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Red Cross and Red Crescent around the world: Unique Societies, same principles  

A man in a Red Cross vest carrying a black and white dog on his shoulder

Every day, members of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement respond to emergencies and disasters around the world. Each Red Cross or Red Crescent National Society is distinct from each other but linked together by the same guiding principles. So how does this all work? 

A man in a Red Cross vest carrying a black and white dog on his shoulder

Wilberforce Red Cross outpost celebrates 100-year anniversary

Front view of a historic building with a plaque on a post outside it

On Aug 15th, Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost Historic House celebrated its 100-year anniversary. The outpost served as a nursing station and mini-hospital for those who needed health care in isolated communities. The outpost was the first of its kind in the Ontario Division of the Canadian Red Cross.

Front view of a historic building with a plaque on a post outside it

Top stories of 2021: our year in review

Collaborative artwork by nonprofit Art Not Shame with several artists contributing sections of this painting create

Despite it all, this year brought about inspiring and touching stories that resonated with our readers. We looked at the most popular stories from 2021 and brought them together for us to enjoy again as we end 2021.

Collaborative artwork by nonprofit Art Not Shame with several artists contributing sections of this painting create

Women in Leadership: Pat Laberge’s path to humanitarian work

Pat handing supplies to a person standing among a crowd

“I just remember night after night for what seemed like weeks this was always a news item, this war in Biafra. The fighting, the starving children, the displaced people,” Pat Laberge says. “I also remember the Red Cross and that the Red Cross was helping.”
It wasn’t long before she pointed at the television and blurted out that this was what she wanted to do with her life. She was going to be a humanitarian. She was going to join the Red Cross. And she did.

Pat handing supplies to a person standing among a crowd

Over 100 years of victories, large and small, of women in Canada

The Canadian Red Cross was founded in 1896, and since the very beginning women played a crucial role. To mark International Women's Day on March 8, we‘re going  back in time from the beginning of the Red Cross to celebrate the victories, big and small, of women in Canada.

'Tis the Season for Tax Savings

Difficult times like these allow us to take stock in what’s most important to us like family, friends, safety and health. It’s during these times of reflection and appreciation that many Canadians decide to share their good fortune with others by supporting causes close to their heart through a charitable donation. Here's how to have the most financial impact for you come tax time.

How the Emergency Community Support Fund is helping fathers build their relationship skills

Mohammed, general manager of Repere, standing smiling outside

RePère is a non-profit community organization whose mission is to foster the development of paternal skills by giving fathers the tools to build and maintain strong relationships with their children. Its main goals are to offer support to struggling fathers and help men define their role as a father. The organization has been active in the Montreal area for 25 years.
 

Mohammed, general manager of Repere, standing smiling outside

COVID-19 and beyond: Staying creative for a healthy mind

A child sitting on the floor painting on a big sheet of paper

I saw many friends try their hand at painting, spruce up their gardens, and even build a homemade app to plan meals for isolation when constant trips to the market weren’t possible. We created something important to us, and we shared in the feeling of how much our mood and quality of life had improved while working on these “new-to-us” projects!

A child sitting on the floor painting on a big sheet of paper

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