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23/12/2024

Red Cross responds to the largest dengue outbreak in Central America with education and prevention

23/12/2024 | Article

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23/12/2024

IFRC pledges support for five million people in Syria as they return to destroyed homes and neighbourhoods

23/12/2024 | Press release

Press release

20/12/2024

Vanuatu earthquake: A nation in crisis highlights urgent need for community-based preparedness

20/12/2024 | Press release

Press release

19/12/2024

Red Cross Amazon Alliance aims to safeguard lives and strengthen community resilience

19/12/2024 | Press release

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Latest emergencies

At a Syrian border crossing, volunteers from Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) provide essential consultations and information to returning Syrians.

Syria: Complex Emergency

The humanitarian crisis in Syria has sharply worsened following intensified hostilities since late November 2024, leading to mass displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and severe shortages in basic services. Donations to this urgent emergency appeal will help the Syrian Arab Red Crescent provide life-saving assistance, including food, shelter, health and protection services to 5 million people across Syria.

20/12/2024

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Syria - Complex Emergency (MDRSY014)

20/12/2024 | PDF | Emergency Appeal

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100,000,000

CHF Needed to help most vulnerable

1,000,000

CHF currently funded

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Volunteer from Mauritanian Red Crescent visits family displaced by insecurity in Mali.

Mauritania: Population Movement

The internal conflict in Mali intensified throughout 2024, increasing displacement of civilians to Mauritania. As of 30 September this year, 262,000 refugees crossed the border to Mauritania, and approximately 12,400 Mauritanian civilians returned from Mali. Services in camps are already limited due to overcrowding and lack of humanitarian services, and those living outside camps have extremely limited access to basic services, such as shelter, water, sanitation, food, healthcare, protection and education. Your donation will help the IFRC make a meaningful difference for the 61,760 people supported by the Mauritanian Red Crescent in this response.

06/11/2024

PDF | Emergency Appeal

Mauritania - Pop. Movement (MDRMR017)

06/11/2024 | PDF | Emergency Appeal

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2,500,000

CHF Needed to help most vulnerable

79,575

CHF currently funded

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Mali Red Cross provides relief supplies to people impacted by flooding and insecurity.

Mali: Complex Emergency

Mali faces a severe humanitarian crisis as unprecedented flooding and ongoing armed conflict displace thousands, destroy homes, and devastate the agricultural economy. As the country grapples with this complex emergency, millions are left without basic necessities such as food and safe drinking water. Your donation helps us in making a meaningful difference for the 200,000 people supported by the Mali Red Cross in this response.

12/11/2024

PDF | Emergency Appeal

Mali - Complex Emergency (MDRML020)

12/11/2024 | PDF | Emergency Appeal

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4,000,000

CHF Needed to help most vulnerable

68,300

CHF currently funded

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Lebanese Red Cross volunteers prepare humanitarian aid in the city of Aley. They store food parcels, mattresses and others goods in local warehouses so they can be distributed to displaced people.

Lebanon: Complex Emergency

Lebanon’s southern border has been the scene of continued conflict since 8 October 2023, with a massive increase in airstrikes and attacks, leading to over 2,710 deaths and 12,592 injuries as of 28 October 2024. Through this emergency appeal, the IFRC and its membership aim to address the urgent needs of 600,000 people by providing interventions involving healthcare, food security and shelter, as well as support with water, sanitation and hygiene. This appeal will also help scale up the search and rescue capacity of the Lebanese Red Cross.

11/11/2024

PDF | Emergency Appeal

MDRLB017EA.pdf

11/11/2024 | PDF | Emergency Appeal

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80,000,000

CHF Needed to help most vulnerable

466,033

CHF currently funded

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People gather to receive aid packages from the IFRC and Philippines Red Cross after Cyclone Kristine

Philippines: Typhoons and Floods

The Philippines has been impacted by six tropical typhoons in less than a month – an unprecedented pattern of extreme weather, that has devastated communities, leaving them no time to recover. The destruction of homes, schools, and livelihoods has left vulnerable communities in urgent need of basic necessities like food, water, and shelter, and the cyclone season is not yet over. This emergency appeal will help make a meaningful diﬀerence for 97,250 people supported by the Philippine Red Cross in this response.

15/11/2024

PDF | Emergency Appeal Revision

Philippines - Cyclone Tropical Storm Kristine (MDRPH056)

15/11/2024 | PDF | Emergency Appeal Revision

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5,800,000

CHF Needed to help most vulnerable

2,091,083

CHF currently funded

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