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...
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Guest blog by Gwen Eamer, Media Advisor in Ottawa Did you know that 780 million people today don’t have access to a safe and reliable water supply? Consider the lost potential in this: 71% of households in Sub-Saharan Africa rely on women and girl...
Have “Hunger Games” on the brain? The film version of the first book from this popular trilogy is set to hit theatres soon. If you haven’t heard of this futuristic story before, it’s about 12 young men and 12 young women who are chosen to compete to ...
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 ...
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!The donations of thousands of Canadians have made a big impact on the lives of survivors of the earthquake a...
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 ...
Today’s photo is courtesy of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Ninety percent of the children and 80 percent of the mothers coming to the Integrated Health Center in the village of Kofo are malnourished...
Today marks one year since a devastating earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan. Thanks to your support, the Japanese Red Cross continues to help families recover and rebuild their lives. Watch this video to see tsunami survivors express their t...