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Whether in the UK or overseas, we respond to hundreds of disasters every year. From floods to earthquakes, we're among the first to arrive, and we stay long after the crisis is over.
When big disasters strike, we need donations from the public to fund our work. Find out how you can help us support survivors.
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We respond to hundreds of emergencies in the UK every year. Read about how we help.
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Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are usually the first to respond to disasters around the world. Find out why.
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We are working in several countries to help communities recover from devastating disasters.
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Our trained volunteers have a special role to play in supporting the emergency services.
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Read about the disasters we've raised money for in the past, and find out how we've made a difference to millions of people, thanks to the public's support.
This fund provides financial assistance to Britons who have been seriously injured or bereaved by terrorism abroad. Find out who's eligible and what the fund provides.
A little bit of knowledge can go a long way. Learn what to do in a flood, fire, terrorist incident or other unexpected emergency.
Help the Red Cross prepare for disasters. Your donation will be used in the UK or overseas.
©InfoHow do individuals, communities and organisations become resilient? Our conference explores the practicalities.
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People are in need of shelter, healthcare and food following violent clashes in the Central African Republic.
One of the largest emergency exercises in the UK begins on tomorrow (May 21) – and Red Cross volunteers and staff in Lincolnshire will be playing their part.
As Mahasen moved towards Bangladesh and Myanmar earlier this week, the Red Cross helped the countries prepare.
