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Emergencies and Disasters Worldwide

Appeal launched to support Hawaii Wildfires response efforts

August 11, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched an appeal to help support people impacted by the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii.
 

Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada’s release of the National Adaptation Strategy

June 27, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada for releasing the official National Adaptation Strategy (NAS). Today’s announcement signals continued momentum in addressing risks associated with climate change in Canada through a whole-of-society approach.

Government of Canada pledges to match donations for earthquake response in Türkiye and Syria

February 08, 2023 - Global Affairs Canada will match individual donations to Canadian Red Cross up to $10 million

The Canadian Red Cross wishes to thank Global Affairs Canada following today’s announcement that it will match donations to the Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria Appeal

Red Cross launches appeal to help people in Türkiye and Syria after earthquake

February 06, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria Appeal to help people impacted by the devastating earthquakes which hit the region on February 6, 2023.
 

Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for Africa Humanitarian Crisis

December 19, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Africa Humanitarian Crisis Appeal to support people hit hard by multiple humanitarian crises in Somalia and other impacted African countries.

Canadian Red Cross launches Pakistan Floods Appeal

August 31, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Pakistan Floods Appeal to accept donations to help people affected by record-breaking monsoon rainfall in Pakistan. 

Red Cross raising funds to help people arriving in Canada from Ukraine

April 01, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross has opened the Ukraine Humanitarian Support in Canada Appeal to help people who have been displaced by the conflict in Ukraine when they arrive in Canada.
 

Canadian donations reaching people in Ukraine and surrounding countries

March 29, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross continues to provide vital assistance to people in Ukraine and surrounding countries.  Red Cross teams are working in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to provide urgent items in an effort to alleviate human suffering caused by the conflict.

Red Cross aid reaching people in Ukraine and surrounding countries

March 22, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross wishes to thank Canadians for their generous financial donations to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.  As of March 21st, Canadian donations have reached $119 million.

Red Cross launches Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal

February 24, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal to respond to those affected by ongoing conflict in the country.