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Red Crescent volunteer Joydev Dutt alerts hundreds of neighbours about Cyclone Mahasen through 11 hours of bike trips in the torrential rain.

Cyclone Mahasen downgraded as it heads inland

17 May 2013

As Mahasen moved across the Indian Ocean threatening Bangladesh and Myanmar earlier this week, the Red Cross helped the countries prepare.

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Florence Nightingale Medal for Khalil Dale

13 May 2013

A British Red Cross worker abducted and killed in Pakistan in 2012 has been awarded the Florence Nightingale medal.

Aid in Jamaica after Hurricane Sandy

Six months on: Red Cross continues to help people after Hurricane Sandy

13 May 2013

The British Red Cross has now closed its appeal, but the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement continues to help people in the region recover.

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Help for thousands after China earthquake

22 Apr 2013

The Red Cross Society of China has delivered thousands of blankets, tents and first aid kits to survivors of an earthquake in the south of the country.

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Seven people given shelter by Red Cross after fleeing house fire

19 Apr 2013

Volunteers have raced to help seven people after their escape from a devastating house fire.

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Red Cross joins billion-dollar fundraising initiative

The British Red Cross has become a founding member of Jaro, an online global charity initiative.

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Text messages send hope and save lives in Sierra Leone

15 Apr 2013

British Red Cross uses a new location-based text message system to save lives and prevent the spread of cholera in Sierra Leone.

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Politicians and public back Pupil Citizen Lifesaver campaign

08 Apr 2013

More than 100 MPs, and thousands more people across the UK, are backing a British Red Cross campaign to put first aid and humanitarian education on England’s new national curriculum.

Debrillator phone box launch in Northern Ireland

Dial 999 for defibrillator

02 Apr 2013

Forget simply making a call – one phone box in Northern Ireland has been fitted with a life-saving defibrillator that could save people’s lives in emergencies.

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Volunteers continue to help during snow chaos

25 Mar 2013

As thousands of homes struggle without power and roads remain cut off, we are working round the clock to help those most in need.

Thank a young hero with a Humanitarian Citizen Award

25 Mar 2013

Nominations for the 2013 Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards opened on Saturday 23 March, giving everyone the chance to celebrate unsung young heroes.

Emergency response volunteers and a Land Rover in the snow

Red Cross helps more patients in areas hit by heavy snow

23 Mar 2013

With snow continuing to fall across the UK, Red Cross volunteers are using their 4x4 vehicles to help people affected by the severe weather.

Emergency response volunteers and a Land Rover in the snow

Volunteers continue to help during snow chaos

23 Mar 2013

With snow continuing to fall across the UK, Red Cross volunteers are using their 4x4 vehicles to help people affected by the severe weather.

Snow response in north Wales

Volunteers help nurses reach critically ill patients

22 Mar 2013

As heavy weather causes disruption across the UK, our volunteers are helping nurses reach critically ill patients and delivering vital medication through the snow.

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

More than four million people in Mali need help

21 Mar 2013

As the humanitarian situation in Mali reaches crisis point, the British Red Cross has given £200,000 from its Disaster Fund to help provide vital aid.

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

Text messages send hope and save lives in Sierra Leone

21 Mar 2013

As the humanitarian situation in Mali reaches crisis point, the British Red Cross has given £200,000 from its Disaster Fund to help provide vital aid.

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Volunteers brave snow to help stranded drivers

12 Mar 2013

Volunteers turned out in snowy conditions last night (11 March) to help 200 drivers stranded in their cars for the night.

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Amanda Holden backs urgent call for life-saving skills in the classroom

10 Mar 2013

TV star and mum of two Amanda Holden is backing a Red Cross campaign to put first aid and humanitarian education on the school curriculum.

Syrian migrant carries her belongings in Jordan

Number of Syrian refugees likely to be higher than one million

06 Mar 2013

The British Red Cross believes the true number of refugees who have fled Syria to be higher than the estimated one million being reported.

Agnes from Matshuzula village in Zimbabwe

Red Cross supports hunger-hit Zimbabwe

26 Feb 2013

The British Red Cross has given more than £80,000 from its Disaster Fund to support the Zimbabwe Red Cross.

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