Afghanistan in crisis: how you can help
The British Red Cross has launched an appeal for the people of Afghanistan, as millions face severe food shortages and hunger
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Haiti earthquake: the situation today
By British Red Cross
Following the massive earthquake that struck Haiti on 14th August 2021, the British Red Cross has launched the Haiti Earthquake Appeal in support of the Haitian Red Cross
"We want to give them the best welcome possible"
By British Red Cross
Hear from some of our staff and volunteers who have been at airports around the country, welcoming Afghan families, many with young children, to the UK
We are VOICES: choose your journey in this interactive episode of the podcast
By British Red Cross
Episode 5 of We are VOICES takes listeners through some of the many challenges faced by refugees navigating life in a new country
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“The priority must be helping people in Afghanistan to reach safety”
Our chief executive Mike Adamson on the Government's resettlement scheme announcement
How one family was reunited in the middle of a global pandemic
Faridun's family's search for safety kept them apart for four years
"COP26 must support communities already dealing with climate change"
The British Red Cross's policy and advocacy manager for COP26 looks ahead to this year's conference
Coronavirus in India: the epicentre of the pandemic
More than 200,000 people have now died from Covid in India and the situation is worsening. Find out what's happening.
Coronavirus around the world: the new epicentre
South Asia is now at the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is how you can help
The climate crisis: why the world must act now
A new Red Cross report warns that we face increased weather-related disasters unless we act urgently
Help if you're feeling lonely
Let's talk about loneliness: part one
Loren, our young volunteer, answers other young people's questions about loneliness.
Let's talk about loneliness: part two
Part two of Loren's answers to young people's questions around loneliness.
How to listen with kindness
Tips from our coronavirus support line staff and volunteers
Mike Adamson awarded CBE
By British Red Cross
British Red Cross chief executive Mike Adams awarded CBE in Queen's Birthday Honours, with two others awarded BEMS.
Refugee voices
Six myth-busting facts about refugees
How good is your knowledge of the reality for asylum seekers?
The women-led programme supporting trafficked women and girls on their road to recovery
A safe house in Eastern Sudan is helping women process their trauma and move forward with their lives. This is Edana's story
Isolated but not alone: how technology is helping young refugees combat loneliness
Our refugee support programmes moved online to help keep young people connected
Coronavirus: everything we're doing to support our NHS
By British Red Cross
We have been supporting NHS healthcare workers wherever possible, while adapting many of our services. We're helping people in over 100 hospitals be discharged safely, and over 70,000 people have shared their kindness to become community reserve volunteers
Your kindness is powerful
Even if you can't be there right now, you have the power to help someone in need.
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