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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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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026: United in Humanity. Volunteers at the heart of communities in Cameroon, Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe.

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026: United in Humanity. Volunteers at the heart of communities in Cameroon, Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe.

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Joint statement from ICRC President and IFRC President to mark World Red Cross Red Crescent Day

Joint statement from ICRC President and IFRC President to mark World Red Cross Red Crescent Day

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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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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026: United in Humanity. No Matter Where, No Matter When

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026: United in Humanity. No Matter Where, No Matter When

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Humanitarian work should never be a death sentence - yet for many it increasingly is

Humanitarian work should never be a death sentence - yet for many it increasingly is

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The old and the (Re)new

The old and the (Re)new

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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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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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Forced to move: Communities stand together across Benin

Forced to move: Communities stand together across Benin

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Forced to flee, compelled to help: They were living normal lives as students, volunteers and neighbours until conflict forced them to leave all behind. But these dedicated Sudanese volunteers are still helping others.

Forced to flee, compelled to help: They were living normal lives as students, volunteers and neighbours until conflict forced them to leave all behind. But these dedicated Sudanese volunteers are still helping others.

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New Red Vest podcast episode: 'Quiet strength' – Three years of conflict in Sudan have forced millions from their homes. While the crisis gets little outside attention, the people of Sudan persevere.

New Red Vest podcast episode: 'Quiet strength' – Three years of conflict in Sudan have forced millions from their homes. While the crisis gets little outside attention, the people of Sudan persevere.

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