Internal Audit Report: Andean Country Cluster, 2017

Internal Audit Report: Haiti, 2017

Strengthening IFRC Responses to Internal Displacement in Disasters

The IFRC and our member National Societies have a long history of addressing situations of internal displacement and providing vital support to millions of internally displaced people (IDPs). This research report looks at the ways in which the IFRC and Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies contribute to addressing internal displacement in disaster settings, and identifies opportunities for further development. Find out more about our worksupporting people on the move.

Movement messages on the Global Compact for Migration

Recommendations on humanitarian priorities from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement relating to the Global Compact for Migration. Find out more about our worksupporting people on the move.

Internal Audit Report: Indonesia Country Cluster Support Team, 2016

Assurance review of the Indonesia Country Cluster Support Team, 2016.

Guidance for National Society Statutes

The Guidance for National Society Statutes (2018) is our key guiding resource to support National Societies to develop, review and revise their statutes and other relevant regulatory or policy base texts. Doing so can help them to carry out their humanitarian mandates and roles effectively and in accordance with the mission and Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The guidance document is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Russian. An addendum to the Guidance Document has been adopted to support National Societies in conducting and performing their governance functions (meetings, e-elections, voting, disciplinary processes, handling of complaints, etc.) remotely. The English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Russian versions are available here. Additional information and supporting resources relating to National Society Statutes have been developed and are available here. For further advice or support, please contact [email protected]

Papua New Guinea: How first-aid training helped a local mother save a one-year-old boy

It was during a high tide in early January when a tragic incident unfolded on the shores of Mualim Island, located in the Duke of York Islands in the eastern part of Papua New Guinea.A toddler, just a year and a half old, was playing on the beach with other children when the waves grew stronger and swept the child into the sea. A woman walking along the shore saw the child floating in the water and let out a desperate scream for help.The child's mother rushed into the water and pulled the baby out in a desperate attempt to save the boy’s life. In a moment of panic, she handed the baby to a nearby man, who held the child upside down in an attempt to expel the water out of the child’s body—a common but dangerous misconception on the island.Fortunately, not far away, Elizabeth Hensel was at home when she heard the screams and shouting. She ran as fast as she could to the scene.“I told the man to lay the baby down, and quickly checked the pulse, and started CPR,”Elizabeth recalls. “After two rounds of chest compression, the baby regained consciousness and spat out all the water.”“I advised the mother to take the child to the health centre for observation. Today, the baby is alive and well.”Training to the testA mother of six, Elizabeth had recently participated in a Community-Based First Aid training conducted by the Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society (PNG Red Cross).The trainings were done as part of a project that focuses on locally led adaptation to climate change as well asensuring everyone in the community is included and fully protected. The project is funded by the Japanese Red Cross Society through the IFRC’s Papua New Guinea country delegation.This training didn’t just equip Elizabeth with skills—it empowered her to save lives and promote health and safety in her Island village. Elizabeth is one of 37 people who recently participated in the training.Climate change: a growing threatElizabeth’s story is also a stark reminder of the challenges her community faces. Rising sea levels are swallowing their island, inch by inch.“The sea is moving inward, and the island is becoming smaller,” Elizabeth explains. “But our population is growing, so the density is increasing. We have nowhere to go because this is our customary land.”This is one reason the Papua New Guinea Red Cross, with support from the IFRC, is carrying out the PNG Locally Led Climate Action Project across five provinces in Papua New Guinea. The project aims to address climate change and promote community-based disaster risk reduction. It also focuses on empoweringwomen and youth through activities that encourage gender equity, food security and environment sustainability.The impacts of climate change are felt daily. Families in the island now pay 10 kin (2.15 Swiss francs) monthly to rent land on the main island for backyard gardening, as their own land is shrinking in size, leaving no space for planting food crops.Children risk their lives canoeing to school on neighboring islands, battling rising tides and unpredictable weather. “When the sea levels rise, it becomes harder and riskier for our children to commute,” Elizabeth says. “We are trapped between the sea and the sky.”Promoting community health and safetyElizabeth’s Health and first aid skills have made her an advocate in her island community motivated by struggles of the past. She now educates other mothers on the importance of never leaving children unattended.“Before we received the training, we lost three babies while trying to refer them to the nearest hospital,” she shares. “It takes 45 minutes by dinghy or 1-2 hours by canoe. Now, we can save lives immediately. We regret not having this knowledge sooner.”The training also covered childbirth, a critical skill in a community where 2-3 babies are born each month. “Before, mothers would struggle to deliver babies as the nearest health centre is on another nearby island,” Elizabeth explains. “Now, we have the knowledge to help deliver babies safely here if we are not able to go to the health centre on time.”Elizabeth’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of locally led climate adaptation and building resilience in isolated communities. “We would like to undergo similar trainings in the future, especially on climate change and PGI,” she says. “Refresher trainings would also help us retain and expand on what we have learned.”Story and photo by Bradley Asa, communications and dissemination officer for the Papua New Guinea Red Cross Society.Learn more about first aid throughout the IFRC network.Learn more about the IFRC's approach to community health

Burundi Red Cross respond to thousands fleeing conflict in the DRC

Bujumbura/Kinshasha/Geneva, 13 March –The Burundi Red Cross has set up a vital humanitarian service point at the Rugombo Stadium a few kilometres from the Democratic Republic of Congo border, providing shelter for almost 40,000 refugees - including nearly 18,000 children - fleeing the conflict there. A team of 500 Burundi Red Cross volunteers are providing first aid for people arriving after days of traumatic travel, in addition to mental health support, disinfectant spraying to prevent disease, sanitation including showers, latrines and hygiene products, mosquito nets, specific assistance for pregnant women and those with disabilities, bedding, clean drinking water and food.Red Cross ambulances are on standby, so far evacuating over 120 people requiring further medical treatment.In the vast crowds, children can become separated from loved ones, and a special on-site Red Cross team has helped reunite many distressed families.A team of swimmers are also stationed at the Rusizi River, a dangerous crossing point at the border of the DRC and Burundi, to reduce the risk of displaced people drowning as they make the desperate journey to safety.Expert spokespeople are available on the ground in Burundi, the DRC and Geneva.Pictures and video can be found here.For more information or to set up an interview contact: [email protected] Nairobi: Susan Mbalu, +254 733 827 654In Geneva: Tommaso Della Longa +41 79 708 43 67 Hannah Copeland, +41 76 236 9109

Strengthening local action through National Society Development

Strengthening local action has always been a central focus for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. To further that goal, the British Red Cross (BRC), the IFRC and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) commissioned research on the impact of investments in National Society development.The results of that research include a series of reports (available below) that focus on various, specific areas of National Society development, including investment in the development of local branches and the strengthening of the auxiliary role that National Societies play as independent humanitarian actors working in coordination with national governments. There is also a summary paper that outlines all the key findings.These research papers explore how National Societies work to strengthen their capacity to deliver more effective, efficient and sustainable local development and humanitarian action. We call this process “National Society development”.These research papers describe how the IFRC, together with partner National Societies, and the ICRC — collectively the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement — work together to support this process. These findings also include examples of how long-term investment in National Society Development translates into enhanced locally led action and local impact. The findings arefurther supported by detailed research on “Branch Development” and the “Auxiliary Role” and further case-studies fromGeorgia, Mongolia and Argentina. Scroll down to download the fullresearch and thecase studies.

Cholera: Early detection by Cameroon Red Cross volunteer helps limit epidemic

In November 2024, Cameroon Red Cross volunteer, Rouyatou, from Maroua was going about her day when she received an urgent call from one of her neighbours, Habiba. She had suddenly developed stomach pain, acute diarrhea and was vomiting.Rouyatou rushed to Habiba’s house. Thanks to training she’d received from IFRC, Cameroon Red Cross and French Red Cross incommunity-based surveillance, Rouyatou knew how to recognize signs of different diseases and quickly report them using a digital tool on her phone calledNyss.“When I saw Habiba, I had oral rehydration solution (ORS) with me, so I gave her a sachet and referred her to the nearest hospital. I also directly alerted my supervisor that it was a potential case of cholera,” explains Rouyatou.Upon receiving the alert, Rouyatou’s supervisor called her to discuss Habiba’s symptoms and immediately escalated the alert to local health authorities, triggering a rapid response to curb the spread of disease.In the days that followed, Cameroon Red Cross teams formed an integral part of the cholera outbreak response—continuing to alert authorities to potential cases and conducting a wide range of activities to keep the community safe.“We worked hard to raise awareness of the outbreak in the community—visiting people at their homes, mosques, water points, churches and markets and sharing messages over the radio. We told people about the importance of good hygiene and showed them how they could make their water safe to drink. We also conducted disinfection in homes around the neighbourhood,” explains Ali Adoum, President of Maroua 3 District, Cameroon Red Cross.Stronger, faster, closer, saferIn recent years, Cameroon has experienced repeated outbreaks of cholera, with the Far North region being one of the hardest hit areas. But with effective preparedness and response it’s possible to minimize their impacts and stop them in their tracks.Through theProgrammatic Partnership with the European Union, the IFRC and French Red Cross have teamed up to make sure Cameroon Red Cross’ epidemic preparedness capacity isstronger; outbreak response isfaster; health assistance iscloser to communities; and people aresaferfrom disease outbreaks.“The Far North region of Cameroon is prone to cholera epidemics due to communities’ limited access to hygiene and sanitation facilities and the region’s vulnerability to flooding. Through the programme, we thought it would be useful to train community volunteers to recognize and notify potential cholera cases in the community in good time, so that we can take action quickly to bring any epidemics under control,”explains Chimène Kenmeugne Tchuente, Deputy Head of the Epidemic Preparedness pillar of the programme in Cameroon from French Red Cross.In addition to training, the Programmatic Partnership had also provided handwashing equipment and cholera kits—consisting of oral rehydration serums, glucose serums and aquatabs for water disinfection—to local health workers prior to the outbreak, which were able to be quickly used in the response.The epidemic may be over, but preparedness never stopsThe November 2024 cholera outbreak in Maroua was contained within four weeks. Habiba, the first person to contract cholera in the outbreak, and who received support from Rouyatou, made a full recovery.127 cases were ultimately recorded, with two confirmed deaths. While even one death from cholera is a great tragedy, local health authorities report that this epidemic likely would have been far worse, and claimed even more lives, had it not been for the Cameroon Red Cross:“Thanks to the Red Cross, the cholera epidemic that broke out in the district was brought under control by the provision of medicines, logistical support, and the sensitization work by community volunteers in the neighbourhood. I’d like to thank the Red Cross for its support, for its swift and effective action, which really limited the damage in our district,”says Dama Patrice, Head of Maroua 3 District Health Office.Though the cholera epidemic was contained, Cameroon Red Cross volunteers continue regular sensitization efforts to keep people informed about a wide range of disease risks, making sure they know how to stay safe and keeping a close eye out for unusual health events.Rouyatou puts it best:“If we hadn't detected this case, just imagine.... The whole community would be suffering from this disease. I want the best for my community, and above all I want to see my community in good health. So, I am proud to volunteer.”--The activities outlined above were made possible thanks to theProgrammatic Partnership with the European Union—an innovative, multi-year partnership between the IFRC, member National Societies and the EU to help communities worldwide reduce their risks and be better prepared for disasters and health emergencies.

Statement: Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens as aid dwindles and power cuts bite

Geneva, 11 March 2025: The situation in Gaza has been dire for 16 months with chronic shortages of electricity and water. The latest interruption to power supplies relied upon by a major desalination plant, serving central and south Gaza, exacerbates an already difficult environment for civilians. The ceasefire had allowed more critical items like food, water, fuel, blankets, mattresses, and medicines to enter Gaza. However, the needs are so great that much of the fresh stock has already been distributed. As we enter the second week of border crossing closures to aid, lifesaving supplies are dwindling. Continuation of medical supplies and medicines is of critical concern. The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) is operating mobile health clinics, ambulance services, a field hospital and supporting the running of hospitals within Gaza. PRCS, like many other organizations, is now having to ration the small amount of aid that there is remaining. This puts our volunteers and staff in an impossible position, where they are forced to make critical decisions under even greater pressure.The IFRC takes no side other than the side of humanity. We reiterate our calls on all parties to: Protect civilians, humanitarians, and healthcare workers and facilities. The Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal emblems must be respected and protected, and all parties must ensure the safety of those providing humanitarian aid.Ensure safe and unhindered access for aid and essential services everywhere in the Gaza Strip. Open all available border crossings to ensure a continuous and expanded flow of humanitarian aid, including medical supplies and food, and fuel into Gaza.Immediately and unconditionally release all hostages.For more information or to request an interview, please contact: [email protected] Beirut:Mey Al Sayegh: +961 761 744 68In London:Nichola Jones: +44 771 545 99 56In Geneva:Tommaso Della Longa: +41 79 708 43 67

Women leading emergency response: a path of learning and empowerment in the Red Cross

Paula Vairoletti joined the Uruguayan Red Cross as communications manager in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic. It was an all-hands-on-deck moment that required everyone to wear many hats as they responded to rapidly changing events.Very soon, she was working closely with disaster and risk-management departments and getting more involved in field operations.As time went on, she went further in leading field operations. In 2022, soon after she took up the role of coordinator for integrated risk and disaster management, Uruguay suffered an intense and prolongued drought. Backed by funding from a rapid allocation from the IFRC’s Disaster Response Emergency Fund (IFRC-DREF), the Uruguayan Red Cross mobilized quickly.This was Paula's first time leading a team in an emergency and the response put a special focus on continued assessment and awareness of community needs. As she saw how the recovery process unfolded, the experience reinforced her belief in the importance of having women in leading operational roles.“Having women in operations, let alone in leadership roles, changes the way humanitarian assistance is delivered to women and girls in communities affected by disasters and emergencies," she says.When women lead community engagement processes, she notes, the needs of women and girls in vulnerable situations are more likely to be heard and addressed. These include critical daily concerns such as safety, menstrual hygiene or differentiated attention to pregnant and lactating women.Shortly after the operation was completed, Paula worked as an intern at the IFRC regional office in Panama, alongside the IFRC-DREF management team, an experience that has further solidified her development within the IFRC network.The internship was part of something called the Equity and Leadership Initiative, implemented jointly by the IFRC and the Spanish Agency for International Developent Cooperation.Launched in 2020, the programme’s goal is clear: to increase the number of women in humanitarian leadership positions in the Americas.“The internship helped me a lot to see many situations from the other side, to get to know the work areas, to know how the IFRC mechanisms work, to get to know the teams and to be able to contribute knowledge and experience from the perspective of a local Red Cross team," says Paula.As part of this alliance, the IFRC office for the Americas is promoting a program to host volunteers or staff from National Red Cross Societies as interns.The purpose of these internships is twofold: to strengthen the capacity of the local Red Cross teams in each country and to develop the leadership skills of the people who are part of the IFRC’s global Surge mechanism.The Surge mechanism is the way the IFRC’s global humanitarian network deploys specialized rapid response personnel when there is a need to scale-up the response to a medium- or large-scale disaster.It means people like Paula continue to develop and also share knowledge with others. In addition to building technical capacity, the internships promotes professional and personal development that allows participants to use all their knowledge and skills to alleviate human suffering.Grow to leadGrettel Perez also took part in the internship programme. As national director of the emergency first response corps for the Panamanian Red Cross, Grettel joined the Panamanian Red Cross as a volunteer first responder almost 30 years ago, driven by the desire to serve and save lives. Today she leads one of the most important technical corps of the organization.“The fact that I won the position of national director of the emergency first-response corps – after 53 years in which there had never been a woman – marked a very big milestone within the unit and the institution,”she says proudly.Grettel is also president of the local committee of the Panamanian Red Cross in Chepo, and national focal point for mental health and psychosocial support, as she is not only a Red Cross volunteer, but also a clinical psychologist by profession.Grettel was an intern in the IFRC disaster management unit in August 2023. According to her, the internship allowed her to strengthen her personal leadership and broaden her perspective on what emergency management entails.“In developing actions on the ground, our vision of what needs to be done has grown, it's not the same as it was before,”Grettel reflects. “The internship has opened opportunities for us and has given us the vision to work more closely with people in the communities”.Grettel's trajectory is a clear example that when women lead, they bring a comprehensive approach that incorporates care and considers the specific needs of each person.“In my team, there are mothers and sometimes they say that they can't attend the courses because they don't have anyone to leave their children with,” explains Grettel. “In response to this, we create separate spaces where children can spend the day so that women don't miss out the opportunity to receive training”.“I try all the time to include these safe spaces in the activities we do. We have competencies, we just need to create the conditions to exercise them.”This approach not only allows more women to participate in training but also breaks down stigmas about gender roles and demonstrates that being a mother is not incompatible with leading humanitarian responses.A network that supports and multipliesBehind every woman leader is a support network that has grown over the years.As Paula says, "we talk a lot about the network of women that is created around emergencies, programs and operations. We all connect with each other, and in the end, your friends' friends are your friends”.This network not only provides emotional support, but is also a source of knowledge and professional support. As Paula mentions, sometimes all it takes is a phone call or a message to clear up a doubt or get advice.For all women who dream of leadership, the message from these admirable leaders is clear and powerful:"We have to encourage each other, throw ourselves into the puddle,"says Paula with a laugh. “If you put your mind to it, if you want to do it, do it, you will have a whole network of women who will support you and be your biggest cheerleaders.”“The first thing is to believe in yourself. When you believe in yourself, you strengthen who you are and that is how you can conquer the world,” Grettel concludes. “Sometimes the journey is tiring, but the satisfaction of achieving our goals is priceless. In the end, what we experience and go through along the way is dwarfed by what we accomplish.”Read more recent International Women’s Day stories:International Women's Day: ‘At first, I was afraid, but I’ve learned that with determination, anything is possible.’Best friends forever: Two women, friends since childhood, dedicate their lives to helping othersHow investing in women humanitarian leadership paid off in the AmericasInternational Women's Day: Patricia’s path from exclusion to ‘a profound sense of belonging’

Statement: Medical services overwhelmed as airstrikes hit Gaza

Geneva, 18 March 2025: Paramedics and emergency medical teams from Palestine Red Crescent have been responding in Gaza after airstrikes overnight.Medical facilities across the Gaza Strip are overwhelmed - the recent bombardments are compounding a desperate situation.As of 7am today in Gaza, Palestine Red Crescent teams have responded to 149 fatalities and 179 injuries. Women and children were among the casualties. Areas around Gaza City, Rafah and Khan Younis have been the hardest hit.The last 16 months have already left Gaza’s health service severely damaged. No humanitarian aid has entered Gaza for 17 days - this includes medical supplies, medicines and fuel. Without these vital supplies, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the Palestine Red Crescent to provide life-saving treatment and run its ambulance service. Of its fleet of 53 ambulances, only 23 are now operating because there is not enough gasoline.There have also been no food, water, blankets, clothing, tents and other critical aid supplies entering Gaza since the border crossings closed on 2 March. Hostilities must end - with renewed violence comes greater danger and suffering, making survival even more difficult for the people of Gaza.The IFRC takes no side other than the side of humanity. We reiterate our calls for:Protection of civilians, humanitarians, and healthcare workers and facilities. The Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal emblems must be respected and protected, and all parties must ensure the safety of those providing humanitarian aid.Safe and unhindered access for aid and essential services everywhere in the Gaza Strip.The opening of all available border crossings to ensure a continuous and expanded flow of humanitarian aid, including medical supplies and food, and fuel into Gaza.The immediate and unconditional release all hostages.For more information or to request an interview, please contact: [email protected] Beirut:Mey Al Sayegh: +961 761 744 68 In London:Nichola Jones: +44 771 545 99 56 In Geneva:Tommaso Della Longa: +41 79 708 43 67

Big challenges, uncertain times. A talk with Loyce Pace, IFRC’s new regional director for the Americas

How will technology shape the way we respond to emergencies? What is ‘human biology’ and how is it connected to human rights? What are the big challenges ahead for global health during uncertain times? Loyce Pace, IFRC’s new Regional Director for the America, is well placed to explore these questions. With a long background in community and global health advocacy, she most recently served as Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Before that she played key roles coordinating the United States’ global response to health crises. Tune in to see how she sees the big challenges facing the Americas, from climate-related disasters to migration, outbreaks, and more.

World Water Day 2025: From glaciers to the kitchen sink, a story of water and resilience from two mountain villages in Tajikistan

"The situation was particularly challenging ... We had to bring water from glacial melt water in the mountains, located 3,000 meters above sea level and 10 kilometres away from the village."Dr. Saadi Izatov, Head of the Health Department at the Red Crescent Society of TajikistanIn the shadow of Tajikistan's towering mountains, a daily struggle plays out for the people who call these remote villages home. Families with sufficient economic status, purchase water for their needs.Other families, for whom the economic burden does not allow for permanent water storage, are forced to trek for hours across rugged terrain to collect water from distant glacial streams and springs. It’s an exhausting routine that defines life in communities like Sangchashma and Nilu.This reality reflects a startling paradox: while Tajikistan holds 60 per cent of Central Asia's water resources, it faces the region's most severe challenges to water access – with nearly half its population lacking safely managed water.The villagers had either to collect water from the mountains or pay for the water brought by water tankers, which was a big financial burden for low-income families in these remote villages of the Hisor district. The 7-to-10-kilometer journey to collect water wasn’t just inconvenient - it was a fundamental barrier to development.Children missed school, productivity suffered, and waterborne diseases threatened public health.“Often, when we ran out of water, my sons had to get water from a spring, which is very far away,”explains Ms. Adolat Sharifova, a resident of Sangchashma village. “Because of this, they could not go to school on such days. Buying water is an impossible burden for our family.”From glacier to villageThese are some of the reasons the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan (RCST), with support from the Japanese Red Cross Society and the IFRC, embarked on an ambitious project to change this reality.The project aimed not just to provide water infrastructure to Sangchashma, but to build community resilience and ensure access to clean water would be sustainable over the long term.For Sangchashma village, this meant laying an extensive network of heavy-duty water pipes across steep mountain terrain in order to reach the water’s source: high altitidue mountain glaciers."The situation was particularly challenging in Sangchashma village," explains Dr. Saadi Izatov, Head of Health Department at RCST. "We had to bring water from glacial melt water in the mountains, located at 3,000 meters above sea level and 10 kilometres away from the village."Rugged terrain was not the only challenge. In May 2024, unexpected mudflows rushed down local gullies and streams, severely damaged the initial construction work, requiring repairs. The mudflows highlighted another ongoing challenge: the impacts of climate change as warm weather melts glaciers at a more rapid pace, making soil less stable and susceptible to rapid erosion. This degradation of the terrain can lead to occasisonal, suddentorrents of mud and water.Despite the technical challenges, the project has transformed life for over 3,400 residents. In Sangchashma village, 300 households now have access to clean water, and importantly, the local primary school with 520 students and the village mosque are now connected to the water supply.In Nilu village, 225 households benefit from a new water system that brings spring water from 7 kilometres away. In addition, 25 water-distribution points were installed across the two villages, with special consideration for households with disabled family members.“Now the situation has changed,”says Adolat Sharifova. “We have water all day around. What you have done is you have given water to the people, and I cannot express words of my gratitude.”Locally led, community drivenProject managers say its success lies in its community-driven approach. Local authorities and community members contributed their labor and resources, covering up to 30 per cent of the construction costs.The local water department in Hisor district played a crucial role by providing technical expertise in the design of the water piping systems.Meanwhile, 44 volunteers were trained in hygiene promotion and disease prevention, and local water committees were established in both villages to maintain the water structures together with the local water department.The IFRC’s approach to WASHSimilar stories are unfolding around the world as the IFRC network and its partners engage with communities to find locally driven solutions that are participatory and community-led."Access to clean water is fundamental to health, dignity, and development," explains Oyungerel Amgaa, the Regional Health and Care Manager for the IFRC, based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. "That's why our National Societies work closely with communities to build systems that last long after project completion, with local water committees ensuring sustainable management."The IFRC approach focuses on four key principles: dignity, access, participation, and safety. This means ensuring that:Everyone has reliable access to clean water they can use for drinking, cooking, and hygieneWater and sanitation systems are designed to withstand environmental challenges and climate impactsCommunities are actively involved in decisions about their water and sanitation infrastructureSpecial attention is given to the most vulnerable community members, including those with disabilitiesAs climate change continues to impact water and sanitation services globally, the IFRC has renewed its commitment to innovative, community-led solutions.Learn more about the IFRC’s work in water, sanitation and hygiene:IFRC water, sanitation and hygiene webpageRead more IFRC World Water Day 2025 stories:World Water Day 2025: Angola Red Cross and IFRC bring safe, treated water and hygiene messages to communities hard hit by cholera | IFRCWorld Water Day: After the quake, Red Cross brings life-changing water to Vanuatu’s hidden communitiesWorld Water Day 2025: Clean water is about safety, health and so much more