought worsens in Namibia
No rain, no planting, no food – drought concern in Namibia
Southern Africa: Saving lives with soap, blankets and jerry cans
Namibia: The challenge of providing education in flood relocation camps
Namibia: Predictions suggest floods will get worse through the season
Promoting education and empowerment through water in Namibia
Red Cross and WHO partner to prevent disease outbreaks
Namibia floods: Facing danger with a newborn and toddler
Tuberculosis: a personal perspective
Niger
Sahel: a permanent emergency?
Discovering the impact of malnutrition among children in Niger
Money, seeds and a plan for the future will help villagers thrive
Cycle of drought and poor harvest leads to hunger and despair
Nutrition clinics offer hope in the midst of a drought
Children’s lives hang in the balance in Niger
Rising food prices and sporadic rains spell trouble for farmers in Niger
Even those with farms find the cupboards bare in Niger
IFRC launches food security appeal to assist 350,000 in Niger
Living on the edge
Bargaining for food in the Sahel
Nigeria
Nigerian Red Cross still in shock, four days after the loss of as many as six volunteers, and others seriously injured
Nigeria: keeping polio at bay through door-to-door visits
Changing behaviours to curb cholera in Nigeria
Nigeria: Creating demand for uptake of HIV counselling and testing
The personal dilemma of going home to northeast Nigeria
Nigeria Red Cross prepares for country's general election
Northeast Nigeria: Tales of widows
Nigerian Red Cross provides psychosocial support to blast survivors
Jos blasts: Nigerian Red Cross Society provides vital psychosocial support to victims
Red Cross assists victims of explosion in Nigeria
Red Cross volunteers step up the fight against measles and polio in Nigeria
Volunteers with sanitation experience saving lives in Nigeria
Lessons of 2012 inform Red Cross response as new floods hit Nigeria
Nigeria: Working together to empower communities
Nigeria: Widows appreciate Red Cross support
Nigeria: Musa’s story, life as a volunteer
Nigeria: Bringing happiness back to Martha
Nigeria: Building homes, building resilience
Building disaster response capacity in Nigeria
Nigeria: “The Red Cross has brought me great relief”
Providing lifesaving assistance to people affected by recent floods
Food insecurity looms in many communities affected by devastating floods
Emergency appeal to provide support after devastating floods
Urgent needs continue two months after Nigeria’s worst flooding in 40 years
The drive for universal bed-net coverage in Cross River State, Nigeria
Tackling taboos to put children back into the classroom
Using cellphones to combat malaria in Nigeria
Rwanda
“Psychosocial support is the most challenging work.” A volunteer’s devotion to helping Burundian refugees
Carrying scars from the past into an uncertain future
In Pictures - Burundi refugees in Rwanda
Rwanda: using mobile cinema to help ward off cholera outbreak among refugee population
Large gaps remain in meeting needs of Burundi refugees in Rwanda
In Pictures - Rwanda Red Cross volunteer responders
In Pictures - Assisting Burudian refugees
As families flee Burundi, Rwandan Red Cross welcomes them with food and first aid
Rwanda Red Cross volunteers assist the traumatized during genocide commemorations
1994: Despair and the unquiet dead in hell’s backyard
20 years of transformation for individuals, communities and the country
Funding becomes catalyst for self-reliance and a bright future in Rwanda
A women’s group in Rwanda becomes an anchor of hope against great odds
Risk reduction initiatives restore independence to an elderly couple in Rwanda
Thousands affected by heavy rains and floods in Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Senegal: Community screening saves young lives
Refugees for a second time: How the Gambian crisis reawakened the trauma of a Sierra Leonean family
Senegal: Red Cross and ECHO bring a smile back to thousands of families affected by food insecurity
Launch of the 2016 World Disasters report in Senegal: A strengthened partnership to produce future resilience
Senegal: Red Cross saving lives through the airwaves
The broken dream of a Senegalese man and his desperate attempt to reach Europe
Barcelona or death: the story of a Senegalese migrant
Food insecurity in the Sahel region: a silent tragedy
Senegal: Building seed banks to build resilience
Providing the tools needed for long-term livelihoods support in Senegal
Building resilience across communities in Senegal
IFRC president visits families hit by the floods in Senegal
Today, there will be food on every table, but long-term solutions are needed
Distributing food to help people going through the lean season in Sagata
Miss Senegal joins the Senegalese Red Cross in the fight against malaria
Sahel: Migrating early to avoid drought and destitution
Urgent measures needed to prevent a future food crisis in the Sahel
Seychelles
“In the Seychelles, the Red Cross is always present.” One man’s journey to Seychelles as part of his quest to visit 190 countries
Sierra Leone
“They were still my family but they abandoned me.” Working through the emotional trauma of being an Ebola responder
“Ebola is the worst enemy.” Rebuilding a business from the ground up in Sierra Leone
“I have a big vision for the future.” A restaurant owner looks to expand after Ebola
Red Cross volunteer uses lessons learned during Ebola to shape his future
“I asked God, why you make me to survive?” An Ebola survivor’s struggle to recover from devastating loss
The burial man with a big smile
The ghosts of Ebola continue to haunt survivors
“I lost my son, my house, my job.” A mother's struggle to rebuild following devastating floods
Ebola outbreak over in Sierra Leone
Heavy flooding does not hamper Ebola response efforts in Sierra Leone
Using solar power to beat Ebola
Working to strengthen health care systems in Ebola-affected countries
Engaging communities on Ebola is about being able to re-mix the message
"Most parents would rather have their daughters become prostitutes than work in an Ebola burial team."
‘Do it safely or don’t do it at all.’
“If I don’t do it, who will?”
“Why should it be a crime to volunteer on the Safe and Dignified Burial team?”
Information kiosks - a one stop shop for the prevention of Ebola and other outbreaks as Sierra Leone looks toward recovery
Helping Ebola responders in Sierra Leone cope with the emotional impact of their jobs
Evacuated from Sierra Leone and the boy I can’t forget
“I miss my dad.” A young Ebola survivor talks about life after beating the deadly disease
“I explain to these ghosts why I had to bury them this way.”
The boy with Ebola who called me mother
I am an Ebola nurse. I am also an Ebola survivor. This is my story.
My daughter and I survived Ebola. This is our story.
“Ebola has challenged and broken relationships. We have to help fix them.”
I am an Ebola nurse. This is my story.
"When I fell ill, I knew it was different from previous colds I have had in the past."
Helping Ebola survivors survive in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Caring for Ebola’s youngest victims
Strong minds saves lives: Providing psychosocial support in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Red Cross Ebola soap opera educates and engages communities
Kono District: Newest Ebola hotspot in Sierra Leone
Easing the distress of communities reeling from the Ebola outbreak
Sierra Leone: Showing solidarity as Ebola hits new districts
Showing solidarity as Ebola hits new districts in Sierra Leone
"Volunteering gave me confidence." The story of an Ebola responder in Sierra Leone
Women step up to join the fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone
Ebola survivors in Sierra Leone speak of their hopes and fears
Ebola response through a logistician’s lens in Sierra Leone
In-pictures: Ebola Virus Disease - Kenema treatment center
With the support of donors, Red Cross scales up Ebola response in Sierra Leone
Counting the days following an Ebola mission to Sierra Leone
First two Ebola survivors discharged from IFRC treatment centre in Sierra Leone
New Ebola treatment centre opens in Sierra Leone
A passion for humanity trumps fear or worry for many volunteers
Turning to traditional healers to help stop the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone
Burying Ebola’s victims in Sierra Leone
Ebola, snakes and witchcraft: Stopping the deadly disease in its tracks in West Africa
Community health volunteers bring health services to hard to reach communities
Red Cross nar Salone takes to the airwaves
Hygiene promotion is key to fighting cholera outbreak in Mabela
Learning new skills after the war in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone - Kalie’s story: respect and dreams after the war
Sierra Leone 20 years on - Land Rover and Red Cross rebuilding lives
Somalia
The fragile balance between life and death during Somali drought
In Pictures - Drought in Somalia
Somalia: Drought brings drop in some diseases, increase in others
The Last Drop: Water distributed by the Red Crescent saves lives in drought-stricken Somaliland
Somalia: Meeting maternal and child health needs in a complex operating environment
Delivering life-saving community healthcare services in fragile states
Fears of disease outbreaks follow the tropical cyclone in Somalia
Lives and livelihoods at stake following cyclone and floods in Somalia
Somali Red Crescent Society scales up efforts to curb polio in Somaliland
How breastfeeding helps save lives: focus on Somalia
Helping displaced people survive in the barren hills of Somaliland
Celebrating the value of volunteering in Somalia
South Africa
“I would have never managed to overcome the difficult situation if I did not have the support from Red Cross.” – Story of Sis D
Investing in prevention for better management and control of vector-borne disease outbreaks
"People would laugh at me." The stigma of having tuberculosis
Standing up to stigma by supporting others with multi drug-resistant tuberculosis
Volunteers on the frontline with South African Red Cross
South Africa Red Cross dispel sex workers myths in HIV education
Support ramps up in South Africa as TB awareness month draws to a close
Residents flee as heavy rains hit South Africa
First aid on South Africa’s deadly road network
Simple solutions to stop the deadly spread of TB in South Africa
Global commitment and local action will help us prepare for climate change
Counting the costs after a tornado ripped through Duduza settlement
If I had 10 million dollars…
South Africa: Addressing the high rate of TB
South Sudan
Risky sanitation = risk of cholera in South Sudan
"We cannot do our work if our own lives are at risk"
South Sudan Red Cross mobilizes volunteers to combat cholera in Juba
South Sudan: Safe water, the number one medicine
Red Cross team brings clean water and helps reduce cholera cases in South Sudan
South Sudan: Learning how to communicate and manage complaints during an ongoing conflict
South Sudan: Sanitation awareness, behaviour change crucial in the fight against cholera
Tackling cholera outbreaks in South Sudan
South Sudan: Red Cross implements measures to prevent the spread of cholera in Torit
Rains, food crisis and a continuing conflict: South Sudan battles with a cholera outbreak
The atrocities of conflict in South Sudan and the struggle to rebuild
Engaging with women’s groups to improve access to community-based health in South Sudan
The scars of conflict on the youth of South Sudan
South Sudan Red Cross responds to cholera outbreak
South Sudan: Where trees and rivers have become home for hundreds of thousands of displaced families
Building resilience in South Sudan: a female farmer’s success story
The new normal in South Sudan
Bringing clean water to thousands displaced by violence
Interview: “Peace must prevail for the country to emerge from this crisis”
Thousands of South Sudanese seek refuge in neighbouring countries
Taking preventative action to ward off disease outbreak in South Sudan
Making a difference in the fight against polio in South Sudan
Independence brings its own challenges as thousands return to South Sudan
A new national society but with experienced faces
New Red Cross society goes out on its first mission
Setting a path for development in South Sudan
Sudan
Heavy rains and flash floods in Sudan
One family’s flight from conflict in South Sudan
Shifting weather patterns catch villagers off guard in northern Sudan
Child friendly spaces can be the remedy to untold fears
The joy and frustration of working on restoring family links
Sudan: Displaced families use camp life to better themselves
Bringing health care closer to flood-affected families in Sudan
Rains come after 19 years, causing havoc for unprepared families
Sudan: We lost everything in the floods
Ensuring safe maternal and child health for returnees in Sudan
Celebrating young volunteers at a camp for flood victims in Sudan
One family’s lucky escape after flash floods leave Sudan in chaos
Rebuilding life: the story of a returnee family in Sudan
Sudan: a mother and her newborn reunited after escaping conflict
Drinking rain water to survive in South Kordofan
Saving lives makes you strong
Red Crescent volunteers first on the scene following Sudan clashes
Swaziland
Animal bones and rusty tin cans help reduce food insecurity in Swaziland
A text message helps families in Swaziland survive ongoing drought
Kicking off to kick out HIV in Swaziland
Tanzania
Red Cross doctor: "Our primary goal is to save lives."
Using music and dance to improve health in a Tanzanian refugee camp
Pregnant in a refugee camp
One nurse's impact on a future generation of refugees
On call with a refugee camp ambulance
Relocated refugees look for stability amid the chaos
Experience is a vital commodity when welcoming new refugees
I lost my son during the storms
Better than pen and paper: innovative software improves disaster response in Tanzania
Helping Burundian refugees through the skilful act of listening
Two families struggling to survive as refugees in Tanzania
“It’s in our blood to help.” Tanzania Red Cross volunteers answer the call to help Burundian refugees
Fleeing home once more – families flee Burundi in search of safety
“We built the cholera clinic in one day.”
Returning to Tanzania, again, as a refugee
Saadi Juma - Volunteer, Tanzania Red Cross Society
Mauredi Nathondi - Volunteer, Tanzania Red Cross Society
Burundian refugees wait anxiously for their journey to safety to be over
Helping families build their resilience in the aftermath of a disaster
Teaching safe sex and first aid – peer to peer in Tanzania
How tuning in to the radio is saving lives in Tanzania
Securing loans for a brighter future in Tanzania
Fifty years of saving lives and strengthening communities in Tanzania
Tanzania: Fighting malaria one bed net at a time
Tanzania: Little Mtiki’s fight against malaria
Warding off crocodiles and other water dangers in Lake Victoria, Tanzania
Staff and volunteers work through the night to rescue people under a collapsed building
Building resilience to drought in sub-Saharan Africa
Tanzanian Red Cross National Society volunteers involved in rescue and recovery after ferry tragedy in Zanzibar
Volunteers on the scene of Tanzania ferry disaster
Tanzanian families reunited after explosions
Togo
Preparing for climate change across francophone Africa
Uganda
First use of a drone by Red Cross in Africa highlights scale of humanitarian situation at Uganda's border with South Sudan
Volunteers on the front lines in Uganda refugee camps
Joy as a refugee family is reunited in Uganda
Picking up the pieces: one man’s hopes for his family
Alone and fleeing violence in South Sudan: The difficult journey being made by young children
Communities battling tuberculosis, HIV and isolation in Uganda
Battling to keep disease out of Uganda’s refugee camps
Fleeing to safety in Uganda, thousands of South Sudanese families need urgent support
Refugees by the thousands search for safety in Uganda
Fleeing to safety in Uganda: A refugee’s story
Uganda: New Red Cross boat is a lifeline for isolated islanders
Uganda: Building resilience through stronger houses
Uganda: Transit camp set up for refugees from Congo
Programme launched to reduce risk of disasters in growing African cities
Building respect and Red Cross branches in Uganda
Uganda: Volunteer action leads to enforcement of the Public Health Act
Uganda: the power of prevention during epidemic outbreaks
Uganda Red Cross responding to Ebola outbreak in Western part of the country
18 feared dead and thousands more at risk following landslides
Searching out sustainable solutions to deal with the effects of climate change
Uganda Red Cross water and sanitation projects bring relief to rural communities
Zambia
Zambia Red Cross Society provides assistance to over 1,000 asylum seekers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Emergency simulation exercise prepares Zambia Red Cross and its partners in emergency response
Zambia: Red Cross volunteers play a key role to meeting vaccination target of over 6M children
Zambia: A sigh of relief for elementary students struggling without water during dry spell
Once upon a saga - Zambia, day two
Zambia: How small animal rearing is giving hope to hungry families
Once upon a saga - Zambia
Zambia: Families and animals now have separate water sources
“With my vegetable garden, I am now able to support my family.”
Embracing new technology for data collection in Zambia
Zambia Red Cross a ‘global champion’ in climate games
Flood survivors in Zambia pull together to support their own
Zimbabwe
In Pictures: Zimbabwe drought lingers on
Zimbabwe: Curbing hunger through mobile technology
Hungry and living with HIV/AIDS
An orphan’s struggles to put food on the table in Zimbabwe
Hunger stalks Zimbabwean families
Starting again after the floods in Zimbabwe
Trading sexual favours for food and school fees in Zimbabwe
Using a playground to help children cope with trauma
A grandmother’s struggle to feed four grandchildren in drought-prone Zimbabwe
Heavily pregnant, scared and displaced in flooded Zimbabwe
“Surviving day by day” with hunger and HIV
“Small things” cause big issues for the flood affected in Zimbabwe
Now that's how you choose a husband!
Finding a way to survive in Zimbabwe
Behind the scenes with first aid volunteers in Zimbabwe
Red Cross volunteers ready to assist at polling stations across Zimbabwe
It is not only one person that makes the difference, it is the entire community
A volunteer with a bicycle can save lives
Lost education, lost futures: the hidden consequences of food insecurity
Getting the balance right: access to good water and sanitation can transform communities
Americas
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Inicio de la segunda fase del programa regional de liderazgo en la ciudad de Buenos Aires
IFRC Continues to Strengthen National Society Capacity in Zika Response
Building partnerships for effective response to emergencies
Argentina Red Cross works together with the community of Pergamino
Flooding on the river coasts and northern Argentina
Bahamas
In Pictures: Bahamas - Hurricane Matthew
Families evacuated during Hurricane Matthew. Lisa and Exanna´s experience
Bahamas Red Cross deploys disaster response teams as powerful Hurricane Matthew arrives
The Future of Disaster Management in the Caribbean
Bahamas Red Cross Responds to Hurricane Joaquin
Disaster network demonstrates the power of preparation in the Caribbean
Barbados
Caribbean Red Cross Societies Launch Free Life-Saving Multi-Hazard Mobile App
Belize
Belize is recovering from the Tropical Cyclone Earl
Hurricane Earl hits Belize
Humanitarians meet in the Caribbean to review and update contingency plans for Hurricane season
Leading by example to bring comfort to those in distress
Bolivia
Bolivian Red Cross and IFRC visit border between Bolivia and Brazil
Bolivia: Resilience, drive and a deep love of home in the wake of deadly floods
National plan launched to assist thousands affected by flooding across Bolivia
Bolivia: floods and landslides leave thousands vulnerable
Brazil
Behavioral changes are gradual and involved
The Zika campaign has reached more than 10000 people in the Olympic Games
President of the Brazilian Red Cross will carry the Olympic torch
Technology in the hand and in the sky helps prevent the spread of Zika
The trials of being pregnant during a Zika outbreak
Volunteers demonstrate their true value at the Rio+20 summit
Canada
Americas Region Adopts Its First Disaster Risk Reduction Plan
Ignite Stage: IFRC is putting communities at the center of our work
High-Risk Populations Are Agents of Change for Disaster Risk Reduction
Volunteers as a mobilizing force in disaster risk reduction processes
IFRC Declaration in the Fifth Regional DRR Platform
Media Advisory: Fifth Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas
Howard Arfin awarded for decades of Red Cross service
Chile
Earthquake Tsunami in Chile Response Action Plan Approved
Chilean Red Cross responds to earthquake
Chilean Red Cross Initial Report on Earthquake
Chile 8.3 earthquake
Supporting efforts for the recovery process in Northern Chile
Pioneering unit brings societies together for better psychosocial support
Living on the court
Living in shelters
Devastating fire in Valparaiso Chile to spur major humanitarian needs
Preparedness saved lives Chile but needs are still significant after major earthquake
Red Cross activates alert after 8.2 Earthquake in Chile
Three years after a devastating earthquake, the Chilean Red Cross is stronger and more prepared
Family rescued amid the chaos and confusion of a forest fire
Chilean First Lady praises volunteers responding to devastating forest fires
Colombia
Partner Coordination and Community Engagement are Key in Addressing Zika in Colombia
My biggest achievement is building awareness about Zika
Training of Trainers: Expanding National Societies' Capacity in Zika Response
The Commitment of Jennifer Diaz to her Community
Colombian Red Cross provides humanitarian aid on Venezuelan border
Victims of Weapons Contamination Still Standing
A town of peace amid conflict
Corinto, a thriving land in search of peace
Death cannot be a daily occurrence
Driving the agenda for urban planning and development
Colombian Red Cross: Building capacity in hard to reach communities
How the Colombian Red Cross fulfilled its mission in 2011
Colombia takes step in the right direction with new disaster law
Costa Rica
Youth Commission meeting
Cuban migrants praise the humanitarian work of the Costa Rican Red Cross
Volunteers help kick-off U17 women’s World Cup in Costa Rica
Saving lives through community outreach in the fight against dengue
Cuba
Cuba: The struggle to recover from Hurricane Sandy seven months on
Volunteer resilience shines through, even in the wake of a hurricane
Isaac’s aftermath proves the value of preparedness in Cuba
Dominica
Dominica Emergency appeal after Tropical Storm Erika
Relief efforts by the Dominica Red Cross Society underway
Emergency response: Dominica´s recovery
Dominican Republic
Dominican Red Cross Responds to Floods
Prevention is already a part of our daily routine
Heavy rainy season in Latin America and the Caribbean could cause significant outbreaks
Dominican Republic: Safe driving and effective fleet management
Communities and the Red Cross continue the battle against cholera
Ecuador
One year after earthquake, Red Cross Red Crescent has supported thousands of families to rebuild their lives
I know that I will make it, even if it takes me a year to recover
I wanted to join the Red Cross because it is a solidary movement and I want to be part of it
Growth, climate change, migration are main urban challenges, IFRC tells Habitat III
Being a volunteer is a rewarding vocation
I will sleep soundly at night knowing that soon my family will have a decent house to live in
Everything is going to be alright, something better is yet to come
In Pictures: Ecuadorian Red Cross support after the earthquake
Ecuador se levanta
Safe water supply system in the Community of La Cabuya
Life Story: Carlos Julio, Ecuadorian Red Cross volunteer
President Konoé’s visit to Ecuador: The strength of the Red Cross is its volunteers
A little box that brings joy
Proof of resilience
Eat well, recover well – Ecuadorian Cuisine helping families recover
Taking care of Ecuador’s elderly after earthquake
Heroes don’t save lives, everyday people do
To have nothing and still have much to give
Boxes of Hope for Ecuador
The desire to help others cannot be stopped by an earthquake
Ecuadorian Red Cross Blood Bank Holding Steady In Aftermath of Earthquake
Ecuador: “The most important thing is health”
First aid flight arrives in Ecuador carrying 60 tons of aid
Ecuador: Red Cross responds to deadly earthquake
Ecuadorian Red Cross inaugurates Medical Emergencies and Prehospital Care Reference Centre
Drought in Ecuador leaves farmers facing financial hardship
Silent Disasters: Floods bring additional challenges to vulnerable communities in Ecuador
El Salvador
Psychosocial Support Training Is an Essential Component in Zika Response
El Salvador Pilots an Inter-disciplinary Workshop on Community-based Surveillance and Data Collection
The project goes past Zika, it brings our communities together
Zika Training of Trainers Workshop
Zika virus: trapping the threat of disease
RCRC Magazine correspondents visit the Salvadorian Red Cross
Red Cross takes action in the fight against Dengue and Chikungunya amid alarming number of cases in El Salvador
Salvadorian Red Cross: Awareness and knowledge is key in curbing dengue
Spreading the first aid message to the media
El Salvador: Vigilance and education to combat dengue in communities
Taking measures to prevent the spread of mosquitoes that transmits dengue
Reference Centre for Institutional Disaster Preparedness in El Salvador
Grenada
At the Water’s Edge: The Nature Conservancy works with the Grenada Red Cross Society on environmental resilience
Guatemala
DREF for landslide in Guatemala approved
Guatemalan Red Cross responds to landslide
Guatemalan Red Cross continues providing assistance to those affected by the earthquake
Dynamic children’s games promote dengue prevention in Guatemala
Volunteers lead in the promotion of HIV testing and treatment in Latin America
Psychosocial support in San Martin Jilotepeque
Tireless volunteers put training into practice following earthquake
Saving lives and inspiring volunteers during storms in Guatemala
Guyana
Floods in Guyana
Haiti
The Government of Haiti recognizes the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
In-Pictures - Red Cross aid distributions following Hurricane Matthew
“Every doctor and nurse I met in Haiti was a hurricane survivor” – An interview with Dr. Lynda Redwood Campbell
Learning from the mistakes of the past
Sharing water, the gift of life, in Haiti
Qatar Red Crescent Active in Haiti Emergency Operation after Hurricane Matthew
Haiti Red Cross volunteers prepare for cholera vaccination campaign
In-Pictures - Hurrican Matthew - Shelter toolkit distribution
In Pictures - Hurricane Matthew: water and sanitation, hygiene and cholera prevention
Cholera prevention with the Red Cross in Haiti shows results
Staying dry from the rain: Red Cross improves living conditions for families affected by Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew: the IFRC regional director for the Americas takes a lead to strengthen partnership and cooperation
In-pictures - Hurricane Matthew: Red Cross Red Crescent relief items reaching Jérémie
In-pictures - Hurricane Matthew: Relief Reaches Haitians in Need
Coastal communities struggling to recover from Matthew
No more homes to return to
Stories, in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
Red Cross aid flight arrives to Haiti
Needs remain huge in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew
In-pictures - Hurricane Matthew ravaged southwest of Haiti
Haiti more resilient communities
Canadian Red Cross helps rebuild Health Care in Haiti
Reconstruction of the Santa Rosa Lima school for girls
IFRC Americas Regional Director visits Port-au-Prince
Five years on: Haitian communities take health into their own hands
Five years on: Haitian communities are better sheltered
Community engagement is vital for Haiti’s chikungunya prevention campaign
Red Cross working with Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health to stop the spread of chikungunya virus
Saving lives every day in Haiti through blood donation
Haiti Red Cross Society prepares for the hurricane season
Haitian Red Cross celebrates 82 years of service
Communicating with beneficiaries – Haiti shares its lessons with Liberia
Red Cross Telefon Kwa Wouj reaches 2 million callers in two years
Fighting diseases with clean water and sanitation
Haiti offers a lesson of solidarity with Syria
Looking beyond the tragedy: Information sharing for a better future
Looking beyond the tragedy: building healthier communities
Looking beyond the tragedy: Planning for a future of work
Looking beyond the tragedy: Moving back home after four years
Eradicating cholera on the island of Hispaniola
Toilets in Haiti: the importance of social and cultural factors in construction and use
Simple technology becomes a symbol of resilience for a community determined to thrive
Preparedness keeps Haitians safe as Tropical Storm Chantal weakens
Report shows the benefit of two-way communication after a disaster
Shattering gender roles and showing the way in Haiti
Violence prevention: Looking beyond the immediate impact of major or ‘silent’ disasters
A new home and a new business after two years under canvas
Moving on to safer life after two years in a camp
In search of a new life, one woman lost almost everything
Life continues to get better two years after leaving the camp
Knowledge is the best weapon in the fight against HIV discrimination
Appeal launched after catastrophic agricultural losses in Haiti
Emergency appeal launched as Hurricane Sandy devastates local food supplies
Haiti braces for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy
Building on the successful foundation of psychosocial support in Haiti
Distributing dignity: a safe space for women after the storm
Teams mobilize to assist families in the path of Tropical Storm Isaac
Volunteers prepare as tropical storm Isaac approaches quake-stricken Haiti
Families begin making the move from camp to community
Red Cross takes to the streets and airwaves with the vaccination message
Putting information on TB into the hands of those who need it
New beginnings in Haiti after a long time under canvas
Water proves to be a lifeline as Haitians take control of their future
Skills, ideas and dedication can help rebuild a country
Women protecting their families and preparing for the future
Red Cross focuses on shelter and livelihoods to restore family life in Delmas
Earthquake response helps to build shelters, walls and communities
Pioneering better emergency communications in Haiti
Building a better future in Haiti
Haitian Red Cross volunteers ready to respond
Family homes offer the chance of a new life in Haiti
A letter from Port-au-Prince
Fighting malaria with technology
Gethro Philbert: “I couldn’t find work anywhere until the Red Cross started building shelters”
Honduras
Community Action on Zika Project Conducts a Baseline on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices around Zika
There is always work in the North
Budgeting for emergency response
Volunteer profile - Honduras Red Cross
Honduran Red Cross provides vital support during mine accident rescue and recovery operation
Partnership to facilitate response to increased cases of dengue in Honduras
Making life easier for people who have lost everything in Honduras
Jamaica
Sandy’s strong winds destroy homes and livelihoods in Jamaica
Mexico
The Red Cross Movement calls on States to address the growing indifference to the needs of migrants
Once more, walls and fences are dividing the world
Why the Strongest Hurricane on Record Was No Catastrophe
IFRC Secretary General praises the work of the Mexican Red Cross in its 105th Anniversary
Mexican Red Cross ambulance service and volunteers bridging the healthcare gap
Mexican Red Cross distributes aid following hurricane Odile
Nayarit and Jalisco to support people affected by Hurricane Odile
Spontaneous volunteers inspire the Red Cross action in Mexico
Mobilizing the National Societies in the name of road safety
Red Cross action on the road to saving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean
Nicaragua
In Pictures - Students are Agents of Change When It Comes to Fighting Zika
Nicaraguan Red Cross unites in a fight against Chikungunya
World Blood Donor Day: Working towards 100 per cent
Education and community sensitization are the key to preventing dengue
New operations centre looks forward to the next 150 years of humanitarian action
Panama
Animated Video for Zika Virus Prevention
Working on a New Capacity Building Strategy for the Zika Response
Allies to the emergency
We All Make a Community
Lessons Learnt and Best Practices in Zika Virus Response
First Lady of Panama expresses interest in establishing a Red Cross Humanitarian logistics hub in Panama
Protect Humanity
Panamanian Red Cross uses new technology to streamline distribution of humanitarian aid
Monument to Red Cross heroes unveiled in Panama
Paraguay
Paraguayan Red Cross Responds to Massive Flooding
Paraguay floods (June 2014)
Coming Home The Struggle To Move On
Humanitarian support in Paraguay much more than an in kind donation
Paraguayan Red Cross and ‘Scissor hands’ volunteers work together to support those affected by floods
In Pictures - Paraguay Floods
Shelter and human settlements specialist travels to Paraguay to support flood response operation
Is Paraguay facing a new silent disaster
Regional Response Unit specialized in Water and Sanitation to travel to Paraguay
Floods in Paraguay
Floods in Paraguay leave 200,000 people affected
While hoping for rain, communities receive support the Red Cross
Restoring dignity and giving women prisoners a hope of a future
Paraguay: Red Cross leads prevention as dengue strikes
Peru
Forty tons of humanitarian aid arrive in Peru to support the action of the Peruvian Red Cross
Red Cross readies forecast-based action as heavy rains blamed on El Niño lash Peru
Red Cross responds to cold wave in Peru
Peruvian Red Cross helps create new smart phone app “Reporta Salud”
Effects of cold weather inspire innovative approach to relief in Peru
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Selwyn Lavia: a beneficiaty story
Saint Vincent and Grenadines Red Cross continues working on the recovery after the recent floods
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Red Cross hosts Strategic Workshop to Map Communities by Vulnerabilities
A wet Christmas to end the year in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean
Surinam
Trinidad And Tobago
Caribbean preparatory meeting for hurricane season
Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society recognized for 10 years of vital HIV and AIDS work
United States
Severe Weather and Rain Threaten – Red Cross Responds
Louisiana flooding the worse natural disaster in the US since Superstorm Sandy in 2012
Red Cross Helps Across Multiple States After Deadly Storms
From Washington to Rwanda: Let the Mapping Begin
Volunteers and staff providing relief and support following mudslide
Red Cross releases Hurricane Sandy anniversary report
Volunteers work through the night to support families affected by tornadoes
Tornado devastates large parts of the United States Midwest
American Red Cross in action following explosions in Boston
Turning up the volume on the ‘most exposed’ silent disaster of 2012
Millions without power, thousands in shelters in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Preparing to support millions of people as hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast
Preparedness initiatives in Latin America and Caribbean
Planning for Isaac’s landfall, seven years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina
AIDS2012: Stop the spread, spread the word
HIV and AIDS: The legacy of the changing values
Wildfires force hundreds into Red Cross shelters in Colorado and New Mexico
Declaration points to a future focus on key affected populations in global HIV and AIDS response
Red Cross responds to tornado destruction in Missouri
Uruguay
Venezuela
International Instructors Provide Zika-Related Training with the Venezuelan Red Cross
Asia Pacific
Afghanistan
IFRC launches 2016 World Disasters Report in Afghanistan
Marastoons offer a safe haven for the homeless and vulnerable in Afghanistan
Severe snowstorms bring tragedy in Afghanistan and PakistanSevere snowstorms bring tragedy in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Escape from Kunduz
Concern mounts as winter sets in across quake-affected regions
Earthquake relief efforts gather pace in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Red Crescent societies join rescue efforts after 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks Afghanistan
Hygiene promotion improves the health of communities in Afghanistan
Afghan Red Crescent responds to devastating avalanche across the country
Mainstreaming gender through cooperation, not competition
Afghanistan: Deadly landslide in Badakhshan
Afghanistan: Female volunteers make healthcare services accessible to women in remote villages
Surprise downpour causes flash floods in Kabul
Red Crescent responds to devastating floods in northern Afghanistan
Putting women at the centre of community health programmes
Keeping 2,000 families warm through the coldest winter for 15 years
Communities prepare to halt future outbreaks on Cholera
Australia
UN recognition for Australian Red Cross disaster resilience work and private sector collaboration
Red Cross celebrates 100 years in Australia
Bushfires bring devastation to Australia’s Blue Mountains
Charting the path from evacuation to recovery
Training to make National Societies more resilient to future shocks
After tornadoes and floods, the Red Cross provides constant support in Queensland
Helping to reunite families and provide medical care during bushfires in Tasmania
Unprecedented floods force thousands from their homes in Australia
Bangladesh
Living a life of uncertainty
Red Crescent provides relief for displaced communities in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar as living conditions worsen
Turning knowledge into habits in rural Bangladesh
Living on dangerous lands
River erosion – a silent disaster in Bangladesh
Snakes, floods and the struggle for food
IFRC launches emergency appeal to help thousands in Bangladesh struck by monsoon floods
Monsoon floods threaten Bangladesh communities
Cyclone Roanu – holding on for life in Bangladesh
Thousands in Bangladesh face a daily struggle for survival in the aftermath of Cyclone Roanu
Counting the cost of Cyclone Roanu
Surviving Cyclone Roanu
Red Cross prepares for further flooding and landslides as Cyclone Roanu bears down on Bangladesh and Myanmar
Late rains prolong floods misery in southern Bangladesh
Red Crescent brings safe water to families displaced by flooding in Bangladesh
Bangladesh steps up help for people affected by multiple disasters
Thousands evacuated as Tropical Cyclone Komen hits Bangladesh
Flash floods and deadly landslides leave hundreds of thousands stranded in Bangladesh
New radio show in Bangladesh puts the Red Crescent in touch with communities
Floods leave a trail of destruction in rural Bangladesh
Red Crescent volunteers continue the search for the missing after Bangladesh ferry disaster
A year after Rana Plaza: a first aid volunteer story
Bangladesh: The cyclone is coming!
Picking up the pieces after Cyclone Mahasen in Bangladesh
IFRC launches emergency appeal following Cyclone Mahsen
Managing the dead, caring for the living – Red Crescent volunteers continue rescue efforts after Dhaka building collapse
Building collapse in Dhaka: volunteers involved in search and rescue
Violent tornado leaves families without shelter
Bangladesh: rebuilding lives and livelihoods after the storm has passed
Violent storm hits Bangladesh: kills 31 with 1,500 missing
Families struggle to rebuild homes and livelihoods following floods
IFRC launches emergency appeal for flood ravaged Bangladesh
Red Crescent volunteers save lives and following days of rain and floods
110 dead and thousands more affected by floods and landslides in Bangladesh
Flooding leaves thousands homeless in Bangladesh villages
Bangladesh: IFRC launches emergency appeal as floods worsen over 1.5 million people affected
Bangladesh: Thousands displaced by floods in need of food and shelter
Bangladesh: Red Crescent helps cyclone survivors get back on their feet
Brunei Darussalam
In pictures - Getting ready for the real thing: Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent prepares for disasters
Cambodia
Cambodia: promoting preparedness in communities where floods are inevitable
Flood survivor reunited with family in Cambodia’s Kompong Thom province
Response continues as flood waters ravage Cambodia
Cambodian Red Cross responds to the needs of thousands flooded out of their homes
Cambodian Red Cross president champions mother and child health
China
IFRC Secretary General visits China to discuss increased cooperation on international relief
Red Cross provides relief as heavy rains cause floods and landslides in Southern China
Red Cross helps victims of China tornado
Mushroom magic brings profits for earthquake survivor
IFRC President draws attention to the growing humanitarian role of the Red Cross Society of China
Red Cross responds as warehouse explosions in Tianjin leave at least 114 dead and hundreds injured
Typhoon Soudelor causes widespread damage in China
Red Cross provides relief in China’s flood-affected regions
Red Cross provides psychosocial support after Hunan ferry accident
Red Cross launches third phase of tuberculosis programme in Shanxi
Red Cross loan saves a family from ruin
Red Cross volunteers build community resilience in Xianjiang
Shelter Toolkits Distributed to Earthquake Victims in Ludian
IFRC Asia Pacific conference concludes with ‘The Beijing Call for Innovation’
IFRC calls for greater innovation in tackling escalating humanitarian challenges in Asia Pacific
Young humanitarians in action prior to the 9th Asia Pacific Regional Conference
Nanjing: Turning Young Athletes into Humanitarian Ambassadors
Specialist teams scale-up efforts to help earthquake survivors in Yunnan, China
The race to rescue survivors after Yunnan quake in China
Red Cross teams struggle to reach China quake survivors
Over 5.5 million people affected by largest typhoon to hit China in 40 years
Red Cross TB Project relieves the suffering of “Consumption Disease”
Red Cross psychosocial support helps lift shadow of China knife attack
China Red Cross helps to comfort survivors of brutal knife killings
Essential supplies and medical support arrive following earthquake in Gansu, China
Making a difference to people’s lives: Red Cross helps community resilience in China
Influenza: Are we ready for a severe pandemic?
Transforming livelihoods five years after the Sichuan quake
Specialist teams helping survivors in Sichuan following earthquake
A mix of optimism and anxiety after Sichuan earthquake
Volunteers undertake search and rescue in Sichuan after earthquake
Hong Kong Red Cross provides emotional support to ferry disaster survivors
China Red Cross rushes help to remote quake hit area
Beijing Red Cross rescue teams move in to help flood survivors
EU’s top humanitarian official stresses cooperation and learning with National Society
Helping the most vulnerable in Sichuan build a sustainable livelihood
Psychosocial seeds bear fruit in Sichuan
Community health volunteers empower the young and old to help themselves
From toilet to table – sanitation solutions that help feed the rural poor
Red Cross Society of China deploys emergency water unit in flood hit province
China: flood woes follow drought
Red Cross fixes schools and brings water to remote villages
Survivors seek new livelihoods in Transformed Landscape
Red Cross Psychosocial work goes beyond disaster needs in Sichuan
China: Communities transformed three years on from Sichuan earthquake
China: Red Cross project contributes to preventing MDR-TB
China case study: harm reduction
China web story: harm reduction
Cook Islands
Cook Islanders struggle to adapt to creeping climate change
Cook Islands Red Cross: Integrating NCD activities into existing programming
Fiji
Red Cross fights spikes in dengue across the Pacific
Taken in 24 hours: Rebuilding after Winston
One Year After Winston, Fiji Red Cross has helped 77,000 people
Back to school after Cyclone Winston
Rebuilding what Winston destroyed
Fiji Red Cross adopts a holistic approach on hard-hit Koro Island
Reducing vulnerability in Pacific communities – FINPAC
Fiji Red Cross’s first ever spring water protection project
Six months on – a new beginning for victims of tropical Cyclone Winston
Blog - The village that’s “Stronger than Winston”.
Six months after Tropical Cyclone Winston – Red Cross focuses on building back safer communities in Fiji
Tailor-made toilets boost morale in cyclone-ravaged Fiji
100 days on from Tropical Cyclone Winston – Red Cross calls for more support as thousands struggle to recover
Red Cross message brings good news after Cyclone Winston
Psychological first aid helps heal the wounds of Cyclone Winston
In-pictures: Fiji – Tropical Cyclone Winston
Elmo and Grover help Fijian children forget about Tropical Cyclone Winston
Stories of resilience and survival emerge from remote Fijian villages
Clean water and sanitation reaches remote villages struck by Cyclone Winston
In-pictures - Cyclone Winston: Fiji Red Cross psychosocial support activities
Red Cross ready to respond as flash floods strand thousands in Fiji
Emergency shelter remains top priority amongst Fiji cyclone survivors
One month on from Tropical Cyclone Winston needs remain huge
Red Cross provides psycho-social support to the communities affected by Cyclone Winston
Recovering from Cyclone Winston with tools, tarpaulins and some Fijian ingenuity
Red Cross helps reunite families separated by Cyclone Winston
Relief starts to reach Fiji’s remote communities, but more needed
Fiji Red Cross volunteers reach out to communities devastated by Cyclone Winston
In-pictures - Fiji: Cyclone Winston
Red Cross mobilises relief efforts as Cyclone Winston leaves a trail of destruction across Fiji
Red Cross responds as Cyclone Winston bears down on Fiji
Pacific Red Cross volunteers trained and mobilised to support communities
In pictures - Fiji Red Cross preparedness activities
Red Cross societies organize rapid response as Cyclone Evan hammers Samoa and Fiji
Red Cross on alert as flood-ravaged Fiji braces for Cyclone Daphne
Thousands forced from their homes following floods and landslides
India
Putting words into action: Red Cross Red Crescent highlights its priorities in Asia Pacific during AMCDRR 2016
Millions in South Asia hit by floods and landslides after severe monsoon rains
Powerful earthquake rocks north-east India and beyond
Indian Red Cross helps reunite families separated by worst flooding in decades
Midnight evacuations in flood-hit South India
Poorest hit hardest by south India floods
Obituary: Dr Satya Paul Agarwal, Indian Red Cross Society
Monsoon floods take their toll on millions across India
Indian Red Cross responds to floods across six states
Indian fisher-women regaining their livelihoods after the 2004 tsunami
Community volunteers help to ensure the effectiveness of TB treatment in India
In pictures - World TB Day
Indian Red Cross sailing the last mile to reach flood-affected people
Preparedness saved thousands of lives during Cyclone Phailin; now the recovery begins
Indian Red Cross braced for potential impact of Cyclone Phailin
Indian Red Cross provides clean water and relief supplies in Uttarakhand
Rescue and relief operations continue following floods in Uttarkhand, northern India
Flash floods bring devastation to Uttarkhand in northern India
Young volunteers explain importance of vaccination in India
India: Volunteers bring TB support to communities
Blanket distributions in response to extreme weather across India
Monsoon rains wreak havoc in Assam
UN Secretary General meets with Red Cross to discuss humanitarian needs in South Asia
Indian Red Cross volunteers bring the human touch to the fight against tuberculosis
Cyclone Thane brings a tragic beginning to the new year for residents of Cuddalore
Sikkim: Volunteers reaching the unreachable following quake and landslides
Over two million people affected by fresh floods in Odisha
Himalayan earthquake prompts three nation Red Cross response
Emergency appeal launched after devastating floods in India
Indonesia
Innovators take to the stage with ideas for building community resilience towards flooding and other disasters
Indonesian Red Cross provides psychosocial support for children affected by Aceh earthquake
Indonesian Red Cross scale-up Aceh earthquake relief efforts
Indonesian Red Cross deploys emergency teams to support search and rescue and relief efforts following Aceh earthquake
Flash floods and landslides strike West Java, displacing thousands
Red Cross works hand in hand with communities to provide safe drinking water
Red Cross helps flood-prone communities through traditional and modern approaches
Heavy rain triggers floods and landslides in Indonesia
Striving to provide protection for overseas domestic workers
Red Cross continues to support haze-hit communities in Indonesia
Red Cross sends aid for Mt Sinabung
Red Cross first on the scene after plane crash in Indonesia
Red Cross provides health and psychosocial services to grieving family members
Multiple disasters displace thousands in Indonesia
Indonesia: Red Cross responds to 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Aceh
Thousands leave their homes following floods in Jakarta
Communities come first – charting a new direction for disaster risk reduction
Indonesian Red Cross Society in action as earthquake causes panic in Aceh
Indonesia: six months on from volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunami
Japan
Kumamoto earthquake evacuees face months of hardship ahead
IFRC President visits Red Cross earthquake relief efforts in Kumamoto
Japanese Red Cross provides medical and psychosocial aid to thousands of Kumamoto earthquake evacuees
Japanese Red Cross deploys additional relief teams to cope with rising humanitarian needs after Kumamoto earthquakes
Japanese Red Cross Society at the forefront of Kumamoto earthquake emergency response efforts
Life slowly returns to normal for Fukushima tsunami survivors
Great East Japan earthquake and Tsunami turns disaster victim into Red Cross volunteer
Care continues for the elderly survivors of the Great East Japan and Earthquake
Five years after the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, Red Cross recovery efforts continue.
Nordic walking helps survivors of the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami cope with trauma and depression
Severe flooding forces thousands to flee their homes in Japan
Red Cross Red Crescent reiterates its call for Nuclear Disarmament
Hiroshima survivor’s dream of a nuclear weapons-free world
Interview with Mrs. Keiko Ogura
Japanese Red Cross Society signs service cooperation agreement with Japanese Coast Guard
Empress Shôken Fund announces grant recipients for 2015
UN-Habitat and Red Cross to partner on Post-Disaster housing
Agreement reached on new global framework for disaster risk reduction
IFRC and UN system to enhance cooperation on community resilience
IFRC calls for vulnerable communities to remain centre stage in negotiations on post-2015 disaster risk reduction framework
IFRC announces ‘One Billion Coalition for Resilience’ at World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
Lethal Pacific storm marks start of Sendai disaster conference, as IFRC and UN call for 'unprecedented cooperation' on climate
World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction casts spotlight on preparedness for technological disasters
Four years on from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami – Efforts continue to decontaminate Fukushima
Four years on from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami - A new school for the children of Yamada
In pictures - Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami – 4 years on
Earthquake survivors meet during the Kobe Luminaire
IFRC Secretary General visits Fukushima communities to see the vital work of the Japanese Red Cross Society
Japanese Red Cross medical teams join rescue efforts following Mount Ontake volcanic eruption
Thousands flee landslides and flash floods in Hiroshima
Typhoon Neoguri challenges preparedness and Japanese Red Cross support
Three years after the tsunami, the Red Cross is supporting long-term recovery
Moving on with their lives, supported by Red Cross
Red Cross-supported train line connects community
Gaining strength from the disaster
Safe and secure in new Red Cross home
Building a new life after the disaster
Red Cross emotional support continues
Japan tsunami three year anniversary - infographics
Japan tsunami three year anniversary - videos
In pictures - Japan triple disaster: Three year commemoration
Japan: Red Cross helps islanders after worst typhoon in a decade
Lessons from Fukushima: Japanese Red Cross digital archive goes live
Japan: The trauma of a tsunami is still fresh for survivors
Japan: Paying a return visit to one family who survived the tsunami
A powerful call for the elimination of nuclear weapons
Two years on, new psychological stresses emerge amongst survivors of Japan’s triple disaster
Reviving Ishinomaki’s seaweed industry - Takehiko Nanbu’s story
Red Cross to support children’s mental health care in disaster-hit prefecture
Partnership with Japan provides new tools to help most vulnerable
The difficult task of rebuilding a town amid an uncertain future
Fukushima grapples with re-building
Helping to ease minds on radiation
Grief remains but smiles return 18 months after the tsunami
Radiation checks reassure Fukushima residents on food safety
Summer camp gives Fukushima kids change of scene and some new experiences
Volunteers and staff mobilise for landslide and flood-hit communities
Family and community tensions make a return to Fukushima more difficult for some
The extraordinary challenge of a school lunch in post-tsunami Fukushima
With the restrictions lifted in areas of Fukushima, some residents are returning home
Empress Shoken Fund: Supporting Red Cross Red Crescent work for 100 years
Recover, rebuild, return. The challenge facing many communities one year on
The long road to recovery one year on from the earthquake and tsunami
Japan anniversary – Diary 1 – Coming to terms with tragedy one year on from the earthquake and tsunami
Japan anniversary – Diary 2 – Tsunami children cope with parents stress
Japan anniversary – Diary 3 – The slow process of rebuilding a town and its businesses
Japan anniversary – Diary 4 – Assessing the uncertain future of a region blighted by a nuclear accident
Japan anniversary – Diary 5 – Finding hope amid worry in Fukushima
Japan anniversary – Diary 6 – Adjusting to a new life in the long shadow of Fukushima disaster
JAPAN SIX MONTHS ON DIARY 5: Psychosocial teams provide human contact
JAPAN SIX MONTHS ON DIARY 4: Disaster preparedness and living life to the full
JAPAN: Six Months on - Japanese Red Cross helps tsunami survivors face up to an uncertain Future
JAPAN SIX MONTHS ON – Diary 3: Volunteers show the value of fun for both young and old
JAPAN SIX MONTHS ON – Diary 2: People and produce bound together?
JAPAN SIX MONTHS ON - DIARY 1: Memories and an uncertain future
Japan Diary 5: Taking special care of the sick and elderly
Japan Diary 4: Helping children put disaster behind them
Japan Diary 3: Nursing students who would make Florence Nightingale proud
Japan Diary 2: Assistance steadily reaching those in need
Japan Diary 1: Red Cross helps survivors make themselves at home
Ishinomaki Red Cross Hospital – Ishinomaki’s lifeline
Red Cross supports people evacuated from radiation zone
Tsunami survivors take another step forward
Hitomi – a mother to the people in evacuation centre
Japan: Red Cross caregivers to strengthen their action as the country moves into early recovery phase
Japan: Red Cross intervenes as healthcare breakdown threatens tsunami survivors
Akiko Ito: 25 years spent serving humanity
On the road in Japan: bringing medical care to the lost and lonely
Japan: Hand washing alone can prevent most water-related diseases
Widening concern for the elderly as new needs continue to surface
Red Cross assists tsunami survivors moving into temporary shelters
The other side of Fukushima: “Radiation? Oh, that.”
Japan: hectic days are now the routine
When aid workers become disaster victims
Growing need for psychosocial support to earthquake victims in Kumamoto
Kiribati
Kiribati grandmother gets her first ever toilet
Choking baby saved by grandmother after first-aid course in Kiribati
Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of
IFRC President commends community resilience building efforts in Democratic People's Republic of Korea
In pictures: IFRC President shows solidarity with flood-affected victims in DPRK
A knock on the door saves lives but heralds tragedy
International partners pay tribute to DPRK Red Cross on its 70th anniversary
In Pictures: Severe floods in DPRK
Flood survivors in DPRK face creeping threats as winter closes in
Rescuers struggle to reach flood-hit communities in DPRK as humanitarian needs increase
IFRC Secretary General highlights humanitarian ‘challenges and solutions’ during DPRK visit
Building resilience and reducing the impact of disasters in Sinyang
Typhoon Goni leaves a trail of death and destruction across Asia Pacific
Seasonal rains cause extensive flooding in DPRK
Red Cross prepares to respond to the drought in DPRK
DPRK: Water and relief supplies support 10,000 people following severe floods
DPRK Red Cross volunteers help flood family cheat death
Red Cross food distributions help flood affected families in DPRK through hard times
Food and shelter needs still acute following floods in DPRK
The slow march from vulnerability to relative prosperity
Flood families face a wet and miserable winter
Villagers still struggle with food and shelter after floods
DPRK Red Cross helping to rebuild communities after floods
DPRK - Red Cross appeals for support as storms and flooding leave thousands homeless
Red Cross volunteer dies after heroic rescue
DPRK Red Cross helps flood hit-families
DPRK: Red Cross helps boost food security
Korea, Republic Of
Red Cross facilitates inter-Korean Family Reunions
Special Red Cross medical team provides services to affected communities in Nepal
Families in agonizing wait following ferry disaster in South Korea
Red Cross Red Crescent youth make their voices heard on migration
Korea: Making pastry and friends through the Red Cross
Red Cross helps African family as they seek a new life in Korea
IFRC President visits Korea to witness the development of a vital National Society
New agreement will help National Society raise its international response reputation
Taking diversity and multiculturalism into the classroom
Painting the town red to say thank you to the world’s blood donors
3,000 students join forces to create the world’s largest human blood drop
Red Cross volunteers respond to the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus
Overcoming the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus with the Red Cross
IFRC Secretary General commends humanitarian role of the Korean National Red Cross at 110th anniversary
IFRC inaugurates the Asia Pacific Reference Centre on Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience
Korean Red Cross hosts disaster risk management training for local governments and disaster risk management practitioners
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao Red Cross joins International Women’s Day celebration
IFRC President Konoé calls for increased cooperation on tackling disasters and strengthening community resilience during Lao PDR visit
Lao Red Cross provides relief to communities affected by flooding and landslides
The 2013 Laos Floods: Responding to a disaster through a unique peer-to-peer cooperation between National Societies
Building resilience to worsening seasonal floods in Laos
Thousands receive Lao Red Cross support in the wake of tropical storm Haima
Malaysia
Helping Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies to be better prepared for future disasters
Flood affected families in Malaysia face a bleak lunar new year
Thousands moved to evacuation centres as floods hit Malaysian East Coast
Asia Pacific returns to ‘ENSO neutral’ state, La Niña edges onto humanitarian radar
Red Crescent helps villagers prepare for the next flood
In Pictures - One year after Kelantan Floods
Caring for the elderly one year after Kelantan floods
Shelter needs intensify as the fasting month approaches
Asia Pacific countries prepare for future disasters
Red Crescent continues recovery efforts in Kelantan
Republic of Korea steps in with support for Malaysia floods response
Malaysian Red Crescent Society looks to ‘adopt’ villages following severe floods
More than 200,000 people displaced by worst flooding in decades
Building civil-military collaboration in Asia Pacific
Maldives
Maldivian Red Crescent mobilizes country-wide awareness campaign to combat severe influenza outbreak
Maldivian Red Crescent Responds to Malé Water Crisis
In pictures - Maldivian Red Crescent: Promoting 4 Healthy Habits
Returning to Dhuvaafaru, eight years on from the Indian Ocean Tsunami
Maldivian Red Crescent officially joins the IFRC at the 18th General Assembly
Marshall Islands, Republic of the
Humanitarian Diplomacy key for auxiliary relationship
Climate declaration recognizes the growing problems of changing weather in the Pacific
Pumping water from the Pacific as drought lingers in the Marshall Islands
Marshall Islanders endure food and water shortages as drought lingers
Micronesia, Federated States Of
Preparing for typhoon season in Micronesia
Communities begin to rebuild after Typhoon Maysak destroyed and damaged homes
Reaching remote communties with relief after Typhoon Maysak
State of emergency remains in force as Micronesia reels from aftermath of Typhoon Maysak
Mongolia
Red Cross respond as Mongolian herders struggle to survive winter Dzud amidst rising livestock deaths
Traditional Mongolian herder families endure another severe winter
Working with the most vulnerable girls and boys
Adapting to climate change to save Mongolia’s ancient herding culture
Red Cross steps in as children struggle to cope with impacts of Mongolian Dzud
Mongolia’s herders face a bleak future in the face of livestock losses
Displaced Mongolian herders destined for a life of deprivation in urban slums
Mongolia’s nomads struggle to survive as starvation decimates livestock herds
Mongolian herders desperate to save their animals
Disaster looms for nomadic herders in Mongolia
Former herders resort to dangerous illegal mining to earn a living
Extreme winter conditions threaten Mongolian herders
Red Cross and G-Mobile launch SMS system to deliver life-saving information across Mongolia
Bridging the sanitation gap in Asia Pacific
Mongolia: extreme cold forces families from traditional living to urban slums
Myanmar
Technology for health: improving health education through film
Rebuilding lives in Myanmar, six months after the floods
In Pictures - Myanmar, 6 months after the floods
Myanmar Red Cross supports Kachin landslide rescue operation
Recovery through cash – Myanmar 100 days after the floods
Red Cross volunteers in Myanmar bring hope and aid to evacuees in flood-stricken villages
One month on, emergency relief still needed in flood-struck Myanmar
Destroyed homes, damaged fields and lost crops; villagers in Myanmar face an uncertain future
Myanmar Red Cross volunteers continue emergency response efforts as floods persist in Irrawaddy Delta
“Our biggest problem now is clean water.” Counting the cost of Myanmar’s floods
Red Cross and Red Crescent partners pay tribute to Myanmar Red Cross Society volunteer killed in rescue mission
Red Cross steps up international response as 178,000 people are affected by floods in Myanmar
Thousands forced to evacuate as severe floods hit Rakhine State
Myanmar Red Cross Society mourns the death of a volunteer
Re-connecting families separated by conflict in Myanmar
Volunteers attacked while carrying out humanitarian work in Myanmar
Managing risks to reach more people with lifesaving services and support in Myanmar
International disaster response law makes headway in Myanmar
Community health workers contribute to improving maternal health
Myanmar: Community health workers receive training about dengue fever, malaria and diarrhoea
Red Cross responds to severe flooding in Myanmar
Preparing for Myanmar’s monsoon season
Volunteers help thousands move to safety as cyclone threatens vulnerable communities
Red Cross responds to inter-communal violence in Myanmar
Volunteers providing a lifeline to divided communities in Rakhine
Health care, clean water and sanitation - key concerns in Rakhine
Myanmar visit stresses the importance of partnerships and resilience
Myanmar Red Cross Society provides emergency assistance during Rakhine unrest
Myanmar: Cyclone Nargis 2008 Facts and Figures
A new school for the children of Kyon Tar
Piglets bring hope for Daw Ohn Myint
A good harvest for U Zaw Myo Htike
Hygiene promotion for Delta children
Red Cross post brings change to Kyone Thin
Six months since Cyclone Giri, shelter and livelihoods are top priority
Myanmar: Red Cross volunteers help people fight off TB
Nepal
Nepal earthquake: the importance of dialogue with affected communities
Nepal’s Quake-affected communities rise from the rubble
Meeting Communities’ post-disaster health needs in Nepal
Giving quake-affected communities a voice through radio
Helping earthquake survivors recover with dignity
Octogenarian couple completes house reconstruction in water stricken Rampur
Taps and toilets bring positive change to mountain communities in Nepal
Keeping Nepal’s children safe from earthquakes
Earthquake reconstruction efforts in Nepal gather pace
Nepal Earthquake: Changing attitudes Brick by Brick
Nepal immunisation drive marks progress in recovery
One year on, millions are stuck in temporary shelters
A new clinic for the mountainside community building back after the Nepal earthquake
A 12-month endurance test for Nepal’s earthquake survivors
Planting the seeds for Nepal’s recovery
Prince Harry visits Red Cross earthquake preparedness project in Nepal
New partnerships help resolve urban sanitation challenges
Planning and acting to reduce the impact of floods in Nepal
Providing winter warmth to Nepal’s earthquake survivors
In-pictures: Surviving winter in Nepal
Cash distributions keep Nepal’s earthquake survivors warm through winter
Nepal earthquake – six months on the long road to recovery
Water and other dilemmas after the Nepal earthquake
Nepal: Six months on, learning how to rebuild safer homes
Injured people and medical transports have to be protected in all circumstances
Women regional disaster response staff help communities in Nepal
Community volunteers take the vaccination message into Nepal’s earthquake-affected areas
Tackling taboos and ensuring women’s dignity and well-being in the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake
Disability-friendly camp offers morale boost in Nepal
Nepal earthquake – three months on: Thousands remain in need as monsoon closes in
Providing health care and hope in a remote community
Regional disaster experts help after Nepal earthquakes
Treating both physical and emotional trauma following earthquakes in Nepal
Lessons from the devastation: President Konoé addresses participants at international donor conference in Nepal
IFRC President Konoé's visit focuses on a community-led approach to recovery and urges for more funding
Volunteers learning the skills to help communities in Nepal prepare for the monsoon season
Nepal Red Cross Society strengthens shelters with Scouts
Taking care of invisible wounds
Jackie Chan: Kung-Fu warrior, film star… aid worker?
Communicating with communities - a critical need in the humanitarian response to Nepal's earthquakes
Creating a safe environment for Nepal’s children after the earthquake
Getting back to normality as schools reopen in Nepal
Treating Nepal’s wounded after the earthquake
The challenges of a first ERU mission – “I would do it all over again,” says Sarah Mutch
Red Cross medical team provides life-saving help in Nepal
Marginalized communities receiving vital Red Cross support following earthquakes
Earthquake survivors face a desperate future if urgent funding is not found
Canadian Red Cross reaches out to Nepalese children who have suffered through two earthquakes
Red Cross expands emergency appeal to reach 700,000 survivors following recent earthquakes in Nepal
How the mountains hid the disaster – reaching the remote communities after the earthquake in Nepal
Nepal: New earthquake strikes double blow to communities struggling to recover
Shattered dreams and spiraling debt. Nepal’s earthquake survivors struggle to make ends meet
Broken bones and chronic illness – Red Cross field hospital treats hundreds in Chautara
Quake hero’s tribute to school teacher who perished
Red Cross workers killed in Nepal earthquake honoured by colleagues
Tents, tarpaulins and tigers: mountain communities in Nepal struggle to cope after the earthquake
For Mangal Kalasula, 25 April brought back distant memories
Medical aid is reaching more remote areas, and so are the patients
Earthquake wounded face gruelling journeys on foot to find treatment
Defiant survivors step in to support earthquake wounded in Nepal
Japanese Red Cross medical teams reach communities beyond Kathmandu
Search and rescue continues as the scale of needs begins to come clear
Krishna lost his home three days ago – Now he is focusing on helping others
Training and awareness lead to hard choices for a Red Cross worker during Nepal earthquake
Concern grows for thousands stranded in Himalayas after Nepal earthquake
In pictures - Nepal earthquake
A Red Cross volunteer, prepared and able to help where it was needed most
Earthquake in Nepal
President Konoé's Nepal visit focuses on auxiliary role and risk reduction
Families hoping for a quick return to homes following landslide in Nepal
IFRC appeals for assistance as floods and landslides leave thousands homeless in Nepal
Nepal: Thousands displaced by floods and landslides
New Zealand
Red Cross launches appeal to support flood-affected communities
Kaikoura Earthquake: Engaging communities through Facebook Live
There is no time to think. You have to move
Red Cross offers lifeline for New Zealanders still cut off after quake
Delivering hope in Kaikoura
Reaching out in Kaikoura
Red Cross responds after massive earthquakes strike New Zealand