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Recovering from disasters

We don't just provide relief. We stay long after a disaster happens to help communities recover. Here's information about some of the disasters we've raised money for, and how we're giving long-term support to survivors.

Haiti earthquake 2010

A devastating earthquake struck Haiti on 12 January 2010, killing thousands and affecting 1.5 million people. Find out how we're helping.

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Small boy sits on wet furniture in a flooded courtyard in Pakistan

Pakistan floods 2010

Pakistan's worst floods for 80 years devastated huge parts of the country. Find out how we're helping people recover.

Children washing their hands after an earthquake in China

China earthquake 2008

We've helped tens of thousands of people affected by China's worst earthquake since 1976, which destroyed hospitals, schools and homes.

A Red Cross volunteer teaches first aid in Bangladesh after Cyclone Sidr

What is recovery?

Our recovery work helps vulnerable people rebuild their lives after a disaster in a way which improves their ability to cope with future emergencies.

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Disaster Fund

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Disaster recovery news

The British Red Cross has released £285,000 from its Disaster Fund to help the Philippines recover.

We are helping reduce the impact of disasters in Uganda where environmental degradation is causing more frequent crises.