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Photo of the Day: Syria photo blog

Today’s photo of the day comes from our friends at  the British Red Cross, who have showcased on their blog how the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement have been working with Syria even before the civil unrest began. The Red Cross i...

Video: Why neutrality matters

Did you know that the humanitarian work of Red Crossers around the world is guided by seven Fundamental Principles? We asked Louise Geoffrion, a Canadian Red Cross staff member, to explain how the principle of neutrality helps us deliver aid i...

Photo of the Day: Laureen Harper helps launch Tiffany Circle in B.C.

Honorary Chair, Mrs. Laureen Harper, welcomed the three newest members of the Tiffany Circle at an event held at U.S. Consul General Anne Callaghan’s home last week. Launched in Canada in 2011, the Tiffany Circle is an international network of wo...

Photo of the Day: Canadian Red Cross youth across the country

  This past weekend, members of the National Youth Engagement Advisory Committee (NYEAC) met up in Ottawa to discuss the future role of youth within the Canadian Red Cross. The NYEAC is made up of youth representatives from across the country, wit...

Photo of the Day: Ontario volunteers participate in disaster management training

A group of volunteers spent part of this Saturday being trained in disaster management in the Halton Hills region in Ontario. Now that they have completed their training, the volunteers will be added to the list of active volunteers in their regi...

Red Cross Delegate Profile: Sandra Damota

When we think of the damage caused by disasters, we tend to think of basic needs like shelter, water, food, and health, but we often forget how many other emotional, mental, and spiritual things are effected in a disaster. Red Cross psychosocial dele...

Photo of the Day: First Aid training in Turkmenistan

@ For many years, the Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan has been one of the major providers of healthcare in Turkmenistan. With support from the British Red Cross, the Community-Based Health and First Aid (CBHFA) program has been advocating...

Nominate a youth making a difference

Guest entry by Melanie MacDonald, Communications Coordinator, Atlantic Canada Lauren Chartrand has proved that even at the tender age of 14, it’s possible to make a difference in your community. Lauren joined the Canadian Red Cross’ Beyond the Hur...

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