World disasters and emergencies

A woman holds up a cash card distributed by the Polish Red Cross. It bears the IFRC logo.

“The value of being welcomed can’t be underestimated”: greeting families arriving in the UK from Ukraine

Tom and Christine have been there to support Ukrainian people arriving at Manchester airport since March

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A man on a motorcycle tries to navigate a rubble-strewn road in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti

Haiti Earthquake Appeal: the situation today

How the Red Cross is helping in the recovery efforts after the 14th August earthquake

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A man stands on a weir full of water in Ethiopia

Breathing life back into the land: how a new weir signals hope in Ethiopia

Droughts have ravaged land in the Somali region of Ethiopia

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Photograph of Tala supporting a woman in Beirut

“I really didn’t believe it could happen in Lebanon – or anywhere”

British Red Cross volunteer Tala, who is from Lebanon, talks about the moment she learned of the explosion in Beirut

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Ukrainian Red Cross staff and volunteers are providing food and other basic necessities to about about 8,000 people who are sheltering in a subway station in Kyiv.

“This is a big tragedy that fell on my relatives and the people of Ukraine"

Alexander, originally from Ukraine, left his country last year and moved to the UK. He has watched in horror as the events of recent weeks have unfolded.

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Photograph of Farzana Hossen which captures her side profile.

I’m a woman, I’m 65… and I scrap metal

Meet the Bangladeshi entrepreneur who’s a literal heavy lifter after a business grant

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A volunteer from the Bangladesh Red Crescent speaks to a woman

How you can help us take action to support those worst affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

The International Relief Fund will help people around the world who have been hit the hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic

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Group of women pose in their karate uniform

The karate queens of Barishal

Learning the art of women’s empowerment one kick at a time

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Photograph of Josna

It starts with Josna, a force for change

She grew up poor - now she is a leader making her community stronger

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Lucky, left, and Beauty, right, are seen stood in front of a banana tree, one of the many plants grown in the Chibuwe Health Clinic garden

“I know my family will always have a home-grown, nutritious meal”

In a region hit by climate crisis, the Red Cross is supporting mothers and mothers-to-be to grow nutritious food in sustainable gardens

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Two hands hold a small picture of a young man who left his home in Africa and is now missing.

No trace of you: a growing humanitarian tragedy

Last year alone, more than 3,300 people disappeared seeking while safety in Europe. Behind each one, there’s a family in pain searching for news. Safe passage could help stop this pain.

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An update on our Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory Appeal

Thanks to all supporters who donated to our Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory Appeal.

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