Red Cross Stories : Worldwide (Page 4)

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Worldwide

What are the benefits of the Canadian Red Cross Family Tracing Service?

April 05, 2013 - With the Family Tracing Service, the Canadian Red Cross helps immediate family members restore communication with a relative.

Red Cross representatives attend youth conference in Austria

April 03, 2013 - Held from Dec. 9 to Dec. 12, the Global Youth Conference in Vienna attracted more than 170 youth volunteers from 95 National Societies of the Red Cross.

Four reasons why international humanitarian law is important for Canadians

March 08, 2013 - Below are four reasons why international humanitarian law is an issue that is essential in Canada, and has the potential to impact the lives of many Canadians across the country.

How can international humanitarian law help children affected by war?

February 13, 2013 - Armed conflict affects the lives of men and women in many countries, but in many instances, the ones who are most impacted by war, civil unrest and other forms of strife are children.

Canadian Red Cross honours passing of long-time philanthropist

February 04, 2013 - The generous contributions made by the Pindoffs to the Canadian Red Cross benefited the lives of many individuals in need. 

How are children impacted by armed conflict?

January 22, 2013 - From being forced to abandon their homes to witnessing unspeakable atrocities, millions of children around the world are affected by armed conflict.

Haitian man benefits from Red Cross assistance

January 22, 2013 - While the Canadian Red Cross has benefited many Haitians, for one man who was displaced as a result of the incident, the Canadian Red Cross' impact on the ground has made a major difference.

Finding family services help loved ones gain peace of mind

January 22, 2013 - If you were forced to leave the country as a result of an emergency, would you know how to get in touch with the relatives you had no choice but to leave behind?

World Disasters Report reveals the problems facing migrants and refugees

January 17, 2013 - Did you know that more than one in every hundred of the world's citizens are forcibly displaced, and that an estimated 20 million migrants and refugees are living in a state of prolonged displacement?

Canadian Red Cross helps families in need in Sri Lanka

December 31, 2012 - Avishka and his father live in an apartment complex created by the Red Cross - it's one of many relief projects offered by the organization to help those affected by natural disasters in the country.