For over 150 years, the Red Cross emblem has received universal recognition as a symbol of giving help, protection and relief to people in crises. The use of the emblem is legally protected...
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For over 150 years, the Red Cross emblem has received universal recognition as a symbol of giving help, protection and relief to people in crises. The use of the emblem is legally protected...
Situation Update A tsunami hit the coasts of the Sunda Strait of Indonesia on 22 December 2018. The provinces of Banten and Lampung from both sides of the Strait are reportedly most affected. ...
Situation Update A tsunami with waves of 30-90 cm hit the coast of the Sunda Strait of Indonesia on 22 December 2018 local time in the evening. The districts of Pandeglang, Serang and South Lampung...
(Hong Kong, 3 Oct 2018) Sets of powerful earthquakes have struck off Central Sulawesi, Indonesia on 28 September 2018 and triggered a tsunami in the area, over a thousand people has lost their...
Situation Update A strong earthquake of Richter scale magnitude 7.4 (scale of earthquake confirmed by the Government of Indonesia. Record by the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System shows...
"Showing remarkable stoicism and bravery in the recovery,” said President of the Japanese Red Cross and International Red Cross giving praise to those who been through the triple disasters happened...
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On 26 December 2004, a massive earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia (of magnitude Richter scale 9.0) led a tsunami that swept across the Indian Ocean. Almost 226,000 people lost their lives...
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On 26 December 2004, a huge earthquake of magnitude 9.0 on the Richter scale struck the area off the western coast of northern Sumatra, triggering massive tidal waves, or tsunamis, that inundated...
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From the tragic catastrophe of the unprecedented South Asia Tsunami in December 2004, to the joy of beneficiaries nowadays for the recovery of their communities, the power and influence of humanity...
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Introduction Two years after the tsunami which was happened on 26 December 2004, Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) continues with recovery programs to assist the affected population in eight countries...
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Nearly a year after the devastating tsunami on 26 December 2004, the Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) received a total of HK$ 620 million from the pubic and corporate donors. At the "Tsunami Relief...
The damage inflicted by the Tsunami last year to the coastal region of Sri Lanka was tremendous. As at today, more than 30,000 died, and tens of thousands of homeless people are still living in...
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(25 March 2005 - Hong Kong) The communities devastated by the tsunami three months ago are dedicated to restore a normal life as soon as possible. Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) has sent 17 relief...
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Since South Asia earthquake and tsunamis struck more than one month ago, people around the world have been donating generously to help the victims. Today, the accumulated donation to the Hong Kong...
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(Hong Kong, 26 January 2005) One month after the devastating earthquake and tsunamis, Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world have raised a total of HK$9 billion which is sufficient for...
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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement The deployment of five water and sanitation Emergency Response Units (ERUs) is the largest deployment of water and sanitation specialists to a...
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(Hong Kong, 22 January 2005) The emergency relief phase for victims of the South Asia tsunamis is about to complete after nearly a month of relief actions after the disaster. Hong Kong Red Cross...
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The Hong Kong community has been enthusiastically supporting Red Cross to help victims of the South Asia tsunami since the disaster struck three weeks ago. At the Launching Ceremony of the "South...
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Longer-term Red Cross and Red Crescent assistance to Asian communities devastated by the tsunamis will amount to more than US$ 556 million. "The scope of this disaster calls for the world's...
"It's a big loss, not just of houses, boats and properties but also human lives. However, what I have seen are groups of victims who are not passively waiting for help, but trying their best to dig...