Red Cross Stories : Asia (Page 2)

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Asia

Hope and home restored

November 18, 2014 - When Typhoon Haiyan made landfall on November 8, 2013, Manuel Beron’s house was among the one million homes damaged or destroyed by the strong winds. 

A new livelihood

November 18, 2014 - Maria Redubla Liporada is just thankful she survived. Her community in the Philippines was hit hard by Typhoon Haiyan.

Ready to respond

November 18, 2014 - Aid worker Sebastien Jouffroy was sent to help run the Canadian Red Cross field hospital after Typhoon Haiyan hit. Inside the white tents, Red Cross staff provided life-saving treatment to patients.

Voice from the field: Delivering Maternal, Newborn & Child Health education in Pakistan

May 09, 2014 - Every day, thousands of women celebrate one of life’s most amazing experiences — becoming a mother. Comprehensive Maternal, Newborn and Child Health programs are giving mothers in Pakistan the chance to celebrate that experience.

Typhoon Haiyan: Six months on

May 07, 2014 - Six months after Typhoon Haiyan made landfall, the Red Cross continues support affected communities. 

Improving community health in Pakistan

July 05, 2013 - Since 2010, the Canadian Red Cross has worked to improve health in Pakistan by supporting the Pakistan Red Crescent Society through a three-year long Integrated Recovery Program.

Red Cross helps those affected by the earthquake in Lushan, China

June 14, 2013 - On April 20, 2013, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Lushan, located in the Sichuan province of China.

Japan continues recovery two years after the earthquake and tsunami

April 05, 2013 - On March 11, 2011, the lives of hundreds of thousands of people were forever changed when a 9.0 magnitude earthquake followed by a massive tsunami devastated Japan.

Canadian Red Cross supports disaster relief programming in Indonesia

February 28, 2013 - The rapid response of emergency personnel in the aftermath of the 2012 earthquake underscores the benefits of disaster relief and preparedness.

Canadian Red Cross responds to the needs of communities recovering from Typhoon Bopha

February 28, 2013 - "Before the typhoon came, we were living with my mother," says 29-year-old Stella Navales, who now resides with her husband and family in a home made of tarpaulin and plywood.