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We help vulnerable communities, many recovering from conflict or disaster, tackle health issues like HIV, TB and water and sanitation.
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The British Red Cross provides valuable short-term support to vulnerable people in the UK, including lending medical equipment and care at home.
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Many elderly, socially isolated or otherwise vulnerable people around the world need our support to change their lives for the better.
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Tess Rees was so impressed by the Red Cross’ support following her beloved husband’s death that, aged 82, she signed up as a volunteer.
When Ellis Sheldon’s wife Wendy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the couple struggled to cope in their country home – until the Red Cross helped.
Aida, 22, is a peer educator in Kyrgyzstan and helps correct misunderstandings and fight stigma about HIV among young people.
Daria, 16, educates young people in Kyrgyzstan about HIV to help change their attitudes to people living with the condition.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement continues to help people as the situation in Syria deteriorates.
Your donations have helped the Red Cross provide relief to hundreds of thousands of malnourished people.
Hardeep Singh Kohli and the Red Cross are setting up a special market stall to show the impact of high food prices on poorer countries.
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