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+ ...

In October 2025, a ceasefire agreement came into effect, bringing hope to millions who have faced relentless suffering in Gaza. Since 2023, the Palestine Red Crescent Society has had 1,400 responders ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Trained Afghan Red Crescent volunteers undertook search and rescue missions following a devastating earthquake late on 31 August 2025. The 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Jalalabad, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Write your will for free with the Red Cross. Get started by requesting your free will writing pack, which includes practical advice and next steps. Get your free will writing pack With our help, ...

Immediately, reverse changes to the move-on process to prevent thousands of people from spiralling into destitution Extend the move-on period to 56 days to allow more time for newly-recognised ...

On 6 February 2023, a series of earthquakes killed over 55,000 people in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria, in the worst earthquakes the region has seen in 20 years. Emotional scars run deep – many people ...

The British Red Cross has launched an emergency fundraising appeal in response to two devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Reports are emerging that more than a thousand people have died, with ...