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Woman standing by tarpaulin shelter Race to give shelter to Haiti’s homeless reaches halfway
(12 March 2010)
As the rains approach, aid agencies have distributed emergency shelter materials to more than 650,000 of the 1.3 million people left homeless by the Haiti quake.
Man sits on rubble in front of destroyed building Chile earthquake response steps up
(01 March 2010)
As the death toll from Saturday’s earthquake in Chile reaches more than 700, the international Red Cross response is taking shape.
Woman and dog in front of quake-damaged house Red Cross launches Chile Earthquake Appeal
(28 February 2010)
The British Red Cross has today launched an emergency appeal to support people affected by the massive earthquake in Chile on 27 February 2010.
Girl sits on rubble in front of collapsed house Quick response made to Chile earthquake
(27 February 2010)
The British Red Cross has released £50,000 from its Disaster Fund to help those affected by the massive earthquake in Chile this morning.
A boy in Haiti speaking on a phone Red Cross reunites children with families in Haiti
(26 February 2010)
Three young boys had an emotional reunion with their families a month after an earthquake hit Haiti, thanks to the Red Cross.
Madeira muddy street after floods Red Cross assists Britons affected by Madeira floods
(22 February 2010)
A British Red Cross psychosocial support team arrived in Madeira over the weekend to provide practical help and emotional support to Britons affected by the flash flooding.
Goats roam among market stalls Micro-loans combat poverty in Djibouti
(19 February 2010)
The British Red Cross has launched its first micro-loan programme anywhere in the world in Balbala, a slum on the outskirts of Djibouti Ville, the capital of Djibouti.
Man in Red Cross t-shirt holding a girl Haiti one month on: relief continues as the rains begin
(12 February 2010)
One month on from the devastating quake in Haiti which has affected millions, the British Red Cross races to bring relief to those in need as the rainy season begins.
Downcast boy in front of rubble Now is not the time to judge the Haiti response effort
(26 January 2010)
Two weeks on from the Haiti quake, journalists are reporting scenes of chaos and questions are naturally being asked about why the relief effort is taking so long.
Orphan in his aunt's arms Haiti: an orphan's story
(25 January 2010)
Sebastian is only five months old and is too young to understand that he doesn't have a mother since the earthquake struck Haiti almost two weeks ago.
New born baby in man's hands Haiti: babies born in Red Cross field hospital
(22 January 2010)
Two babies were born on 20 January at a Red Cross field hospital in Port-au-Prince.
A Red Cross worker examine's a girl's facial wounds British Red Cross hygiene team heads to Haiti
(21 January 2010)
The British Red Cross is sending an emergency hygiene team to Haiti, with urgently needed sanitation equipment for the hundreds of thousands of people.
A Red Cross first aider cradles an infant girl whose head is bandaged Relief supplies arrive to help Haiti earthquake survivors
(18 January 2010)
Over the weekend, relief supplies and personnel continued to arrive in Haiti and the surrounding area.
Latrine being built The Turks and Caicos Islands recover from devastating hurricanes
(15 January 2010)
In the Turks and Caicos Islands, hundreds of people affected by hurricanes in 2008 now have sanitation facilities thanks to a Red Cross recovery programme.
Woman in distress Haiti appeal: Red Cross raises £1 million in 36 hours
(14 January 2010)
An outpouring of public generosity for people devastated by the Haiti quake has helped the Red Cross raise £1 million in 36 hours of launching its appeal.
Man surrounded by rubble Red Cross launches Haiti Earthquake Appeal
(13 January 2010)
A devastating earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck Haiti on 13 January 2010, killing thousands and affecting many more.
Woman walking in flood water Africa floods affect thousands
(08 January 2010)
Tens of thousands of people affected by floods in Kenya and Tanzania are receiving emergency relief from the Red Cross.
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