Posted March 23, 2012 by Global Administrator
Much of Eastern Canada has been experiencing record high temperatures this week, prompting many to swap mitts and toques for flip flops and shorts. But this wacky weather has resulted in the quick melt of snow and ice, and not surprisingly some flood...
Posted March 21, 2012 by Global Administrator
The Mexican Red Cross has been responding, including providing medical support, after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Acapulco yesterday. The quake was also felt in the country’s capital, Mexico City, where buildings were evacuated. The...
Posted March 19, 2012 by Global Administrator
We're celebrating March is Red Cross Month by recognizing the work of our volunteeers and sharing their stories. Yvonne Daubs’ work as a registered nurse has brought her to many different places and a few adventures over the years, from the local ...
Posted March 17, 2012 by Global Administrator
Just as the Horn of Africa is beginning to recover from last year’s severe drought and food insecurity, the Sahel region of Africa is now facing a similar plight as a result of violence, poor crops, rising food prices and other factors. More than 13 ...
Posted March 16, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
In this photo, women with malnourished children receive a card that entitles them to receive food. They will get oil, sugar, salt and flour as well as supplements for the infant. Red Cross support is critical in helping families through the current ...
Posted March 07, 2012 by Global Administrator
*Red Cross Tech Talk looks at different technology or social media tools that pertain to the work we do at the Red Cross. Have an idea? Please let us know! Our friends at the American Red Cross made a big announcement today that many of us disaste...
Posted March 05, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Guest blog by Barry Radford, Canadian Red Cross disaster management volunteer in Muskoka. *Red Cross Tech Talk looks at different technology or social media tools that pertain to the work we do at the Red Cross. Have an idea? Please let us know! ...
Posted March 05, 2012 by Global Administrator
Every day, we publish a photo to show the Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know! Several tornadoes struck American Midwest and Southern states this past week, claiming livings and destroy...
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