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Appeal launched to support people impacted by the earthquake in Myanmar
March 28, 2025 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2025 Myanmar Earthquake Appeal to help those affected by the earthquake. The Red Cross Red Crescent is working to deliver emergency relief and to get help to those impacted by the earthquake as quickly as possible.
Appeal launched to help people impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene
October 09, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Hurricanes Milton and Helene Appeal to help support people impacted by the recent hurricanes in the United States.
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.
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