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Emergency field hospital handed over to Philippine Red Cross

March 03, 2014 - More than three months after many communities in the Philippines were devastated by Typhoon Haiyan, the Canadian Red Cross has concluded its emergency health response, handing over the field hospital deployed in November 2013 to the Philippine Red Cross.

Red Cross provides aid to Somalia following devastating cyclone

February 20, 2014 - Silent emergencies and disasters occur every day around the world. In mid-November 2013, a tropical cyclone struck the Puntland region of Somalia with wind, rain and flash flooding.

Typhoon Haiyan: Red Cross response three months on

February 07, 2014 - On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan tore through the Philippines, wreaking havoc and widespread destruction. 

Emergency Response Unit works with Philippine Red Cross youth to prevent violence in post-typhoon Philippines

December 06, 2013 - Violence often increases during and after disasters and emergencies. In times of crisis, individuals and communities may lose their regular coping mechanisms while they experience the overwhelming stress that is present in the aftermath of a disaster.  

The Red Cross responds to extreme temperatures in Peru

November 27, 2013 - The Canadian Red Cross, one of the largest non-profit organizations in Canada, is devoted to delivering humanitarian aid and relief to those in need worldwide. Recently, with the support of the Government of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross contributed to the response to extreme temperatures in Peru.

Hurricane Sandy – one year after making landfall in the U.S.

October 29, 2013 -

One year after Hurricane Sandy struck New York, New Jersey and other states, the Red Cross continues to help survivors rebuild and recover.

Canadian Red Cross works with Afghan Red Crescent Society to provide humanitarian aid

September 06, 2013 - The Canadian Red Cross has partnered with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to help the Afghan Red Crescent Society meet goals in development and humanitarian aid in Afghanistan.

Energy saving stove training

September 04, 2013 - The South Sudan Red Cross provided a very successful training to the women (and men) of Komiri Payam in Budi County in energy saving mud stoves.

How has the Canadian Red Cross response helped Haiti since 2010?

July 02, 2013 - In 2010, Haiti was hit with a powerful earthquake that sent ripples of destruction across the island.

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.