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Emergencies and Disasters Worldwide

Red Cross Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Nepal

April 25, 2015 - (Ottawa, April 25, 2015) The Red Cross is providing emergency assistance following a magnitude 7.9 earthquake that struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, causing widespread devastation. Canadians are encouraged to help support emergency response efforts by making a donation to the Canadian Red Cross.

Typhoon Maysak

April 02, 2015 - As Typhoon Maysak continues on its path towards the Philippines, the Red Cross is supporting affected individuals and remains on alert.

Red Cross Aid Flows in Wake of Devastating Cyclone Pam

March 15, 2015 - (Ottawa, March 15, 2015) The category five cyclone that slammed into the Vanuatu archipelago on March 13, 2015 has left thousands of people in need of shelter, water and first aid. The damage is extensive, with homes destroyed, power and communications down and vital infrastructure impacted. As the full picture of the storm’s destruction comes into focus, the Red Cross is delivering aid to those in need.

Syria crisis: A call to support and protect women coping with the effects of conflict in Syria

March 13, 2015 - As the Syria crisis enters its fifth year in March 2015, the Canadian Red Cross joins International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners in calling for greater efforts to protect and support Syrian women and girls, in particular, who are exposed to multiple forms of violence and who badly need access to critical healthcare services. 

One in two people in Haiti has received Red Cross assistance over the past five years

January 08, 2015 - It has been five years since an earthquake devastated Haiti, leading to the largest single country response in Red Cross history. While much progress has been made following the disaster on January 12, 2010, the Canadian Red Cross continues its long-term recovery efforts to help Haitians rebuild and strengthen their communities.

Canadian Red Cross marks 10 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami

December 26, 2014 -

(Ottawa, December 26, 2014) From building homes to helping families regain their livelihoods, the Canadian Red Cross has helped communities to ‘build back better’ following the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that struck on Boxing Day 10 years ago.

Canadian Red Cross supporting relief efforts in Philippines as Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall

December 08, 2014 - With the support of the Canadian Red Cross, the Philippine Red Cross is better prepared to provide relief to communities affected by Typhoon Hagupit, which made landfall on the weekend. 

Canadian banks accepting donations for Red Cross response to Ebola epidemic in West Africa

October 07, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce that nine banks in Canada are accepting cash donations in support of Red Cross efforts to end the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa.

The Canadian Red Cross recognizes the Government of Canada’s continued leadership in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

September 26, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross recognizes Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s continued leadership in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH). 

Libya and Syria: Canadian Red Cross condemns more deaths in the line of duty

June 05, 2014 - On Wednesday, June 4, the Canadian Red Cross learned of the killing of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) staff member Michael Greub in Sirte, Libya. The 42-year-old Swiss national, head of the organization's Misrata sub-delegation, was killed by armed men around midday yesterday in the city of Sirte, as he was leaving a meeting with two colleagues.