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Finding missing family members

When families are separated by conflict, disaster or migration, we work through a global network to put them back in touch - wherever they are.

Finding missing family in Mali

Safiutou Diallo recieves food from the Malian Red Cross in Fegui village

If you have lost touch with relatives as a result of the Mali conflict, we may be able to help you contact them.

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About our international tracing and message services

Women embracing after being reunited

Read more about how our tracing services work and the kinds of cases we can help with, as well as our message service, which provides a way for families affected by war or disaster to keep in contact and share news.

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How we will work on your case

Two volunteers deliver a Red Cross message

If you want us to trace a family member, you can read about how we work in more detail.

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International Day of the Disappeared

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Find out how we're marking International Day of the Disappeared (30 August).

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If we can't help, we can point you to other organisations, in the UK and overseas, that may be able to.

For more than 100 years, the Red Cross has helped people find those they have lost because of conflict or disaster. Read their stories.

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Amuun’s story

Amuun Mohamoud and her children

After fleeing Kenya, Amuun lost contact with her mother and thought she’d died – until we put them back in touch.

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