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Calling all soccer fans!

Posted June 11, 2010 by Global Administrator

Today is the day many soccer or (for most of the world) football fans have been waiting for: the first day of the FIFA World Cup. For the next month, soccer-mania  will take hold of the world. What most people don’t know is that the Red Cross and ...

CD wants to bring hope to Haiti

Posted May 17, 2010 by Global Administrator

Following the earthquake in Haiti, many groups of concerned individuals have started fundraising initiatives in support of Red Cross relief and recovery efforts. I want to introduce you to one of these projects: “Hope for Haiti CD”. The artist on ...

Songs from Haiti

Posted May 11, 2010 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

Guest blog by Christine Hwang, Red Cross delegate to Haiti. Christine recently returned from a six-week mission to Haiti where she worked in a Red Cross hospital. [gallery columns="2"] The children are excited to see us.  “Pick me! Pick me!” th...

Celebrating World Malaria Day: Special guest blog

Posted April 25, 2010 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

Guest blog by Namugenyi Kiwanuka.
A few years ago, I contracted malaria in Sierra Leone. I came face to face with the realities of what it’s like to seek treatment for this deadly and common illness. Even though I had access to the bes...

Pull a net over your avatar

Posted April 25, 2010 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

If you haven't already seen it, check out this cool app that allows you to put a net over your Facebook avatar to show your support for World Malaria Day. http://apps.facebook.com/malariabites/Malaria bites.

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