Africa hunger crisis: 100 million people are now struggling to eat
Soaring food prices, conflict and climate change, are plunging parts of Africa into a severe and enduring food crisis. The British Red Cross has launched an appeal to help avert catastrophe.
Africa food crisis
Ukraine crisis: the Red Cross response across Europe
By British Red Cross
How the Red Cross is helping people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, both inside the country and in bordering nations.
Afghanistan in crisis: how you can help
By British Red Cross
After experiencing a winter in 2021 where 8 million people faced famine, in June 2022 Afghanistan was struck by a devastating earthquake. 1,000 people are known to have been killed and thousands have been injured and left homeless. Find out how you can donate and support those affected by the disaster.
Feeling the heat? First aid tips for hot summer days
First aid for heatstroke
Hotter summers mean heatwaves and an increased risk of heatstroke. Here's what to look out for.
Beat the hot weather: top tips for staying cool
How to cope with heat: Learn how to keep cool in a heatwave with our top tips for cooling yourself down in hot weather.
Staying safe around water
While most open water swims are safe and fun, here are five things to know about drowning, so you can help someone if they get into difficulty.
Every refugee matters
Every refugee matters: how to teach young people about migration
Teaching young people to empathise with refugees can build a better world. Here’s how to start
“Some people have an income, but many do not. We are supporting some of the most vulnerable.”
How the Polish Red Cross is supporting Ukrainian people like Olena, Jana and Anna with cash assistance
“Nothing is as painful as being separated from your family”
How one father of three was reunited with his family after three long years apart
Feeling anxious or lonely? Read on...
Dr Radha Modgil’s 5 top tips for easing stress and anxiety
Some simple, practical steps to take
Let's talk about loneliness: part one
Loren, our young volunteer, answers other young people's questions about loneliness.
Let's talk about loneliness: part two
Part two of Loren's answers to young people's questions around loneliness.
The impact of climate change
“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
"Climate change is not a future problem - it's here and now"
The IPCC states that climate change is already contributing to humanitarian crises
“It empowers people in the long-term”
Red Cross volunteer Musa on leading a team that teaches farmers how to grow food in a region where rain is scarce
Coronavirus: everything we're doing to support our NHS
By British Red Cross
We have been supporting NHS healthcare workers wherever possible, while adapting many of our services. We're helping people in over 100 hospitals be discharged safely, and over 70,000 people have shared their kindness to become community reserve volunteers
Your kindness is powerful
Even if you can't be there right now, you have the power to help someone in need.
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