Red Cross Stories : Americas (Page 3)

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Americas

Contacting family members in Haiti through the Canadian Red Cross

May 15, 2013 - Working with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the Canadian Red Cross has been able to coordinate activities intended to re-establish connections between Haitians and their relatives living in Canada.

Canadian Red Cross worker makes impact on the ground

April 03, 2013 - Mathieu has witnessed firsthand the kind of work that the Canadian Red Cross has done to improve the lives of those in need.

How are men involved in Mother, Newborn and Child Health?

March 08, 2013 - Yet while Mother, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) projects like REDES, which is available in Honduras, are focused on addressing the needs of women, infants and children, men play an integral role in their maintenance.

Why does violence escalate after disasters?

February 28, 2013 - When disasters occur, it can impact more than just the landscape of a community - it can affect the safety of men, women and children living in the area.

For one woman, the Canadian Red Cross changed everything

February 13, 2013 - For one Haitian woman, the Canadian Red Cross' impact on the ground changed everything in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake that devastated her country.

The Canadian Red Cross continues to support earthquake survivors in Haiti three years after the earthquake

February 06, 2013 - Three years after the earthquake in Haiti, the Canadian Red Cross is still hard at work in the region, offering a variety of services that support long-term recovery.

How does the Canadian Red Cross observe International Development Week?

February 05, 2013 - In countries like Bolivia, Honduras and Nicaragua, the projects undertaken by the Canadian Red Cross have affected the lives of many people and have provided much-needed resources to communities. 

Lend your support for the Canadian Red Cross' Hurricane Sandy relief efforts today

November 23, 2012 - More than 10,000 people affected by Hurricane Sandy are living in shelters across the U.S., and one resident of Salisbury, New Brunswick, is determined to help.

Canadian Red Cross provides essential support for areas affected by Hurricane Sandy

November 20, 2012 - The devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy has taken a tremendous toll in parts of North America and the Caribbean.

Maternal health programs in Africa and Latin America improve the lives of women in need

November 19, 2012 - Did you know that each day, approximately 800 women die from complications related to childbirth?