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A lifeline amidst drought: How the Zambia Red Cross is bringing hope to families on the forefront of the climate crisis

Over 5,200 households have benefited, with access to essential farming supplies—maize, okra seeds, and fertilizers—that offer them a way to revive their livelihoods

In Zambia, where the agricultural landscape once flourished, fields are now desolate. Crops wither under relentless drought brought on by El Niño, leaving 84 districts in crisis. The Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS), in partnership with the IFRC, is providing a vital lifeline, delivering not just aid, but hope. Some…

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Mpox: Saving lives by bringing the mpox message directly to the people

Eyenga Bamboko is one of many volunteers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who are leading the fight against mpox in their local communities

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, volunteers like Eyenga Bamboko are saving lives by helping people understand how to prevent mpox infection and how to get the right care if they fall ill. Known to some in her community as ‘Mama Eyenga’, Eyenga Bamboko is one of many volunteers…

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Devastating floods displace huge swathes of the population across West and Central Africa

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched emergency appeals in Chad, Niger, and Nigeria to respond to the catastrophic flooding

Heavy rains over the last few weeks have triggered massive flooding and devastation in West and Central Africa, with hundreds of thousands of people displaced from their destroyed homes in areas already suffering from food insecurity and conflict.   Human-induced climate change “is likely to have significantly worsened the situation”, according…

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Republic of Congo: Congolese Red Cross at the forefront of fighting the mpox outbreak

The Republic of Congo shares a more than 1.700-kilometer-long border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – the current epicenter of the mpox – leaving it at very high risk of imported cases

Along the southern banks of the Congo River lies a group of villages in the Mpouya district. This is where Roch Boetou-Kadilamio, Disaster Management Coordinator for the Congolese Red Cross (CRC), noticed a woman displaying possible signs of mpox in early february.  “She was interacting with other community members as she…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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One Year Since Morocco Earthquake and Libya Floods

The Libyan Red Crescent Society (LRCS) was on the ground immediately following the disaster, providing critical emergency aid, including search and rescue operations, first aid, and the distribution of food, water, and shelter materials

One year after the devastating earthquake in Morocco and catastrophic floods in Libya, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), alongside the Moroccan and Libyan Red Crescents, remains committed to supporting the recovery and rebuilding efforts in these hard-hit regions. These disasters, which struck within days…

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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) announces CHF 40 million appeal as Africa faces surge in mpox cases

This funding will help 30 million people in countries with an active outbreak, including DRC and neighbouring countries at high risk of the virus spreading further

The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an CHF40 million regional emergency appeal to bolster mpox preparedness and response across Africa. This funding will help us reach 30 million people in countries with an active outbreak, including DRC and neighbouring countries at high…

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Kenya: How a village Elder and his horn are keeping people safe from diseases

A traditional instrument made from a cow’s horn, the Kigondit has been used for generations by Kipsigis communities in Bomet County to summon people for important meetings and to warn them of imminent danger

In Bomet County, Kenya, Kenya Red Cross is supporting influential community figures to use traditional customs to tackle modern-day disease threats. Some people use WhatsApp. Others prefer a phone call. But in Kipajit village, when you need to communicate with lots of people quickly in a crisis, there’s only one…

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Resilient and Empowered African Community Health (REACH): Adut brings health and hope to her community

The REACH initiative, supported by the South Sudan Red Cross, IFRC and Africa CDC aims to empower local communities by training and equipping community health workers like Adut

Over the past months, the South Sudan Red Cross has trained more than 70 dedicated individuals as community health workers in Wau State, nestled within the rugged landscapes of Western Bahr el Ghazal region.  As part of the Resilient and Empowered African Community Health (REACH) initiative, these local heroes have become…

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    • Statement: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) mourns death of another Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer killed in the line of duty
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Statement: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) mourns death of another Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer killed in the line of duty

The IFRC strongly condemns violence and demands humanitarian workers be respected and protected under all circumstances

With great sadness, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) confirms the death of Bashir Shuaib, a volunteer with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS).  Bashir was killed while on official first aid duties with the SRCS on 23 May. We send our deepest condolences to…

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World Immunization Week: Delivering vaccines and trustworthy information to communities around the world

National Societies are engaging with people at the local level, building trust and delivering immunizations to people who are coping with crises or living in places where vaccines are hard to obtain

A mother of four and restaurant owner from Dabola, in central Guinea, Diaraye says she felt scared about the vaccines. She didn’t think she had enough information and she’d heard rumours about harmful side effects. Several health workers came to visit her to try and convince her to vaccinate her…