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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British Red Cross supports people affected by Storm Arwen
By British Red Cross
Our emergency response teams have been supporting thousands of people who've been left without power since Storm Arwen hit on Friday, 26 November.
Kindness has no borders
By British Red Cross
Covid-19 can impact anyone, anywhere, and many people now face a triple threat of Covid, hunger and climate change. The Red Cross helps people dealing with these issues around the corner and around the world.
Climate change: why the time is now
Our commitment to climate change
People are feeling the impact of climate change now, and humanitarian needs are increasing day by day.
Are extreme weather events becoming more frequent?
Ahead of COP26, the Met Office’s senior climate scientist Nikos Christidis explains the link between extreme weather events and climate change
"African voices must be heard at COP26"
Dr Asha Mohammed, Secretary General of the Kenyan Red Cross, on why communities on the frontline of climate change must be heard
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
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