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Canadian Red Cross' Integrated Health Program underway in Jacmel
December 20, 2013 - Emergencies and disasters can strike entirely without warning. That was the case several years ago, in January 2010, when Haiti was struck by a massive earthquake that devastated the country. More than 1.3 million people were left homeless, and millions more impacted.
Red Cross volunteer to 'Walk the Talk' to prevent bullying
November 21, 2013 - Andy Callicum is a Red Cross volunteer from British Columbia who recently participated in a three-day walk, referred to as "Walk the Talk," to help draw attention to the importance of bullying prevention programs in reducing the occurrence of violence and abuse.
You may know who we are, but do you know what we do?
October 25, 2013 - The Canadian Red Cross is well-known as one of the largest charity organizations in Canada, but even though many Canadians have heard of the Canadian Red Cross, they don't know the full story.
The Canadian Red Cross takes measures to aid the displaced in Syria
October 14, 2013 - The Canadian Red Cross is responding to support individuals and families that have fled Syria and are now displaced in countries within the region. To date, more than 2 million individuals have sought refuge in neighbouring countries.
Red Cross staff member makes a difference in Moose Cree First Nation
September 09, 2013 - With the assistance of dedicated and passionate staff like Bryan Nahrgang, who works at the Canadian Red Cross' satellite office in Moose Cree, the Canadian Red Cross is able to better reach out to people in need.
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.
Family benefits from the Canadian Red Cross
July 02, 2013 - For one family, a fire in their apartment complex nearly destroyed everything, yet the Canadian Red Cross' assistance provided help when they needed it most.
Canadian Red Cross volunteer responds to 2011 flooding in Manitoba
April 22, 2013 - In April 2011, Heather met with a young couple who had a newborn baby. They were given only two hours' notice to leave their home, and had never been evacuated before.
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.
Family impacted by house fire gains relief from the Canadian Red Cross
February 04, 2013 - For Doug McNish, the Canadian Red Cross' influence helped make an incredible difference after a fire broke out in his family's apartment.
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