The British Red Cross in Southern Africa

Across southern Africa, the British Red Cross provides support and assistance to vulnerable communities affected by HIV and lack of access to clean water, sanitation and food.

The countries of the region are varyingly affected by the inability to access food. In 2002/3 and 2005/6 the British Red Cross supported people suffering from food emergencies by launching the Southern Africa Food Crisis Appeal.

The region consistently experiences some of the highest rates of HIV in the world. We continue to work with communities and families to provide care and support to those affected by HIV and strengthen longer term access to food.

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