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Japan continues recovery two years after the earthquake and tsunami
- 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.
Disaster preparation helps communities rebuild eight years after the 2004 tsunami
- While the 2004 tsunami resulted in widespread loss, with assistance from the Canadian Red Cross, countries impacted by the disaster have been able to make steps toward recovery.
Canadian Red Cross provides essential support for areas affected by Hurricane Sandy
- The devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy has taken a tremendous toll in parts of North America and the Caribbean.
South Sudan Red Cross team provides lifesaving assistance to man in need
- One crucial, fateful moment can be the difference between life and death for someone in need - a lesson that one Red Cross field team stationed in South Sudan recently took to heart.
Red Cross programs harness the spirit of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- Celebrated on October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is an effort by the global community to drive awareness of the struggles that those living in poverty face each day.
Red Cross responds to emergencies worldwide with First Responder Initiative
- Emergencies worldwide have grown in scope and severity, but programs offered by the Red Cross Movement may be the key to improving conditions and giving vital assistance to those in need.
Red Cross services leave Horn of Africa stronger after drought
- Since 2011, the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa has affected more than 13 million people, leaving many without basic shelter and basic necessities.
Emergency Response Units leap into action following emergencies worldwide
- Created in 1996 to assist communities in the aftermath of an incident, Emergency Response Units (ERU) act as a vital layer of support for vulnerable persons when the resources of local facilities have been exhausted.
The Sahel declares a food and health emergency
- The area of Africa known as the Sahel, which spans across the Sahara desert and includes portions of Niger, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, The Gambia and Senegal, has declared a state of emergency due to food shortages and outbreaks of measles, meningitis and polio.
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