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South Africa Florence smiles as she lies in bed

Florence’s story: supporting my orphaned grandchildren

After losing all her children, Florence, 75, now cares for all six grandchildren and the Red Cross provides them with vital support.

Londaka outside the Red Cross kids club

Londaka’s story: memories of my mother

Londaka is one of 1.4 million children orphaned by HIV-related illness in South Africa. Pink is her favourite colour, like it was her mother’s.

Two women sitting on sofa hug

Mertie’s story: being positive

Mertie, 44, is a volunteer in South Africa, supporting people with HIV – she knows what they’re going through, as she’s HIV positive herself.

Red Cross volunteer Nancy standing under banner

Nancy's story: dealing with the stigma of HIV

Nancy is a hugely compassionate Red Cross volunteer who has made a massive difference to people living with HIV in her community.

Skhumbuzo Ndlovu, a home-based care volunteer with the South African Red Cross

Skhumbuzo's story: coming to terms with HIV

When South African Skhumbozo was diagnosed HIV positive, people didn’t want to know him. But we helped him start living his life again.

Young children eating in a South Africa Red Cross school

Annie Lennox lends her voice to World AIDS Day

29 Nov 2010

Annie Lennox has joined forces with the British Red Cross for World AIDS Day to highlight the lives of people affected by HIV in South Africa.

Nick Young

Chief executive's message: why get involved

Our chief executive explains why this project is so unique, the impact it's having and how one donor has pledged to match our members' donations.

A Red Cross volunteer teaching chicken farming.

How we are making a difference

We are improving the lives of over half a million people living with HIV or AIDS. Find out how and what are plans are for the future.

Black and white photo of man standing in front of Princess Christian hospital train

The second Boer war

On 11 October 1899, the bloody second Boer war began. Find out how the Red Cross helped the wounded by providing hospital trains, ships and relief supplies.

First aid hero on South African holiday

Chris’s story: I saved my tour guide’s life

During a South African holiday, Chris – who had just completed a first aid course –ended up saving her tour guide’s life.

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