International (Page 104)

Read blog posts from the Canadian Red Cross about our international programs and relief efforts

Latest Posts

Tornado touches down in Alabama in January - is that normal?

Posted January 24, 2012 by Global Administrator

A tornado in January? Did we hear that right? It’s true. Sunday evening, a severe weather system spun-off a series of tornadoes which touched down across several states in the Southern US, leaving behind a path of devastation. In particular,...

Tech Talk: Providing aid in a digital world

Posted January 13, 2012 by Global Administrator

* Every week, Red Cross Tech Talk looks at different technology or social media tools that pertain to the work we do at the Red Cross. Have an idea? Please let us know! When Haiti was struck by a devastating earthquake two years ago, Paul Conn...

Thank you - Your gift continues to make a difference

Posted January 12, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

Two years on from the devastating earthquake that shook Haiti, the Red Cross continues to help communities rebuild and recover.  Canadians should be proud that their donations are having a lasting and meaningful impact in the lives of earthquake surv...

The Red Cross Round-up

Posted January 11, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.PAKISTAN: Four months ago, record monsoon rains in southern Pakistan flooded vast expanses of land, destroying homes and valuable crops.  Many ...

Photo of the Day: Haiti slideshow

Posted January 11, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

*Guest entry by Michael Tomascik, Public Affairs team, Ottawa Two years ago Haiti was left devastated after by 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Over the past two years the Canadian Red Cross, thanks to the generosity of Canadians, has been working to hel...

Photo of the Day: Secretary General in Haiti

Posted January 09, 2012 by Global Administrator

Every day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know!  Conrad Sauvé, Secretary General of the Canadian Red Cross, is currently in Haiti, as this week marks two year...

The Red Cross Round-up

Posted January 04, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.PHILIPPINES:  An outbreak of the deadly bacteria Leptospirosis has highlighted the dramatic and ongoing needs of the tens of thousands of peopl...

Photo of the Day: Helping families affected by Typhoon Washi

Posted January 04, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

This photo was taken in Iligan City, where the Philippine Red Cross continues to help those whose homes and communities were devastated by Typhoon Washi. In evacuation centres, Red Cross volunteers supported a group of doctors to treat injuries f...

See your impact in action.

Sign up to receive impact updates from the Canadian Red Cross, inspirational stories from the field and be the first to hear about emergency relief efforts.

Sign up

The Canadian Red Cross takes your privacy seriously. We do not distribute or sell your email address to anyone. View our privacy policy.

About The Blog

The purpose of this blog, quite simply, is to talk. This blog is an opportunity for Red Cross staff, volunteers, supporters and friends to share stories about what is happening in your community and the important work you are doing. It is a tool that will help keep all of us connected.

Categories

Looking for something specific? Try filtering posts by selecting a topic from the list below:

Blog Archives