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    We educate people in life-saving skills, enabling them to respond to emergencies.

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Richard’s story: ‘I helped car attack woman’

Richard Blewer and first aid colleagues

Richard Blewer was at work when a colleague phoned from round the corner to say an injured driver urgently needed a first aider.

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Volunteer for us

Male Red Cross volunteer standing in front of vehicle with Red Cross emblem markings

A little of your time can make a big difference to someone in need.

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Syria: volunteers work in memory of the 20 killed

Damaged Syrian Arab Red Crescent vehicle in Homs

Despite having lost 20 colleagues, Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteers remain dedicated to helping vulnerable Syrians.

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Find missing family

Find missing family logo, shows find missing family in various languages

How I became an international aid worker

Red Cross volunteer speaks to community members about cholera prevention

Sharon Reader tells us about her role as an international communications delegate and explains how she got her job.

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Disaster Fund

Help the Red Cross prepare for disasters. Your donation will be used in the UK or overseas.

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