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The Red Cross Round-Up

Posted December 27, 2012 by Global Administrator

The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world. Philippines: On December 21, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched a revised emergency appe...

Photo of the Day: What do sea turtles, otters and star fish have in common?

Posted December 21, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

There is no reason the walls of your staff room need to be boring, just look at the pool in Estevan, SK. Staff member Leslie Schreiber shows off walls painted with Red Cross Swim mascots, a little encouragement for young ones learning to swim at the facility.

Volunteers provide assistance in house fires

Posted December 14, 2012 by Global Administrator

The Greater New York branch of the American Red Cross is still handling cleanup efforts following Sandy, but they are also helping to respond to the increased number of house fires that occur at this time of year. At the Canadian Red Cross, call...

Photo of the Day: Red Crossers get into the holiday spirit

Posted December 12, 2012 by Global Administrator

The staff at the Cornwall branch office of the Canadian Red Cross are really getting into the holiday spirit this year by decorating a tree in their office with gifts being donated to Sparky's Toy Drive .The Sparky Toy Drive is held by the Cornwall F...

Alberta volunteer gives up vacation days for Sandy response

Posted December 05, 2012 by Global Administrator

Most people like to use their holidays as an opportunity to get away, rest and unwind. 51-year-old Allan Works, an oiler and pressure vessel inspector, chose to spend the remainder of his 2012 vacation days giving back. In early November, Allan re...

Photo of the Day: Tipi of Courage facilitates HIV outreach in Aboriginal communities

Posted November 30, 2012 by Global Administrator

Representatives from southern Alberta First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities gather for a Tipi Transfer ceremony in Calgary. The ceremony allows the Canadian Red Cross Tipi of Courage to be set up in regional events. The Tipi of Courage is a co...

Photo of the Day: 28th Annual Global Issues Symposium for Youth!

Posted November 16, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

Guest entry by James Park, Assistant Communications Coordinator in BC  This Remembrance Day weekend marked the 28th year of our Global Issues Symposium for Youth, a four-day camp run by the Canadian Red Cross’ Humanitarian Issues Promotion. At our...

How the Red Cross helps reunite families

Posted November 15, 2012 by Global Administrator

When we’re surrounded by loved ones, it can be hard to imagine that as a result of armed conflict, disasters and migration, thousands of people around the world become separated and lose contact with their family members. The Red Cross Restoring F...

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