*Written by Katie Robinson, communications coordinator for the Canadian Red Cross*
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our Sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.
SRI LANKA: Since the reserves in and around Nugelanda have fallen victim to illegal loggers and those clearing the land for illegal cultivation, wild elephants have started to move into areas inhabited by people.The IFRC has launched a preliminary emergency appeal for $1.5 million to respond to an outbreak of polio in the Republic of Congo. This is the country’s first reported case since 2000.
REPUBLIC OF CONGO: The IFRC has launched a preliminary emergency appeal for $1.5 million to respond to an outbreak of polio in the Republic of Congo. This is the country’s first reported case since 2000.
HAITI: The earthquake in January led to a large number of amputations in Haiti. Child amputees are learning to enjoy life again after having suffered the worst.
Visit the Canadian Red Cross Haiti earthquake microsite to learn more about our efforts in Haiti.
GLOSSARY:
ICRC = International Committee of the Red Cross
IFRC = International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies