2023

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Red Cross Red Crescent volunteer surveys damage in Morocco

Earthquake Strikes Morocco

September 29, 2023 - In the late hours of Friday, September 8, panic erupted as people fled their homes after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco. 

A Red Cross volunteer and a Walmart employee in front of a campaign sign

20th annual Walmart giving campaign begins

June 29, 2023 - For over two decades, Walmart Canada, it’s Associates and customers have helped support the Canadian Red Cross’ work before and during disasters.

A wildfire burns beside a dirt road.

Wildfires force thousands of people to evacuate in Alberta

May 09, 2023 - On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the province of Alberta declared a state of emergency as more than 90 wildfires burned in the northern part of the province. Numerous communities and tens of thousands of people are on evacuation orders or alerts.
 

Local SSRC volunteers meet with villagers to discuss health issues in South Sudan

Crisis in Sudan: Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Responding

May 03, 2023 - On Saturday, April 15, fighting broke out in Sudan and has been rapidly increasing in the capital of Khartoum and other regions across the country.

A Turkish Red Crescent worker stands in front of rubble after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Earthquake Devastates Türkiye and Syria, government donation match announced

February 08, 2023 - On Monday February 6 a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake tore through Gaziantep, Türkiye, impacting 10 provinces in the south and southeast of the country, as well as areas in northern Syria.