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The Middle East crisis: latest updates

Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies are on high alert across the Middle East following the recent escalation of ...
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British Red Cross helps more than half a million people through its Disaster Fund

A new report shows that the British Red Cross’ Disaster Fund reached more than 500,000 people in crisis in the UK and around the world in 2025. 2025 placed huge demands on the humanitarian sector, ...
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Commission, partner and collaborate with British Red Cross health and care

Learn more about how we work and our impact by downloading our health prospectus or watching the video.
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Hurricane Melissa: Red Cross warns that needs remain immense one week on from the storm

The Red Cross is appealing for support to meet people’s urgent needs. One week on since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, causing widespread destruction to the island and across the Caribbean, the ...
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Humanitarian support in Türkiye (Turkey)

How the Red Cross is helping communities recover from the 2023 earthquake. Last updated 30 October 2025 In February 2023, powerful earthquakes struck southern Türkiye (Turkey), killing over 50,000 ...
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Hurricane Melissa: British Red Cross specialist volunteers to join Foreign Office team supporting UK nationals in Jamaica

A team of two British Red Cross Psychosocial Support Volunteers are travelling to Jamaica to support UK nationals impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The team will work alongside members of the Foreign, ...
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Hope Street

This year, the British Red Cross unveiled Hope Street, a two-day immersive installation at Battersea Power Station. Visitors explored five doors, each revealing a true story of resilience from ...
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Why does the Red Cross provide wheelchairs

Recovering from a short-term injury, operation or illness? Having trouble getting around? The Red Cross believes that everybody who needs a mobility aid, including a wheelchair, should be able to get ...
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Pakistan Floods 2025: Red Cross response as over 900 people are estimated to have died

Over the past few months, Pakistan has faced severe monsoon flooding. The rains have caused widespread damage and are expected to continue. The Pakistan Red Crescent has been working hard to respond ...
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British Red Cross statement on the UK-France migration deal

Responding to the announcement of a deal between the UK and France on migration, Alex Fraser, Director of Refugee Services for the British Red Cross, said: “Today’s announcement has the potential to ...
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British Red Cross statement on the Resilience Action Plan

“The government has set out a strong plan to improve the country’s preparedness, with recognition of the important role played by the voluntary sector and the need for a ‘whole of society’ approach so ...
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British Red Cross Emergency Vehicle Ready to Respond from New Base at Newport Fire Station

Move comes as the British Red Cross crisis response team celebrates their 20th anniversary on the Isle of Wight. The British Red Cross has joined forces with Newport Fire Station to provide a new base ...