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When the rivers rose: Despite mud, washed-out roads and blackouts, Indonesia Red Cross volunteers delivered clean water, health and a ray of hope

When the rivers rose: Despite mud, washed-out roads and blackouts, Indonesia Red Cross volunteers delivered clean water, health and a ray of hope

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Laws of nature: the Madagascar case for a Global Disaster Treaty

Laws of nature: the Madagascar case for a Global Disaster Treaty

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Red Cross activates Early Action Protocols at the first signs of drought in El Salvador, Guatemala and Colombia

Red Cross activates Early Action Protocols at the first signs of drought in El Salvador, Guatemala and Colombia

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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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IFRC Disaster Response Emergency Fund 2026 Annual Plan

IFRC Disaster Response Emergency Fund 2026 Annual Plan

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“We’re always afraid that another storm is on the way.” Spending time with Carine, a volunteer supporting families affected by the strong winds in Gabon.

“We’re always afraid that another storm is on the way.” Spending time with Carine, a volunteer supporting families affected by the strong winds in Gabon.

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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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IFRC strengthens disaster readiness across Asia Pacific, delivering better value from humanitarian investment

IFRC strengthens disaster readiness across Asia Pacific, delivering better value from humanitarian investment

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The 2026 'El Niño': How are we preparing for its impact on Latin America and the Caribbean?

The 2026 'El Niño': How are we preparing for its impact on Latin America and the Caribbean?

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IFRC dispatches critical medical supplies from Türkiye to support urgent needs in Iran; calls for scaled up support

IFRC dispatches critical medical supplies from Türkiye to support urgent needs in Iran; calls for scaled up support

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Eight actions taken by the Red Cross network in the Americas to protect women and girls affected by crises and disasters

Eight actions taken by the Red Cross network in the Americas to protect women and girls affected by crises and disasters

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Philippines earthquake: 30 seconds and a life turned upside down

Philippines earthquake: 30 seconds and a life turned upside down

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