Xavier Castellanos
@Xcastel
IFRC, USG National Society Development and Operations Coordination (NSDOC) My comments are of my personal opinion not IFRC points of view
With over 100,000 people displaced and urgent needs growing, @ifrc is stepping up support to the Syrian Arab Red Crescent through: 🩺 Mobile health clinic 🏥 Medical supplies and hygiene kits 🏚️ Shelter and core relief items 👐 Volunteer support and in-kind donations Through…
A seminal Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States with respect to #ClimateChange is delivered by the #ICJ and presented today by its President, Judge Iwasawa Yuji. The Opinion unequivocally affirms States’ duties to prevent environmental harm and to coordinate and cooperate…
El Vicepresidente de la República, Sr. Félix Ulloa hijo (@fulloa51), recibió a la Directora Regional para América de la Federación Internacional de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja, Sra. Loyce Pace, junto a representantes del Comité Internacional y de la @CruzRojaSal, con el…
With this IFRC-DREF allocation, the Colombian Red Cross aims to support 12,800 people affected by floods in the departments of Arauca, Caquetá, Chocó, Putumayo, and Vichada over four months. They will focus on Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, Livelihoods, Cash assistance, Risk…
Thanks to the Rt Hon'ble Prime Minister @kpsharmaoli and Hon Minister Sudi of @mowcsc_nepal for meeting with @IFRC USG @Xcastel on cooperation and on the humanitarian mission of the @NepalRedCross and @ifrc in Nepal. We are inspired by the PM's vision in the Saragmatha Sambaad.
The @_JNRCS is expanding its healthcare and life-saving services to reach more people. With support from IFRC-CBF, this growth is enhancing care for current patients, attracting new ones, and strengthening the financial sustainability of the National Society.…
This IFRC-DREF operation is providing urgent multisectoral support to 5,000 people in Ocotepeque affected by the heavy rains from Tropical Wave Erick. The operation focuses on WASH, PGI, and CEA to reduce health risks and protect the dignity of those reached. Thank you to all…
This IFRC-DREF operation aims to provide immediate aid and early recovery support to 25,000 people affected by the devastating wildfires in Syria, focusing on aid for firefighters, emergency medical services, and assistance to displaced families. Thank you to all IFRC-DREF…
Thanks Minister @paudelpradipNC and Secretary Devkota for a great discussion with IFRC Under-Secretary General @Xcastel about cooperation with the @ifrc and @NepalRedCross in blood services, cholera prevention, and community health across Nepal.
Thanks to Foreign Secretary Amrit Rai @MofaNepal for a very interesting meeting with @ifrc Under Secretary General @Xcastel. Looking forward to cooperation on the ideas of the @S_Sambaad and on the upcoming global disaster treaty, among others.
The IFRC is calling for support to respond to a massive surge in people returning to Afghanistan from Iran, with over 1.2 million crossing the border already this year. Our appeal is underfunded & without more help, @ARCSAfghanistan may have to scale back. bit.ly/44yVGxV
This IFRC-DREF allocation was approved to support the Venezuelan Red Cross in responding to severe floods in the Zulia, Mérida, Barinas & Apure states, targeting 5,000 people. Actions include distributing blankets & hygiene kits, providing safe water, and offering psychosocial…
Eng. Khaled Al Attar, Director-General, DIHAD Sustainable Organisation, met today with H.E. Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, Under Secretary General for National Society Development and Coordination at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The…
🚨 Over 800,000 people have returned from Iran to Afghanistan in just 6 months, with 20,000 more arriving every day. Afghanistan is already battling hunger, drought, and joblessness. This mass return is deepening an already severe crisis. @IFRC with @ARCSAfghanistan are…
Dramatic scenes on the Afghan-Iranian border this week as tens of thousands of people cross into an uncertain future. @ifrc has launched an appeal to assist @ARCSAfghanistan in the response.
With IFRC-CBF's support, @SLRedCross is engaging digital tools for financial management. From real-time tracking to streamlined operations, they’re building a future of transparency, resilience & self-reliance. Discover how smart systems are empowering them. #CBFforLocalAction
Thank you Ambassador @AustraliaUN for organizing this important event and inviting @ifrc to share reflections. The declaration and what we hope it will achieve is vital as we focus on concrete impacts to save lives. We welcome the efforts by Australia and the ministerial group.
The growing number of deaths of aid workers is unacceptable. Australia and Ministerial Group partners are pursuing a new Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel to drive actions to reverse this deadly trend.
This IFRC-DREF allocation has been approved to support the Red Cross Society of Guinea-Bissau in responding to a severe windstorm and torrential rains that struck Gabu, causing widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure. This allocation will provide immediate assistance…
This IFRC-DREF allocation has been approved to provide immediate life-saving assistance to 200,000 people in Iran affected by the escalating international armed conflict, which has caused civilian casualties, displacement, and infrastructure damage since June 13, 2025. This…
This IFRC-DREF allocation will support the Armenian Red Cross Society in providing emergency shelter, cash aid for, essential items, & critical health/MHPSS services of up to 850 people affected by a powerful gas explosion in Chambarak. Thank you to all IFRC-DREF donors!
This IFRC-DREF allocation has been made to support the Red Cross Society of Panama in their response to he severe contamination of the La Villa River. This vital operation will assist 30,000 people, focusing on Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Protection, Gender & Inclusion…
