Finding Family Stories

Finding family services help loved ones gain peace of mind

If you were forced to leave the country as a result of an emergency, would you know how to get in touch with the relatives you had no choice but to leave behind? More »

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 10:52:35 AM

How do Red Cross Messages help reconnect families?

Each year, the Canadian Red Cross sends and receives between 500 to 600 Red Cross Messages, giving it a crucial role in the this essential service. More »

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 2:43:11 PM

Red Cross helps reconnect families from Somalia

More than 16,700 Red Cross Messages were distributed in Somalia during 2011, while approximately 254 people were located following requests from family members. More »

Thursday, November 1, 2012 9:06:34 AM

Families of missing persons in Nepal receive vital aid from Red Cross Movement

With the support of the Canadian Red Cross and the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has sought to assist the families of missing persons learn more about the whereabouts of a loved one. More »

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 8:53:14 AM

Red Cross helps reunite families from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Since the dissolution of Yugoslavia in 1991, those living in the Balkans have suffered a relentless torrent of upheaval, violence and chaos. More »

Monday, October 22, 2012 3:02:04 PM

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