Food Security

Latest Posts

Everything you need to know about the Africa food insecurity crisis

Posted February 01, 2018 by Global Administrator

In 2018, the food insecurity crisis that is impacting millions of people in parts of Africa is expected to continue. Learn what is happening, who is being affected, and what is being done to help. 

Photo of the Day: Red Cross continues to support affected communities across the Sahel

Posted February 21, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

I have been in the North of Senegal over the past couple of days to meet with families who have benefitted from Red Cross assistance in response to the food security crisis.  This region of Senegal was affected by the 2011 drought that continued ...

Dispatch from The Gambia: Building resilience through community gardens

Posted February 18, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

I have just returned from The Gambia where we visited four community gardens in North Bank and Lower River Region.  These women-run community vegetable gardens, supported by the Red Cross and the Government of Canada, allow families affected by t...

The Red Cross Round-up

Posted November 22, 2012 by Global Administrator

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world. Kenya:  A year has passed since the Kenyans for Kenya Drought Initiative began and one of the areas, Walda Location in Sololo District,...

The Red Cross Round-up

Posted August 01, 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. PARAGUAY: A variety of traditional Paraguayan handicrafts created by women prisoners of the Good Shepherd have been displayed during Expo-2...

Food Friday: Making marmalade in Lesotho

Posted November 04, 2011 by Global Administrator

*Every Friday is all about food on Red Cross Talks – everything from Red Cross inspired recipes to emergency food tips and solutions.Happy Food Friday! The inspiration for this week’s post is courtesy of our friends at the British Red Cross who recen...

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