Posted March 08, 2020 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
For International Women’s Day, we’re taking another look at some of the amazing work being done by our staff, volunteers and delegates – it’s inspiring work, by women, for women, and for their communities.
Posted March 07, 2020 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
For International Women’s Day (March 8), we’re sharing inspiring stories of women who work with us to help others. Hear from these amazing volunteers and their awe-inspiring experiences, in their own words.
Posted March 03, 2020 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Around the world, a weather or climate-related disaster occurs every one to two days with millions of people needing life-saving assistance each year. When the Red Cross responds to emergencies and disasters, it's important that we consider the environmental impacts of our work - here's how we're doing that.
Posted March 02, 2020 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
It’s a time of year many Canadians look forward to as the weather warms up, leaving behind the thought of heavy snow for another season. But while we look forward to the blossoming of spring, there are a few things to keep in mind that could affect you and your family. Being prepared means thinking about the possibilities.
Posted February 21, 2020 by Global Administrator
For the past two weeks, Canadians aboard a cruise ship have been in quarantine due to an outbreak of COVID-19. The Red Cross is helping Canadians in quarantine after their arrival from Japan – here’s how.
Posted February 20, 2020 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Ready for flood season? When temperatures rise, especially quickly after a heavy snowfall, we best be ready for our Canadian thaw. When it rapidly warms up, the risk of flooding increases so you – and your home – should be prepared.
Posted February 18, 2020 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
One member of the Far East Welfare Team was Jacqueline Van Campen, now a resident of Victoria, BC. She was recruited by the Canadian Red Cross in 1953 when she was working on her Master of Social Work at Laval University. She spent a year in Japan and three months in Korea near the front, where she worked in various Maple Leaf Clubs.
Posted February 13, 2020 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
As the first travellers entered the airplane hangar at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, weary after more than 30 hours of travel and many days of isolation in Wuhan, China, they were greeted with a standing ovation from the assembled teams of Government of Canada and Canadian Red Cross personnel.
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