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Red Cross volunteers on the front lines of potential health crises in Central African Republic

February 21, 2014 - The humanitarian situation in Central African Republic (CAR), presents enormous difficulties due to a lack of food, safe water and over populated living conditions in the many spontaneous settlements where families have fled to avoid the violence, leaving people exposed to diseases including cholera, malaria, diarrhoea and acute respiratory infections. 

How the Canadian Red Cross Finding Family program works

February 20, 2014 - Have you considered trying to find a family member separated by war, disaster or migration?

Red Cross provides aid to Somalia following devastating cyclone

February 20, 2014 - Silent emergencies and disasters occur every day around the world. In mid-November 2013, a tropical cyclone struck the Puntland region of Somalia with wind, rain and flash flooding.

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Share the love and spread a heartfelt Canadian Red Cross message this Valentine's Day

February 14, 2014 - Valentine’s Day is the perfect moment to highlight these wonderful stories and give everyone the chance to send messages of appreciation.

The Canadian Red Cross offers 10 steps to creating safer environments

February 11, 2014 - Violence, bullying and abuse are major problems in a number of communities, from schools to organizations to workplaces.

Become a Canadian Red Cross volunteer today

February 11, 2014 - Those who volunteer and work with the Canadian Red Cross are true humanitarians.

Food shortage in Zimbabwe requires immediate humanitarian assistance

February 11, 2014 - While they may not grab headlines like disasters, food shortages require humanitarian intervention.

The Red Cross continues to support families affected by the conflict in South Sudan

February 10, 2014 - The Red Cross is extremely concerned about the urgent health needs in South Sudan.  Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced from their homes by an increase in armed violence in the past several weeks.

Typhoon Haiyan: Red Cross response three months on

February 07, 2014 - On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan tore through the Philippines, wreaking havoc and widespread destruction. 

Winter weather in Syria leads to new struggles

February 06, 2014 - In Syria, humanitarian needs continue to grow as resources become scarce.

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