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Together, we are the world’s emergency responders

The British Red Cross is here for humanity in the hardest moments. Whether people’s lives have been turned upside down by conflict, destroyed by earthquakes or disrupted by flooding, we're here to help them through it. It takes all the strength of our humanitarian movement in the UK and 190 other countries – and we can’t do it without you.

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Italian Red Cross worker hugs Ukraine woman.

24,000 people impacted by emergencies in the UK were given practical and emotional support in 2023.

22 million people in Ukraine were provided with essentials like blankets, hygiene items, food and water.

1.6 million emergency aid items distributed in Gaza, including food parcels, hygiene kits, blankets, mattresses and tents.

Everyone deserves to get the help they need in an emergency

Learn what your support makes possible.

UK storms: "We're there for the human aspect"

The emotional toll of a storm cannot be underestimated. But the British Red Cross offers hope, warmth and practical support in a storm.

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Pensioner Valentyna lies in bed in Ukraine after a stroke.

Ukraine crisis: surviving one of the coldest conflicts on earth

British Red Cross funded programmes have made a life-saving difference to vulnerable people in Ukraine.

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A Palestine Red Crescent volunteer delivers aid to children in Gaza

How is aid getting into Gaza?

With more than 1.5 million people in Gaza at risk of famine, safe and unimpeded aid access is desperately needed. But how will it get delivered?

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Iryna stands outside of modular home in UKraine.

Iryna lost her family home due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. She now lives with her children in a purpose-built settlement created by the Ukrainian Red Cross Society.

There is hope. Thank you for providing housing in which we can now live – although temporary, it’s already home. The children are happy. And when children are happy, parents are happy.

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