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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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Ivory Coast refugees flee with their belongings

Ivory Coast Crisis Appeal 2011

Find out how we're helping people affected by 2011's conflict in the Ivory Coast.

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.

Bangladeshi woman under umbrella

Bangladesh cyclone 2009

Cyclone Aila wrecked devastation across coastal communities in Bangladesh affecting 3.9 million people. Many lost homes and livelihoods.

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

Help the Red Cross prepare for disasters. Your donation will be used in the UK or overseas.

Disaster recovery news

The Red Cross is helping refugees from the Ivory Coast conflict with a new livelihoods programme.

View from a headland overlooking Onagawa seafront. While most rubble has been cleared, reconstruction has not yet begun.

11 Mar 2012
Japan, one year on

A year after Japan was devastated by an earthquake and tsunami, the Red Cross is still helping survivors.