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

Middle East and North Africa Regional Office

The IFRC’s Middle East and North Africa regional office works in support of 17 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the region. Through its country cluster support teams and country offices, it provides coordination, financial and technical support for disaster operations and longer-term development programmes throughout the region. View current IFRC network country plans for MENA here.

Africa Regional Office

The IFRC’s Africa regional office works in support of 49 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in sub-Saharan Africa. Through its country cluster support teams and country offices, it provides coordination, financial, and technical support for disaster operations and longer term development programmes throughout the region.View current IFRC network country plans for Africa.

Americas Regional Office

The IFRC’s Americas Regional Office works in support of 34 National Red Cross. Through its Country Cluster Support Teams and its technical unit, it provides coordination, financial and technical support for disaster operations and longer term development programmes throughout the region. View current IFRC network country plans for the Americas.

Indian Red Cross Society

Argentine Red Cross

Mauritanian Red Crescent

Cuba: Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Caribbean, has devastated eastern Cuba with torrential rains, massive flooding and winds up to 295 km/h. Homes have collapsed, communities are isolated, and hundreds of thousands have lost access to safe water and electricity. Meanwhile, an ongoing arbovirus outbreak worsens health risks. The Cuban Red Cross is providing emergency shelter, safe water, health and psychosocial support, while also working to prevent the spread of infectious diseases spread. Urgent help is needed to reach more families. Donate now to help the Cuban Red Cross provide life-saving assistance.

Innovative finance

Humanitarian needs are growing faster than traditional funding can keep pace. Grants remain essential, but they are often uncertain, late, or short-term. Through Innovative Finance, the IFRC is expanding how humanitarian action is funded — unlocking new resources, building strategic partnerships, and developing mechanisms that make funding more predictable, sustainable, and scalable.

“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.

The Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society

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

Media hub

The IFRC media team is available 24/7 for the latest updates on disasters and emergencies. We can also provide experts and comment on the world’s biggest humanitarian issues.For media enquiries, please contact us [email protected]

Lao Red Cross

Red Cross of Chad