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‘It was like having a new family’

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:36:56 +0000

Pregnant and vulnerable, Christiane really needed a friend when she fled Cameroon two years ago. As we celebrate Refugee Week, here is her story. I was already five-months pregnant when I had to leave Cameroon suddenly, and it was a very difficult time – I hardly spoke a word of English. A friend told me [...]

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Street art: a closer look at Marcus Crocker’s miniature refugees

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:43:02 +0000

For Refugee Week 2013, we’re asking you to put your face near the floor and take a closer look at a group of people who too often go unnoticed. Street artist Marcus Crocker has produced eight miniature figurines of refugees, which can be found round London from today. While many will recognise these distinguished individuals [...]

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Making a living on the frontline: Azerbaijan

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:12:16 +0000

With the G8 summit taking place this week and the government tasked with halving the number of people suffering with hunger by 2015, I am looking at how the British Red Cross is working with partners to tackle some of the underlying causes of poverty and hunger in three countries. This week, the focus is [...]

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The hunger issue: Communities work together in Zimbabwe

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:09:31 +0000

Almost a billion people go hungry every day and 165 million children under five suffer from malnutrition – a startling fact when you consider there is enough food in the world to feed everyone. In the lead up to the G8 summit, where eight of the world’s leaders will be discussing how to tackle hunger [...]

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Building a better future for mothers and children

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:23:00 +0000

A new report from Countdown to 2015, a global network of health organisations, has examined the health challenges facing mothers and young children in some of the poorest countries in the world. It reveals the huge progress made in the last 20 years – more mothers and children are surviving childbirth, and children are less [...]

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Violence against women – a global crisis

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:35:32 +0000

“No one listens to a woman,” said Zarina when she approached the British Red Cross last year. Sobering words to hear in the year 2013, but years of abuse at the hands of her husband, and death threats from his politically connected family, meant Zarina could never feel safe in her home country of Pakistan. [...]

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Ben’s Story: A life-saving volunteering adventure

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:58:26 +0000

British Red Cross volunteer Ben Moon is spending 10 weeks with the Paraguayan Red Cross, strengthening the organisation and help its volunteers and staff do more for people in crisis. Ben, who normally uses his first aid and emergency response skills to help people in the UK, is one of nine volunteers from across Europe heading [...]

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Red Cross celebrates refugees' contribution to British history and heritage

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:59:00 +0000

Next week, the British Red Cross will be celebrating Refugee Week 2013.

Young people celebrate Refugee Week with poetry slam

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:18:00 +0000

A poetry event, organised by the British Red Cross, will showcase the creative talents of local young people and celebrate the positive contribution that refugees bring to the Thames Valley Area on Thursday 20 June.

Why teaching young offenders first aid is good for everyone

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:53:34 +0000

Learning first aid gives everyone the confidence and skills to save the lives of others. But can it help vulnerable teenagers transform their own lives too? That’s the lesson from young offenders who have picked up vital first aid knowledge thanks to the Red Cross. Red Cross first aid trainer Lucy Kiddle has seen the [...]

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Merlijn in Syria (day five): delivering aid across frontlines

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:45:11 +0000

Merlijn Stoffels, who works for the Netherlands Red Cross, visited Syria last month. He wrote a day-by-day account of his experiences in the country, which I’ve been sharing with you all this week. Before we leave Syria, we visit our colleagues at the International Committe of the Red Cross (ICRC). The ICRC was established 150 [...]

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Join Red Cross. Visit Monaco Grand Prix

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:08:21 +0000

Well, not everyone gets to go – but each year we send a small team of first aiders to provide cover at the big racing event. Here’s what team leader Linda Izquierdo-Ross had to say about this year’s trip: I suppose most people imagine being a first aider at the Grand Prix involves standing around [...]

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Conflict affects entire population of the Central African Republic

Thu, 30 May 2013 11:27:00 +0000

People are in need of shelter, healthcare and food following violent clashes in the Central African Republic.

Red Cross prepares with emergency exercise

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:00 +0000

One of the largest emergency exercises in the UK begins on tomorrow (May 21) – and Red Cross volunteers and staff in Lincolnshire will be playing their part.

Cyclone Mahasen downgraded as it heads inland

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:08:00 +0000

As Mahasen moved towards Bangladesh and Myanmar earlier this week, the Red Cross helped the countries prepare.

Red Cross invites potential volunteers to learn more about the charity at open events in East Sussex

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:18:00 +0000

The British Red Cross is urging people looking for a new challenge to give their time and skills to the charity this year.

Red Cross debuts first aid motorbike at Suffolk Sunrise 100 bike ride

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:09:00 +0000

A British Red Cross first aid motorbike will make its debut at the Suffolk Sunrise 100 bike ride, which starts in Brandeston on Sunday 12 May.

Florence Nightingale Medal for Khalil Dale

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:04:00 +0000

A British Red Cross worker abducted and killed in Pakistan in 2012 has been awarded the Florence Nightingale medal.

Six months on: Red Cross continues to help people after Hurricane Sandy

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:04:00 +0000

The British Red Cross has closed its appeal, but the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement continues to help in the region.

Baby and Child App launches as 85 percent of parents say they havent attended first aid courses

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:37:00 +0000

The British Red Cross has launched the Baby and Child App as 85 percent of parents say they havent attended first aid courses

Increasing levels of self-poisoning leads to British Red Cross first aid advice for young people

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:37:00 +0000

The British Red Cross has developed first aid advice for young people on how to help friends who have self-harmed.

Buckingham Palace Road shop hosts Red Cross Week celebrations

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:49:00 +0000

The British Red Cross charity shop in Buckingham Palace Road will be holding a series of events to coincide with Red Cross Week, the charity’s annual fundraising drive which takes place between 5 – 11 May.

Councillors' support boosts Red Cross mobility service

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:32:00 +0000

A British Red Cross service in Fleet has been given a new lease of life thanks to a donation of £1,600 from the County Councillor grant budget.

British Red Cross and Bristol Old Vic tour powerful play and workshop in run up to Refugee Week

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:21:00 +0000

The British Red Cross and Bristol Old Vic theatre are collaborating for the first time on a tour of theatres and schools in Bristol and Bath – helping young people challenge the stigma around refugees.

British Red Cross and Bristol Old Vic tour powerful play and workshop in run up to Refugee Week

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:17:21 +0000

Red Cross and Bristol Old Vic tour powerful play and workshop in run up to Refugee Week

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:12:33 +0000

Norfolk couple tell of how a volunteer's help made all the difference

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:57:00 +0000

The British Red Cross is looking for compassionate people from across North, South and West Norfolk with two hours or more to spare each month to volunteer for its new older people outreach service.

Snowdon hikers take their Red Cross Week challenge to new heights, again and again and again

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:23:00 +0000

A team of intrepid fundraisers from the British Red Cross will be tackling the highest peak in Wales next month. But not just once; the 12-person team will trek up and down the mountain as many times as they can within 24 hours - all to raise money for Red Cross Week (5 to 11 May), the charity’s annual fundraising drive.

Red Cross joins billion-dollar fundraising initiative

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:02:00 +0000

The British Red Cross has become a founding member of Jaro, an online global charity initiative.

Seven people given shelter by Red Cross after fleeing house fire

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:02:00 +0000

Volunteers have raced to help seven people after their escape from a devastating house fire.

Text messages of hope aim to save lives in Sierra Leone

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:43:00 +0000

Text messages of hope aim to save lives in Sierra Leone

British Red Cross Great Spring Gardening Event celebrates the arrival of spring

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:51:00 +0000

As the long-awaited first signs of spring finally begin to flourish, the British Red Cross in Herefordshire will be celebrating at its annual fundraiser – the Great Spring Gardening Event.

British Red Cross helps 200 in North Wales snow

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:44:00 +0000

Volunteers from the British Red Cross have encountered snow drifts, fallen trees and road closures in their work helping nearly 200 people get into North Wales hospitals as the snowy conditions continue.

England enters crucial week to help save lives says first aid fan Bob Russell MP

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:14:00 +0000

Sir Bob Russell, MP for Colchester has urged fellow politicians and members of the public alike, to support the British Red Cross’ campaign to get life saving skills on the schools curricula.

Thank a young hero with a Humanitarian Citizen Award

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:11:00 +0000

Nominations for the 2013 Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards opened on Saturday 23 March, giving everyone the chance to celebrate unsung young heroes.

Red Cross helps more patients in areas hit by heavy snow

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:50:00 +0000

With snow continuing to fall across the UK, Red Cross volunteers are using their 4x4 vehicles to help people affected by the severe weather.

Volunteers continue to help during snow chaos

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:50:00 +0000

With snow continuing to fall across the UK, Red Cross volunteers are using their 4x4 vehicles to help people affected by the severe weather.

More than four million people in Mali need help

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:40:00 +0000

The British Red Cross has given £200,000 from its Disaster Fund to help provide vital aid to people in Mali.

Text messages send hope and save lives in Sierra Leone

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:40:00 +0000

The British Red Cross has given £200,000 from its Disaster Fund to help provide vital aid to people in Mali.

British Red Cross sends free 'party' first aid DVD to every secondary school in Britain

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:13:00 +0000

British Red Cross sends free 'party' first aid DVD to every secondary school in Britain

British Red Cross invites young drivers to attend free first aid course

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:06:00 +0000

The British Red Cross is giving up to 15 young drivers the chance to attend a free first aid course tailored to the types of injuries suffered in road traffic accidents.

Amanda Holden backs urgent call for life-saving skills in the classroom

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:37:00 +0000

TV star and mum of two Amanda Holden is backing a Red Cross campaign to put first aid and humanitarian education on the school curriculum.

Desperate need for more Syria aid says British Red Cross

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:55:00 +0000

The British Red Cross expressed their concern today [7 June 2013] as both the UN and International Federation of the Red Cross extended their appeals for Syrian refugees.

Number of Syrian refugees likely to be higher than 1 million, says British Red Cross

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:55:00 +0000

The real numbers of refugees who have fled Syria are likely to be higher than the 1 million estimate

Help for thousands after China earthquake

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:22:00 +0000

The Red Cross Society of China has delivered thousands of blankets, tents and first aid kits to survivors of an earthquake in the south of the country.

Text messages send hope and save lives in Sierra Leone

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:22:00 +0000

British Red Cross uses a new location-based text message system to save lives in Sierra Leone.

Number of Syrian refugees likely to be higher than one million

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:22:00 +0000

The British Red Cross believes the true number of Syrian refugees to be higher than estimated.

TV star and celeb mum Amanda Holden urges parents to get first aid in schools on Mother's Day

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:22:00 +0000

TV star and celeb mum Amanda Holden urges parents to get first aid in schools on Mother's Day

British Red Cross helps Staffordshire woman regain independence after operation

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:31:00 +0000

A shop manager from Stoke-on-Trent has thanked the British Red Cross for providing her with vital mobility equipment which helped her regain her independence after an operation.

Mother and daughter thank British Red Cross for support after hospital visit

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:05:00 +0000

A retired school canteen worker from Poole and her grateful daughter have thanked the British Red Cross for giving them both peace of mind after a hospital visit.

Red Cross supports hunger-hit Zimbabwe

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:22:00 +0000

The British Red Cross has given more than £80,000 from its Disaster Fund to support the Zimbabwe Red Cross.

Majority of humanitarian needs in Syria not being met

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:58:00 +0000

The rapidly deteriorating situation in Syria means humanitarian needs are not being met.

Majority of humanitarian needs in Syria not being met, says British Red Cross

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:40:00 +0000

Majority of humanitarian needs in Syria not being met, says British Red Cross

New Red Cross course to improve first aid response at youth sports matches

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:19:00 +0000

The British Red Cross in Wiltshire has launched a new first aid course aimed at parents of young sporting enthusiasts.

Cholera threatens displaced Burundian refugees

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:13:00 +0000

Burundian refugees are facing serious health risks as they return from Tanzania.

Be part of the big event with Red Cross

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:49:30 +0000

Over 90 percent of students would like to learn first aid in school, says British Red Cross survey

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:46:00 +0000

Somali photo exhibition celebrates 150 years of humanitarian action

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:14:00 +0000

An exhibition of photographs from Somalia celebrates 150 years of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Team rush to help victims of Mozambique floods

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:14:00 +0000

British Red Cross experts are heading to Mozambique to help victims of flooding that has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.

British Red Cross volunteers offer support at the scene of Horns Cross thatch fire

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:51:00 +0000

Volunteers from the British Red Cross fire and emergency support service (FESS) are currently supporting a couple whose thatched cottage caught fire in the early hours of this morning.

Village Wardens scheme helps older people remain independent and saves local authority up to £250,000 a year

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:33:00 +0000

A Herefordshire pensioner has thanked the British Red Cross Village Wardens scheme for helping her remain independent in her own home.

Red Cross aids families affected by violence in Myanmar

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:11:00 +0000

In Myanmar, the Red Cross is helping thousands of displaced people who’ve fled fighting.

Red Cross improves maternal health care in Myanmar

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:11:00 +0000

A new Red Cross programme in Myanmar is improving health services for mothers and children in remote communities.

Red Cross restores contact between families affected by fighting in Mali

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:35:00 +0000

The Red Cross is making efforts to restore contact between families that have been displaced.

British Red Cross sends aid team to join Mozambique floods relief effort

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:36:00 +0000

The British Red Cross are sending out an emergency response team with urgently needed sanitation equipment for people affected by recent floods in Mozambique.

Red Cross restores contact between families in Mali

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:36:00 +0000

As fighting escalates in Mali, the Red Cross is making efforts to restore contact between families that have been displaced by the conflict.

The British Red Cross restores contact between families as thousands are affected by fighting in Mali

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:36:00 +0000

As fighting escalates in Mali, the Red Cross is making efforts to restore contact between families that have been displaced by the conflict.

Humanitarian charity asks for annual preparedness week

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:52:43 +0000

The British Red Cross will today launch a campaign which aims to help Northern Ireland communities cope better in times of crisis.

Award for Khalil Dale is testament to the lives he changed

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:11:00 +0000

Khalil Dale, a British Red Cross aid worker who was abducted and killed in Pakistan last year, has won a humanitarian award.

Red Cross launches vital new service on Lewis and Harris

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:56:00 +0000

The British Red Cross is launching an important new care in the home service on Lewis and Harris. It will help older people, who live alone and don’t have family nearby, to regain their independence and confidence after an injury or a stay in hospital. The scheme will also help cut down on unnecessary hospital admissions and allow people to return sooner to the comfort of their own home.

British Red Cross team supports Britons caught up in Algeria hostage crisis

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:44:00 +0000

A British Red Cross psychosocial support team has travelled to North Africa to help Britons involved in the Algerian hostage crisis.

Just a little help can make a big difference

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:42:00 +0000

The British Red Cross is offering people in the Falkirk area the chance to be part of an exciting and valuable new service.

British Red Cross team supports Britons caught up in Algeria hostage crisis

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:09:00 +0000

A British Red Cross psychosocial support team has travelled to North Africa to help Britons involved in the Algerian hostage crisis.

Haiti earthquake third anniversary

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:09:00 +0000

Three years on from Haiti’s devastating earthquake, the British Red Cross has been helping to rebuild the neighbourhood of Delmas 19, Port au Prince, in a community-led project

British Red Cross team supports Britons caught up in Algeria hostage crisis

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:09:00 +0000

A British Red Cross psychosocial support team has travelled to North Africa to help Britons involved in the Algerian hostage crisis.

Haiti earthquake third anniversary: British Red Cross community-led project rebuilds neighbourhood from the rubble

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:09:00 +0000

Three years on from Haiti’s devastating earthquake, the British Red Cross has been helping to rebuild the neighbourhood of Delmas 19, Port au Prince, in a community-led project

Red Cross gives £285,000 to help Philippines after Typhoon Bopha

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:07:00 +0000

The British Red Cross has released £285,000 from its Disaster Fund to help the Philippines recover.

Volunteers learn new skills to face toxic test

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:22:24 +0000

Red Cross volunteers are ready to give vital help at the site of chemical spills and radiation leaks thanks to a ground-breaking new partnership.

British Red Cross first aider delivers his own baby after wife's super-quick labour

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:43:00 +0000

British Red Cross team leader, Sam Snelling, was glad of his first aid training when he was called upon to deliver his own son in a dramatic unplanned home birth.

Better access to water at South Sudan refugee camp

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:43:00 +0000

A Red Cross programme at a refugee camp in South Sudan has increased residents’ access to safe drinking water.

Khalil Dale nominated for Robert Burns award

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:43:00 +0000

Khalil Dale, the Red Cross worker killed in Pakistan last year, has been nominated for the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award.

Motorbike first aiders hit the road