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‘Now we know what to do’: Boosting local flood preparedness in Zimbabwe

‘Now we know what to do’: Boosting local flood preparedness in Zimbabwe

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Heat Action Day 2025: As heatwaves become more extreme, knowledge saves lives

Heat Action Day 2025: As heatwaves become more extreme, knowledge saves lives

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Heat Action Day June 2: How the Iraqi Red Crescent helps communities brave the heat and stay safe from rising climate threats

Heat Action Day June 2: How the Iraqi Red Crescent helps communities brave the heat and stay safe from rising climate threats

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World Hunger Day: Drought driving hunger and desperation in the Horn of Africa

World Hunger Day: Drought driving hunger and desperation in the Horn of Africa

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As climate change in Africa forces more people from their homes, a new IFRC report says people can — and must — have more and better choices when it comes to their future

As climate change in Africa forces more people from their homes, a new IFRC report says people can — and must — have more and better choices when it comes to their future

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Overcoming barriers: Red Cross language classes help displaced Ukrainians open doors to a new life

Overcoming barriers: Red Cross language classes help displaced Ukrainians open doors to a new life

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Brazil: Red Cross financial aid boosts recovery of thousands of families affected by floods in Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil: Red Cross financial aid boosts recovery of thousands of families affected by floods in Rio Grande do Sul

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IFRC and Africa CDC deepen partnership to strengthen health systems and emergency response across Africa

IFRC and Africa CDC deepen partnership to strengthen health systems and emergency response across Africa

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A tale of two emotions: In Myanmar, visiting people whose lives were upended by the March 28 earthquake, I am torn between hope and fear

A tale of two emotions: In Myanmar, visiting people whose lives were upended by the March 28 earthquake, I am torn between hope and fear

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Mongolia: Helping herders survive the ‘Iron Dzud’

Mongolia: Helping herders survive the ‘Iron Dzud’

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From the classroom to the frontlines: In the wake of crisis, ‘Teacher Honey’ transforms from educator to emergency responder

From the classroom to the frontlines: In the wake of crisis, ‘Teacher Honey’ transforms from educator to emergency responder

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Togolese Red Cross helps communities stay healthy by building safe sanitation facilities and hygiene awareness

Togolese Red Cross helps communities stay healthy by building safe sanitation facilities and hygiene awareness

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