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The year in photo

This collection of photos chronicles the work of the Red Cross in Canada and around the world this past year. There are fun photos of volunteers and staff hard at work, pictures that tell a tale of destruction from tornadoes, flooding and earthquakes...

Photo of the Day: Image of the Red Cross’ founder

Every day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know!Photo courtesy of the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) This image was taken at the recent...

World AIDS Day – Getting down to zero

December 1 is World AIDS Day, an opportunity to raise awareness about this disease which impacts millions around the world. Even though much progress has been made, by the end of 2010, an estimated 34 million people were living with HIV worldwide, up...

Photo of the Day: Maldivian Red Crescent inducted into IFRC

*Guest entry by Michael Tomascik, Public Affairs team, OttawaEvery day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know! Yesterday morning at the 18th Federation Genera...

Photo of the Day: Flooding in Cambodia

*Guest blog by Michael Tomascik, Public Affairs team, OttawaEvery day, we publish a photo to show Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know!In this photo, a girl sits in a bucket as her sister...

Last minute Red Cross inspired Halloween costumes

You know what is really scary? Having plans to go trick-or-treating or to a Halloween party and having absolutely zero costume ideas. Well, you can cast your fears aside – we’re here to help! Once again, we’ve come up with some one-of-a-kind Red C...

Helping those affected by the earthquake in Turkey

[slideshow] The Turkish Red Crescent responded immediately to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey earlier this week. Throughout the region they have mobilized teams of disaster responders and supplies including over 2,000 tents, 7,500 ...

Dispatches from China: Hello from Beijing

Guest blog by Kevin Paes, Water Safety Program Advisor for the Canadian Red Cross in Western CanadaBeginning October 20th, four Red Crossers touched down in China as part of a technical exchange between the Canadian Red Cross and the Chinese Red Cros...

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The purpose of this blog, quite simply, is to talk. This blog is an opportunity for Red Cross staff, volunteers, supporters and friends to share stories about what is happening in your community and the important work you are doing. It is a tool that will help keep all of us connected.

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