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Photo of the Day: Humanitarian relief in Syria

Humanitarian relief efforts continue in Syria. In this photo, Syrian Arab Red Crescent workers help register displaced people in Aleppo. As the violence continues to escalate and livelihoods are disrupted, many families have been forced to flee their...

Vegan dining in a disaster? You bet!

Across the country this week, Walmart is kicking off its annual fundraising campaign in support of the Red Cross. All funds raised at the till go toward helping the Red Cross respond to disasters -- such as fires, flooding, or power outages -- ri...

Shout out to Red Cross volunteers

Have you ever been affected by a disaster? Come by Walmart this weekend and say thanks to the volunteers who help the Canadian Red Cross deliver emergency assistance to people just like you. In support of the Canadian Red Cross Walmart campaign th...

A look at flooding triggered by typhoons in the Philippines

Following devastating floods that submerged large areas of the Philippine capital Manila, the Canadian Red Cross is accepting donations to help the Philippine Red Cross provide emergency relief to affected communities. At least 60 percent of M...

Iran Red Crescent Society responds to earthquakes

The Iran Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is on the ground providing life-saving aid to help thousands affected by two strong earthquakes which struck northwestern Iran on Saturday. Reports indicate that approximately 300 people have been killed, m...

Photo of the Day: Buckles takes water safety message on the road

Guest entry by Melanie MacDonald, Communications Coordinator in Atlantic Canada Have you heard about our Canadian Red Cross and Transport Canada water and boating safety teams touring the Atlantic region this summer? Since the beginning of June, 16 ...

Emergency responders prepare for winter with new jackets

It’s still summer, we know, but our emergency responders are already prepared for winter, thanks to a generous donation of Red Cross winter jackets. During last winter's Attawapiskat response, volunteers across Ontario were more than willing to he...

Photo of the Day: Spanish Red Cross delivers relief after Canary Islands forest fires

Staff and volunteers of the Spanish Red Cross have been working to help residents who were affected by the forest fires that occured last week on Spain’s Canary Island of La Gomera. Almost a quarter of the population of the island has had to flee t...

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