Red Cross Stories : worldwide 10
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Red Cross helps reconnect families from Somalia
October 10, 2012 - More than 16,700 Red Cross Messages were distributed in Somalia during 2011, while approximately 254 people were located following requests from family members.
Red Cross increases aid programs to northern Mali
October 08, 2012 - In Mali, limited access to clean drinking water, coupled with the rainy season which increases the risk for contamination, has left thousands at risk for developing diseases.
Red Cross programs harness the spirit of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 08, 2012 - 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 meets challenges facing mothers and children in Nicaragua
October 03, 2012 - Did you know that more than 530,000 women across the world die each year as a result of pregnancy and childbirth complications?
Red Cross responds to emergencies worldwide with First Responder Initiative
September 24, 2012 - 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 helps reunite families from Bosnia and Herzegovina
September 13, 2012 - Since the dissolution of Yugoslavia in 1991, those living in the Balkans have suffered a relentless torrent of upheaval, violence and chaos.
Red Cross responds to the plight of children in war-torn countries
September 12, 2012 - Countries torn apart by strife are home to more than just civil unrest and upheaval - they are also populated by millions of vulnerable children.
Red Cross honours missing persons with International Day of the Disappeared
September 10, 2012 - Each year on August 30, the Red Cross highlights the important issue of family separation with International Day of the Disappeared.
Red Cross services leave Horn of Africa stronger after drought
September 05, 2012 - 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
August 29, 2012 - 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.
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