By Edgar Zúñiga Jr., Ukraine Communications Delegate, American Red Cross In the wake of the Ukraine conflict, the Red Cross network has not only provided essential cash assistance for shelter, food...
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Ukraine + 3 more
Two Years On, American Support Vital for Ukrainians Amid Ongoing Crisis
Millions of Ukrainians still displaced from their homes By Edgar Zúñiga Jr., Ukraine Communications Delegate, American Red Cross “Of course, I want to go back” is a phrase the American Red Cross...
Türkiye + 1 more
Hundreds of Thousands in Türkiye and Syria Still Homeless One Year after Deadly Earthquake
One year ago, a devastating earthquake hit Türkiye and Syria, in just minutes claiming more than 55,000 lives, injuring countless others, destroying hundreds of thousands of homes and leaving...
Ukraine Conflict Approaches Third Year: Cash-for-Shelter Programming Warms Spirits, Boosts Local Economies
December 21, 2023 As we near the third calendar year of the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, the American Red Cross continues to fund assistance to Ukrainians both in Ukraine and in neighboring...
Ukraine + 2 more
American Red Cross Awards Grant to Support CORE’s Long-term Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine, Poland & Romania
CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is pleased to announce an additional generous grant of $3 million from the American Red Cross to support the organization’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. ...
CORE and The American Red Cross Provide Critical Food Assistance to At-Risk Communities in India
CORE (Community Organization Relief Effort), with generous support from the American Red Cross, has provided 5,500 meal kits to vulnerable communities across India this summer. A collaboration with...
oPt + 1 more
Global Red Cross Movement Responds as Israel and Gaza Conflict Continues
The dramatic escalation of hostilities in Israel and Gaza has left millions of people living in fear, interrupted critical relief services, and left families grieving over tragic loss. From the start...
World + 1 more
75 NGOs Urge Congress To Fund Humanitarian & Food Assistance Programs In Next Supplemental
InterAction—the largest alliance of U.S.-based NGOs dedicated to implementing and advocating for U.S. humanitarian, health, development, and democracy programs—and its Members and partners...
How Does the Global Red Cross and Red Crescent Humanitarian Network Work?
With the outbreak of armed hostilities in Israel and the Occupied Territories, some reports include the work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in other countries, as well as the work of the...
Türkiye: Red Crescent Teams Offer Solace as Entire Communities Face Significant Trauma
By Susan Malindrino, American Red Cross, currently deployed to Türkiye with the IFRC to support international Red Cross and Red Crescent teams responding to the devastating earthquakes. Standing...
Türkiye + 2 more
Red Cross, Red Crescent Teams Responding to Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria, 1 March 2023
Millions of people in southeast Türkiye and bordering Syria are affected after two earthquakes (magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6) struck February 6, followed by several additional powerful quakes, including...
Ukraine + 4 more
Ukraine Crisis Rages on One Year Later: American Red Cross Donors’ Support Vital to Ukraine and Impacted Countries
February 24, 2023 It has been one year since escalation of the conflict in Ukraine began and, in that time, thousands of civilians have either been killed, injured or displaced. Nearly 8 million...
Türkiye + 2 more
Red Cross, Red Crescent Teams Responding to Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria
As many as 23 million people in southeast Türkiye and bordering Syria are affected after two earthquakes (magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6) struck February 6, followed by several additional powerful quakes...
A New Era in the Fight Against Measles and Rubella
The Measles Initiative was formed in 2001 to establish a global partnership to coordinate efforts to prevent child deaths and morbidity caused by the highly contagious measles virus. In 2012, the...
Türkiye + 1 more
In Türkiye and Syria, Red Crescent Teams Responding to Earthquake
The global Red Cross and Red Crescent network launched into action Monday, February 6. following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Türkiye, formerly known as Turkey. The quake caused major damage in...
Ukraine + 2 more
Ukraine: Delivering Aid to Civilians
The American Red Cross has partnered with Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) to help provide life-saving, emergency assistance to those impacted by the international armed conflict in Ukraine...
Hungary + 1 more
Ukraine: Red Cross Helps Build Community Amid Uncertainty
Eleven months into the international armed conflict in Eastern Europe, the Red Cross remains committed to supporting the most vulnerable impacted by the crisis. More than 16 million people have...
Ukraine: 6-Month Update Highlights Red Cross Response Efforts
It has been over six months since the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and the human costs continue to mount. People have left everything behind to escape with their lives, thousands of...
Red Cross Ready to Help as Typhoon Noru Hits the Philippines
People in northern Philippines are scrambling to safe areas and evacuation centers as Super Typhoon Noru (locally named Karding) begins to batter thousands of cities, homes and infrastructure. The...
Puerto Rico (The United States of America)
Red Cross Helping after Massive Storms in Puerto Rico and Alaska
People in Alaska and Puerto Rico are still struggling with the heartbreaking damage left behind by Hurricane Fiona and Typhoon Merbok and the American Red Cross is on the ground in both regions,...