Red Cross Stories (Page 16)

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Canadian Red Cross sends aid workers and mobile field hospital to Nepal

April 28, 2015 -
As the massive response to the Nepal earthquake continues, the Canadian Red Cross deploys mobile field hospital along with some 20 highly trained delegates.

An agricultural house being rebuilt with the help of the Red Cross.

Nepal: Red Cross on the front lines responding to massive earthquake

April 25, 2015 - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is responding to the devastating earthquake that shook Nepal on April 25.

In face of migrant and refugee deaths in Mediterranean, Red Cross delivers humanitarian response

April 24, 2015 - Sinking of boat off coast of Libya, killing more than 700 migrants, highlights need for immediate and effective action to protect the dignity and safety of all migrants.

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Aviva Canada teams up with Canadian Red Cross to triple the impact of your gift

April 17, 2015 - This April, the Canadian Red Cross welcomes a new partner and a new chance  for donors to triple the impact of their gift. Aviva Canada, one of the country’s leading home, auto and business insurance groups, will double match every dollar donated! 

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Canadian Red Cross celebrates National Volunteer Week

April 10, 2015 - From April 12-18, 2015, the Canadian Red Cross celebrates National Volunteer Week to recognize its vast network of volunteers who contribute their time and energy to improving the lives of those in need across Canada.

National Volunteer Week Profile: Andrew MacPherson

April 10, 2015 -

Between shifts as a trauma and emergency physician  in Victoria, B.C. hospitals, helping injured skiers at Whistler-Blackcomb, and representing the Canadian Red Cross at medical conferences around the world, Andrew MacPherson has helped firmly establish the Canadian Red Cross as the number one provider of first aid and CPR training in Canada.

National Volunteer Week Profile: Nico Lacetera

April 10, 2015 - Only a few short years after arriving to Canada from Italy, Nicolas Lacetera was looking for an opportunity to give back to his community. In September 2014, he joined the network of Red Cross volunteers - becoming  a valued addition to the Street Relief Team with the St. James Community Monday Breakfast Program, in downtown Toronto. Not only is he a welcome addition, but he has become someone whom the program relies and depends on for continued support.  

National Volunteer Week Profile: Martin Minville

April 10, 2015 - Martin Minville has been a Red Cross volunteer for five years. Since day one, he has taken on the great responsibility of Team Leader and rallied the Rimouski volunteer team. He has put together a dedicated team he can count on during emergency responses.

Ontario students use Red Cross training to prevent bullying and abuse

March 30, 2015 - Ontario school takes training from the Canadian Red Cross Beyond the Hurt program to start a school group focused on bullying prevention practices. The goal is to create safe environments free of violence – including abuse, bullying, and exploitation – through prevention, education and response. 

Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement launches Words Against Ebola

March 23, 2015 - One year after the outbreak of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, the The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement launches an international awareness-raising campaign centered on using “the right words” to help end the disease.