Red Cross Stories : Worldwide (Page 3)

Canadian Red Cross Stories

Worldwide

Have you lost contact with a loved one?

August 08, 2013 - From the outbreak of armed conflict to natural disasters, health issues, migration or detention, there are a variety of reasons why families may become separated and lose contact with each other.

Canadian Red Cross Emergency Response Unit training can make a difference

July 19, 2013 - ERUs can provide fast and efficient medical assistance in the aftermath of an emergency and assist in long-term health needs of affected people.

Red Cross marks 1,000 days to Millennium Development Goals

May 22, 2013 - On April 5, 2013, the international community marked the 1,000-day milestone to the 2015 target date for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

Making the most of Mother's Day with maternal health programs

May 15, 2013 - One unique way that you can show mom how much you care is by learning more about the maternal health programs that the Canadian Red Cross is involved with.

Celebrating World Red Cross Day

May 07, 2013 - World Red Cross Day honours the valuable contributions that volunteers, staff and other supporters of the 187 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies that comprise the Red Cross Movement as a whole.

Canadian Red Cross volunteer educates youth on international humanitarian law

May 03, 2013 - Volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross, like Toronto native Bernadette Maheandiran, are an integral part of educational programming both at home and abroad.

Three ways you can show your support for the Canadian Red Cross

May 03, 2013 - Are you eager to make a difference in your community, but you're unsure how to get started? Consider these three ways that you can show your support for the Canadian Red Cross.

How has the Red Cross honoured International Women's Day?

April 12, 2013 - The Red Cross Movement honours International Women's Day, a worldwide event established by the United Nations to raise awareness of the crimes of violence perpetuated against women and girls.

Canadian Red Cross highlights importance of first aid for World Health Day

April 10, 2013 - Celebrated annually on April 7 to observe the founding of the World Health Organization, World Health Day is an event that strives to raise awareness of the public health issues that exist around the globe.

Canadian Red Cross worker receives Diamond Jubilee Medal

April 05, 2013 - Howard Arfin first became involved with the Canadian Red Cross in 1958, as a member of the Junior Red Cross in Montreal.