World disasters and emergencies

A man stands on a weir full of water in Ethiopia

Breathing life back into the land: how a new weir signals hope in Ethiopia

Droughts have ravaged land in the Somali region of Ethiopia

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Ukrainian Red Cross staff and volunteers are providing food and other basic necessities to about about 8,000 people who are sheltering in a subway station in Kyiv.

“This is a big tragedy that fell on my relatives and the people of Ukraine"

Alexander, originally from Ukraine, left his country last year and moved to the UK. He has watched in horror as the events of recent weeks have unfolded.

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Photograph of Farzana Hossen which captures her side profile.

I’m a woman, I’m 65… and I scrap metal

Meet the Bangladeshi entrepreneur who’s a literal heavy lifter after a business grant

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Group of women pose in their karate uniform

The karate queens of Barishal

Learning the art of women’s empowerment one kick at a time

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Photograph of Josna

It starts with Josna, a force for change

She grew up poor - now she is a leader making her community stronger

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Lucky, left, and Beauty, right, are seen stood in front of a banana tree, one of the many plants grown in the Chibuwe Health Clinic garden

“I know my family will always have a home-grown, nutritious meal”

In a region hit by climate crisis, the Red Cross is supporting mothers and mothers-to-be to grow nutritious food in sustainable gardens

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Two hands hold a small picture of a young man who left his home in Africa and is now missing.

No trace of you: a growing humanitarian tragedy

Last year alone, more than 3,300 people disappeared seeking while safety in Europe. Behind each one, there’s a family in pain searching for news. Safe passage could help stop this pain.

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An update on our Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory Appeal

Thanks to all supporters who donated to our Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory Appeal.

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Volunteers pull a man in a raft through a flooded street in the UK.

Our commitment to climate change

People are feeling the impact of climate change now, and humanitarian needs are increasing day by day.

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Jana and Anna who have both received cash cards from the Red Cross.

“Some people have an income, but many do not. We are supporting some of the most vulnerable.”

How the Polish Red Cross is supporting Ukrainian people like Olena, Jana and Anna with cash assistance

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Syrian girl receiving PST treatment

Three months on from the Turkey-Syria earthquake, and mental health is a 'ticking time bomb'

As the long road to recovery begins, the emotional scars remain for millions in both Türkiye and Syria. A mental health crisis looms if we don't plan long-term.

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Magdalena is a paramedic volunteering at the health station at the Przemysl train station. Here she has just received notice that another train from Ukraine has arrived to the station. She will distribute toys to the children who arrive.

“We try to give people hope”: Red Cross volunteers supporting people fleeing Ukraine

Stories of kindness in a crisis, from a Red Cross centre in Ukraine to a train station in Poland

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