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Fewer hurricanes do not mean less risk: IFRC ramps up preparedness across the Americas

Fewer hurricanes do not mean less risk: IFRC ramps up preparedness across the Americas

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Local volunteers and new energy sources power the Cuban Red Cross’s response to Hurricane Melissa six months after the storm 

Local volunteers and new energy sources power the Cuban Red Cross’s response to Hurricane Melissa six months after the storm 

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Six months after Hurricane Melissa, locally led recovery will determine how communities withstand future shocks

Six months after Hurricane Melissa, locally led recovery will determine how communities withstand future shocks

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The Cuban Red Cross brings water, healthcare, and support to communities affected by Hurricane Melissa

The Cuban Red Cross brings water, healthcare, and support to communities affected by Hurricane Melissa

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Hope flows back after the floods: Cash assistance from Viet Nam Red Cross and IFRC helps families recover their lives and livelihoods

Hope flows back after the floods: Cash assistance from Viet Nam Red Cross and IFRC helps families recover their lives and livelihoods

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Surviving the storm: Just more than two months after a deadly cyclone in Sri Lanka, volunteers continue to help people restart their lives

Surviving the storm: Just more than two months after a deadly cyclone in Sri Lanka, volunteers continue to help people restart their lives

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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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From response to recovery: IFRC President honors Jamaica Red Cross volunteers and youth

From response to recovery: IFRC President honors Jamaica Red Cross volunteers and youth

| Press release

The IFRC warns of growing psychological toll on children and families one month after Hurricane Melissa

The IFRC warns of growing psychological toll on children and families one month after Hurricane Melissa

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Limited international support compromises recovery of population affected by Hurricane Melissa in Cuba

Limited international support compromises recovery of population affected by Hurricane Melissa in Cuba

| Press release

Climate of storms: New Red Vest podcast episode explores link between a warming world and a recent string of super storms

Climate of storms: New Red Vest podcast episode explores link between a warming world and a recent string of super storms

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Climate of storms: A string of recent super storms expose the human costs of a warming world

People in the Red Vest:
Season 5,
Episode 3

Climate of storms: A string of recent super storms expose the human costs of a warming world

People in the Red Vest:
Season 5,
Episode 3
| Podcast