Red Cross Stories
Online program helps reduce youth violence
- Many children and youth around the world are subjected to violence and abuse every day, whether it is from their peers, parents, romantic partners or members of their local community.
Woman loses home and important historical site in Bragg Creek
- When Red Cross volunteers came to visit Teghtmeyer, she was sorting through boxes of memories and old books of recipes covered in mud just outside her home.
Family benefits from the Canadian Red Cross
- For one family, a fire in their apartment complex nearly destroyed everything, yet the Canadian Red Cross' assistance provided help when they needed it most.
How has the Canadian Red Cross response helped Haiti since 2010?
- In 2010, Haiti was hit with a powerful earthquake that sent ripples of destruction across the island.
Canadian Red Cross responds to hunger crisis in Sahel region
- Eighteen million people in seven different countries were affected by a food and nutritional crisis including countries like Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal.
11-year-old saves mom with Red Cross babysitter training
- Two weeks after Connor participated in a babysitting course offered by the Canadian Red Cross, he was faced with a life-altering emergency, yet he was able to respond decisively as a result of the skills he gained.
Five ways to stay safe at the beach
- From splashing around the shores to spreading out on the warm sand and soaking up some much-needed sunshine, the beach offers a variety of activities both for you and your family.
Red Cross volunteers called to action for Alberta floods
- The call for assistance went out on Thursday evening at 11 p.m. The next day, a team of Canadian Red Cross disaster management volunteers had gathered at the Edmonton Red Cross office – bags packed and ready to go.
Wilderness first aid and CPR tips for summer
- With the Wilderness and Remote First Aid course offered by the Red Cross, you can acquire greater knowledge that will benefit you immensely, especially if you're planning to be outdoors for an extended length of time.
Red Cross helps those affected by the earthquake in Lushan, China
- On April 20, 2013, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Lushan, located in the Sichuan province of China.
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