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20 Nov 2009
There may be young volunteers in the UK who are even busier and more dedicated than Humanitarian Citizen Award winner Adam Sibley – but we’ve yet to find them.
14 Nov 2009
The winners of this year’s British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards have been called to order at an exclusive award ceremony at the Houses of Parliament in London.
24 Nov 2009
Derby County football fans can support the British Red Cross as well as their favourite team by buying a ticket to the home game against West Bromwich Albion on 5 December.
25 Nov 2009
When Elizabeth Casson's home in Cockermouth was flooded, she was understandably anxious. Thanks to a Red Cross volunteer who took the time to talk things through, Elizabeth is coping much better.
03 Nov 2009
Volunteers worked round the clock to help evacuate vulnerable residents after heavy rain and burst riverbanks caused chaos in north east Scotland, flooding dozens of homes.
04 Nov 2009
A young parent who reluctantly attended a first aid course as part of the Sure Start programme was transformed suddenly into a convert – after his new skills saved his child’s life.
Over 600 revellers danced the night away at Red Cross balls in Liverpool and Manchester.
Red Cross charity shops across the UK are trying to raise £100,000 every day until 5 December.
27 Nov 2009
Forget Ikea and Harrods – it’s the Red Cross that shoppers are queuing up outside of at the moment, eager to get their hands on Christmas bargains during our £100k-a-day fortnight.
30 Nov 2009
A Shropshire teacher had high hopes when she took on the Life. Live it. first aid education programme – but its positive effect on both students and teachers has surpassed even her expectations.
06 Nov 2009
East Africa has always been a drought-prone region, but 25 years on from the famine in Ethiopia, which made the world sit up and take notice, the situation is deteriorating.
The Red Cross is helping kick-start local agriculture and boost small business in Pakistan, where families affected by the recent crisis are facing economic hardship.
17 Nov 2009
Lancaster and Morecambe volunteer Barbara Alexander was honoured with the prestigious Badge of Honour Award for Distinguished Service.
26 Nov 2009
Red Cross volunteers worked in rest centres and handed out emergency items after a serious fire in Peckham led to over 300 people being evacuated.
On World Aids Day 2009, dedicated philanthropist Annie Lennox will be honoured as a Freeman of the City of London after being nominated by the British Red Cross.
In a survey predicting an increase in humanitarian needs in coming years, world policy makers emphasize the importance of better linking relief and development.
Following heavy rains that brought devastating flooding to Cockermouth, Red Cross swift water rescue teams have been helping in the operation to evacuate more than 200 people.
23 Nov 2009
After helping rescue more than 200 people during the devastating flooding in Cockermouth, the Red Cross’ swift water rescue team has been stood down – but is ready to deploy again if necessary.
As residents in Cockermouth start the long process of recovery following the recent devastating floods, the Red Cross is providing help at two flood support centres in Cumbria.
13 Nov 2009
British Red Cross volunteers are helping over 50 people evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out in a flat in Basildon, Essex at 3am this morning.
18 Nov 2009
Red Cross volunteers responded after over 100 people were left with no power or water in their 18-storey tower block for over 24 hours.
Volunteers are organising events in schools and universities across the UK this week to mark World AIDS Day on Tuesday 1 December.
05 Nov 2009
It was a senior management team meeting with a difference at British Red Cross headquarters on 6 November – as board members were temporarily ousted to make way for a younger generation of decision-makers.
Four young people from Selby were runners up for a Red Cross award, given at a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament in November.
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