Red Cross Stories : worldwide 8

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Red Cross helps those affected by the earthquake in Lushan, China

June 14, 2013 - On April 20, 2013, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Lushan, located in the Sichuan province of China.

Red Cross marks 1,000 days to Millennium Development Goals

May 22, 2013 - On April 5, 2013, the international community marked the 1,000-day milestone to the 2015 target date for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

Celebrating World Red Cross Day

May 07, 2013 - World Red Cross Day honours the valuable contributions that volunteers, staff and other supporters of the 187 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies that comprise the Red Cross Movement as a whole.

Canadian Red Cross volunteer educates youth on international humanitarian law

May 03, 2013 - Volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross, like Toronto native Bernadette Maheandiran, are an integral part of educational programming both at home and abroad.

Three ways you can show your support for the Canadian Red Cross

May 03, 2013 - Are you eager to make a difference in your community, but you're unsure how to get started? Consider these three ways that you can show your support for the Canadian Red Cross.

Canadian Red Cross highlights importance of first aid for World Health Day

April 10, 2013 - Celebrated annually on April 7 to observe the founding of the World Health Organization, World Health Day is an event that strives to raise awareness of the public health issues that exist around the globe.

Japan continues recovery two years after the earthquake and tsunami

April 05, 2013 - 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.

What are the benefits of the Canadian Red Cross Family Tracing Service?

April 05, 2013 - With the Family Tracing Service, the Canadian Red Cross helps immediate family members restore communication with a relative.

Canadian Red Cross worker makes impact on the ground

April 03, 2013 - Mathieu has witnessed firsthand the kind of work that the Canadian Red Cross has done to improve the lives of those in need.

Red Cross Agricultural Show strives to improve food security in South Sudan

March 25, 2013 - The event, which highlighted new agricultural techniques, aimed at helping local farmers learn more about food production and how to increase food security.