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Posted February 25, 2014 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) has forced close to one million people from their homes. Despite the challenges, Red Cross volunteers in CAR are doing what they can to help. Meanwhile, the Cameroon Red Cross has been assisting refugees arriving in their country. The Canadian Red Cross and the International Red Cross Red Crescent movement have deployed delegates and resources to support the response.
Posted February 20, 2014 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
It has been just over three months since Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the Philippines. Red Cross has been providing relief to communities in need of food, shelter, clean water and medical assistance. Several National Red Cross Societies including the Canadian Red Cross continue to provide assistance and raise funds to boost the Philippine Red Cross’ plan to support the long-term recovery of 100,000 families in the worst affected areas over the next two years.
Posted February 19, 2014 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.
Posted February 18, 2014 by Global Administrator
In this video, the head of operations for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Africa, Eric Marclay, provides an update on how the Red Cross is responding to the emergency needs of families in South Sudan and explains how recovery will take time.
Posted February 12, 2014 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Posted February 10, 2014 by Global Administrator
This past weekend, trucks from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent stocked with humanitarian aid entered the old city of Homs. While these trucks were clearly marked with the protective red crescent, shots were fired, targeting the aid workers. The team was able to exit Homs safely although one of the truck drivers was injured.
Posted February 07, 2014 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Tomorrow marks three months since Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines.
Posted February 06, 2014 by Global Administrator
As we celebrate International Development Week, we wanted to share some photos of the positive impact Canadian Red Cross programs are having in countries such as Kenya, Honduras, Bolivia, Sudan and Mali.
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