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Kenya Red Cross volunteer lost his life in the line of duty during rescue operation

Kenya Red Cross volunteer lost his life in the line of duty during rescue operation

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Beyond limits: Part 2 in Red Vest podcast's series for the International Year of Volunteers

Beyond limits: Part 2 in Red Vest podcast's series for the International Year of Volunteers

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Beyond limits: Part 2 in Red Vest podcast's series for the International Year of Volunteers. Opening doors, revealing pathways and testing the limits of the possible.

People in the Red Vest:
Season 5,
Episode 5

Beyond limits: Part 2 in Red Vest podcast's series for the International Year of Volunteers. Opening doors, revealing pathways and testing the limits of the possible.

People in the Red Vest:
Season 5,
Episode 5
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Double disaster duty: Three months ago, a devastating typhoon hit a part of the Philippines that had just suffered a catastrophic earthquake. As always, volunteers in hard-hit communities played a critical role.

Double disaster duty: Three months ago, a devastating typhoon hit a part of the Philippines that had just suffered a catastrophic earthquake. As always, volunteers in hard-hit communities played a critical role.

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The volunteer heart: Why are so many so driven to help others? Part 1 in a special 'Year of the Volunteer' series.

People in the Red Vest:
Season 5,
Episode 4

The volunteer heart: Why are so many so driven to help others? Part 1 in a special 'Year of the Volunteer' series.

People in the Red Vest:
Season 5,
Episode 4
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New Red Vest podcast episode: The volunteer heart — Why are so many people driven to help others in need?

New Red Vest podcast episode: The volunteer heart — Why are so many people driven to help others in need?

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IFRC mourns the killing of one Iranian Red Crescent colleague

IFRC mourns the killing of one Iranian Red Crescent colleague

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Paraguay: Red Cross strengthens neonatal care to protect mothers and newborns

Paraguay: Red Cross strengthens neonatal care to protect mothers and newborns

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'Serving with the heart': International Volunteer Year 2026 honours the dedication and bravery of volunteers around the world, saving lives and making an impact in their communities

'Serving with the heart': International Volunteer Year 2026 honours the dedication and bravery of volunteers around the world, saving lives and making an impact in their communities

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IFRC on five Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers killed: 'We are horrified'

IFRC on five Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers killed: 'We are horrified'

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Voices that pave the way: Women's leadership in humanitarian action

Voices that pave the way: Women's leadership in humanitarian action

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Statement by IFRC President Kate Forbes to the UNGA on the Launch of the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel

Statement by IFRC President Kate Forbes to the UNGA on the Launch of the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel

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