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Posted July 03, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Guest post by Lindsay Vogan, Communications volunteer deployed in Alberta High River is one of the hardest hit by the Alberta floods. With so many evacuated, where do all of displaced residents go? Some are lucky enough to have friends and family ...
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world. NIGERIA: Last August, heavy rains began in Nigeria, leading to the worst flooding the country had experienced in 40 years. Hundreds of thou...
Posted July 02, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Guest post by Vicki Eichstaedt, Communications Volunteer on deployment in Alberta from American Red Cross It was eerily quiet in High River on Sunday. No people, no cars, no movement. I joined a group of Red Cross and other community volunteers...
Posted June 19, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world. SENEGAL: As in other countries across the Sahel, the lack of rainfall during 2011 left parts of Senegal facing food insecurity. This was pa...
Posted June 17, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
During World Refugee Week, June 16-22, we are highlighting Restoring Family Links, a program that helps reconnect families separated by conflict and disaster. Did you know the Red Cross plays an integral role in the safety, protection and well-be...
Posted June 14, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Guest entry by Calli Forbes, Communications in Alberta Last week, volunteer Mary-Jane Dawson was awarded the Canadian Red Cross' highest honour, the Order of the Red Cross, for her outstanding humanitarian service, dedication, and achievement....
Posted June 13, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
I have family in Oklahoma which means that I have been keeping a close eye on all the recent tornado activity. I also know that we are in tornado season here on the prairies. Being a good little Red Crosser, I am all over the tip sheets and sprea...
Posted June 12, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
*Photos by Johan Hallberg-Campbell The Canadian Red Cross Emergency Response Unit (ERU) sprung into action this week. It wasn't in response to a disaster, but rather as part of an intensive training exercise held in Ontario. That means tents, ...
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