Posted June 17, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
During World Refugee Week, June 16-22, we are highlighting Restoring Family Links, a program that helps reconnect families separated by conflict and disaster. Did you know the Red Cross plays an integral role in the safety, protection and well-be...
Posted January 21, 2013 by Global Administrator
Today’s photo of the day is taken from the American Red Cross. Pictured above is James Medina, who was attending school in Port-au-Prince, when the earthquake in Haiti occurred three years ago. Medina was trapped under the rubble for an entire...
Posted January 11, 2013 by Global Administrator
It has been three years since a devastating earthquake hit Haiti where the Red Cross continues to support communities. To date, the Red Cross has assisted more than 5 million earthquake survivors and more than 14,400 tons of aid from the Red Cross ha...
Posted January 10, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Guest entry by Cindy Fuchs, Provincial Director, Saskatchewan [slideshow] Last month I was given the opportunity to visit Haiti to see the progress of the Canadian Red Cross work there. It was quite an eye opening experience for me. During my 2...
Posted January 09, 2013 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. NIGERIA: Like thousands of people affected by the floods in Nigeria, those living in Udagba are fighting to rebuild their lives. With suppo...
Posted December 12, 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. TUNISIA: The Tunisian Red Crescent celebrated International Volunteer Day with the theme of promoting safer and easier volunteering in coor...
Posted December 06, 2012 by Global Administrator
Today’s photo of the day comes from Susan Johnson, Director General for International Operations at the Canadian Red Cross. Susan is currently in Haiti visiting Canadian Red Cross programs along with Western Canada colleagues Sue Phillips and C...
Posted November 14, 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. SYRIA: Concern is growing for over 3 million people affected by the conflict in Syria as winter approaches in a region where temperatures c...
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