On 28 March 2025, central Myanmar was rocked by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.7 magnitude aftershock. It caused widespread devastation: 3,600 deaths. 5,561 injured. 120,000+ ...

Our help for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. The British Red Cross is the UK’s largest independent provider of services for refugees, asylum seekers, vulnerable migrants and ...

Coverage in mainstream news media and social media of world conflict and refugee emergencies mean children and young people are increasingly being exposed to news events and are turning to parents and ...

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 ...

Freezing temperatures and cold weather conditions can have a negative impact on our health. People with respiratory problems such as asthma, or heart conditions are at particular risk during the ...

What is happening in Lebanon? Following the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, the Lebanese Red Cross have been responding in Beirut since 2am local time with ambulances deployed and response ...

You’ve probably heard about Magen David Adom and the Palestine Red Crescent in the news. If you’ve wondered how they relate to the Red Cross, here’s an explainer. Since the devastating armed conflict ...

From the UK to the Middle East and Ukraine, people need us right now. With your support we can provide vital help where it's needed most.

A toolkit to teach 10-16-year-olds about preparing for and coping with extreme weather events, including climate change teaching resources and weather learning activities on flood risk, heatwaves, and ...

Real stories from British Red Cross volunteers supporting our vital work around the UK. From emergency response to retail and fundraising, volunteers are an essential part of the work we do to help ...

Seventeen-year-old Laurentiu joined the British Red Cross two years ago. He’s passionate about inspiring other young people to take action in their communities to create a kinder, more inclusive ...