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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
🎣 Rebuilding Traditions, Restoring Livelihoods 🌊 After Hurricane Beryl devastated parts of Barbados, many fisherfolk lost everything, including their traditional fish pots passed down through generations. With support from @IFRC and the @BajanRedCross, 15 local fishermen are…
No child should waste away from hunger. No parent should face the heartbreak of watching their child starve, with no way to help. According to the latest UNICEF statistics, 90,000 children are in urgent need of treatment for malnutrition in Gaza. This is not just a crisis,…
In #Gaza, families are struggling to survive as food runs out and prices soar beyond reach. For many, accessing essential aid has become a life-threatening risk. The situation is critical: markets are empty, and the few remaining essentials are far beyond reach. Millions face…
Join us at 09:30 CET on Wednesday for IFRC's X Spaces, a weekly look at what's going on across our humanitarian network. This week: -The humanitarian response in Syria -Hurricane season in the Americas -Support for people crossing the Mediterranean -South Sudan cholera…
More than 2.6 million people have returned to Afghanistan with nothing. No homes. No jobs. No safety net. "We’re already having to make tough choices, like whether we have enough funding to continue providing even the most basic support, such as food at the borders for those…
We reiterate our call for full and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance across #Gaza. Aid must be guaranteed and delivered at scale to meet the overwhelming needs.
A small act of kindness can spark a world of change. 💛 Let’s keep making a difference, one kind gesture at a time.
Since 2014, the Tanzania Red Cross Society (@trcs1962) has used Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) to save lives during disease outbreaks like cholera. By training local volunteers to deliver health education and distribute critical supplies, TRCS has strengthened…
🚨Life-saving vaccination campaign in action! The Somali Red Crescent Society, Somali Ministry of Health and @IFRC have launched an emergency vaccination campaign in Puntland's Mudug region, reaching children under five and pregnant women to safeguard future generations.…
No one should have to risk their life to get basic humanitarian assistance. Recent weeks have seen desperate people risking their lives just to receive basic aid in Gaza. The population is facing an acute risk of famine, with continuously worsening conditions. Basic food…
The Islam Qala border crossing in western Afghanistan has seen more than 800,000 people from Afghanistan returning from Iran since January 2025. With @IFRC support, the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) @ARCSAfghanistan is on-site providing vital assistance. This crisis is…
Since March 2, near-total border closures and fuel shortages have brought life-saving services to a standstill in Gaza. - People with chronic illnesses are resorting to unsafe treatments. - Children, the elderly, and people with disabilities are suffering without essential…
On today's #MandelaDay, we reflect on a legacy shaped by compassion, dignity, and solidarity—values that continue to inspire us all. At the @IFRC, we proudly carry this vision forward, working every day to bring hope, humanity, and lasting change to communities around the world.…
🚨 Over 200 @SYRedCrescent volunteers mobilized in response to devastating wildfires in Syria, affecting an area the size of Paris. Thanks to support through our @IFRC_DREF fund, emergency water trucking, fire hoses, and medical aid were rapidly deployed to protect lives and…
“Afghanistan is an unseen crisis. The problems and the challenges are immense. We’re only talking about the situation here at the border, but these people have to return to some areas where they can rebuild their lives” @ifrc @Nvbatenburg on @AP. apnews.com/article/afghan…
We are deeply concerned by the recent escalation of violence in Syria. Teams from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent @SYRedCrescent are on the ground, delivering life-saving support to those affected. The IFRC stands in solidarity with @SYRedCrescent colleagues and echoes their…
Meet Salima, a mother of four who gave birth in a crowded transit camp after fleeing her home in Pakistan. 💔 Through the IFRC-DREF Emergency Appeal, the Afghan Red Crescent is delivering life-saving aid and long-term support to families like hers. ❤️ Get stories that matter.…