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
Poplar fire: how our volunteers responded to the blaze
By British Red Cross
Team leader Ase, who has been with the British Red Cross for 10 years, explains how we responded to the fire back in May
Helping with coronavirus overseas
Conflict and coronavirus in Syria: what can be done?
Find out more about one of the world’s biggest humanitarian crises
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
"Global humanity is more important than ever"
Coronavirus: the Red Cross Movement launches its largest ever global humanitarian appeal
What is happening in Cox's Bazar?
People living in the world's largest refugee settlement face the threat of coronavirus
Covid-19 reaches refugee camps: why we must act now
The pandemic could take an even bigger toll on conflict-affected countries
The crisis in Syria: 10 years on
A decade on, the situation in Syria is worse than ever
“We are very often there - if not in the foreground then in the background”
By Dr Sarah Davidson
Our head of psychosocial and mental health, Dr Sarah Davidson, explains our new psychosocial reserve volunteer initiative, run in partnership with the British Psychological Society
Helping with coronavirus in the UK
"There is no 'business as usual' - only adapting and responding to the crisis"
How our teams are working through coronavirus
Self-isolation won’t stop our service teams keeping people safe
How staff and volunteers from our Independent living services are continuing to support the NHS with patient aftercare
One nurse and Red Cross volunteer on caring for others through coronavirus
Long-standing Red Cross volunteer Laszlo shares his story
"Kindness will keep us together"
By Mike Adamson
Our CEO Mike Adamson explains why we cannot leave anyone behind during the coronavirus pandemic, especially those most vulnerable. Staff, volunteers and communities - we are all in this together